Brendan Brisson

Brendan Brisson (born October 22, 2001) is an American ice hockey center currently playing for the University of Michigan in the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He was drafted 29th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Brendan is the son of NHL agent Pat Brisson.

Early life
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.

Junior
During the 2018–19 season, he played six games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). 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.

College
Brisson is committed to play ice hockey for the University of Michigan for the 2020–21 NCAA Division I season.

International play
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.