Brendan Brisson (born October 22, 2001) is an American

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for the

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of the

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(AHL) as a prospect for the

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of the

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(NHL). He was drafted 29th overall by the

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in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Brendan is the son of NHL agent

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Early life

Brisson played youth hockey for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings and then played Prep hockey for

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. During his senior year 2018–19 season, he recorded 101 points in 55 games, leading the team in points and goals scored.

Playing career

Junior

During the 2018–19 season, he played six games for the

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of the

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(USHL). During the 2019–20 USHL season, Brisson recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 45 games for the

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, 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.

College

Brisson began his

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career for the

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during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I season. He recorded ten goals and 11 assists in 24 games for the Wolverines. 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. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.

Professional

On April 12, 2022, Brisson signed an amateur tryout contract with the Golden Knights AHL affiliate, the

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, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He recorded three goals and five assists in six AHL games for the Silver Knights. On April 30, Brisson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the

. After recording ten goals and 13 assists in 37 games with the Silver Knights, the Golden Knights recalled Brisson on January 14, 2024. He made his NHL debut the next day against the

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. On January 20, Brisson scored his first career goal against the

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, in what was ultimately the game-winning goal of a Vegas third-period comeback. On March 6, 2025, Brisson was traded by the Golden Knights to the

, alongside a third-round draft pick, in exchange for

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International play

Brisson represented the

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at the

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, where he recorded two goals in seven games and won a gold medal. On January 13, 2022, Brisson was named to

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's roster to represent the United States at the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

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