Brendan Brisson (born October 22, 2001) is an American ice hockey center for the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 29th overall by the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Brendan is the son of NHL agent Pat Brisson.
Brendan Brisson | |||
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Born |
(2001-10-22) October 22, 2001 (age 20) Manhattan Beach, California, U.S. | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shot | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Vegas Golden Knights Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) | ||
National team |
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NHL Draft |
29th overall, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | ||
Playing career | 2022–present |
Brisson played youth hockey for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, and then played Prep hockey for Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota. During the 2018–19 season in his senior year, he recorded 101 points in 55 games leading the team in points and goals scored.[2]
During the 2018–19 season, he played six games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL).[3] During the 2019–20 USHL season, Brisson recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 45 games for the Chicago Steel, ranking second in the league in scoring with 59 points. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the first team All-USHL and USHL All-Rookie Team and named USHL Rookie of the Year.[4]
Brisson began his collegiate career for the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I season. He recorded ten goals and 11 assists in 24 games for the Wolverines.[5] During the 2021–22 season in his sophomore season, he ranked third on the team in scoring with 35 points on 18 goals and 17 assists, averaging 1.03 points per game. He ranked second in the nation in game-winning goals with six and scored the first goal in a game seven times during the season.[6] Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.[7]
On April 12, 2022, Brisson signed an amateur tryout contract with the Golden Knights' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He recorded three goals and five assists in six AHL games for the Silver Knights.[8][9] On April 30, Brisson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.[10]
Medal record | ||
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Ice hockey | ||
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World Junior Championship | ||
![]() | 2021 Canada |
Brisson represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals in seven games and won a gold medal.[11] On January 13, 2022, Brisson was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[12]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2018–19 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 45 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | University of Michigan | B1G | 24 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | University of Michigan | B1G | 38 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | Henderson Silver Knights | AHL | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
AHL totals | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2021 | United States | WJC | ![]() |
7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2022 | United States | OG | 5th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
Senior totals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Award | Year | |
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College | ||
All-Big Ten Second Team | 2022 | [7] |
Big Ten All-Tournament Team | 2022 | [13] |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Vegas Golden Knights first round draft pick 2020 |
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