David Brown (ice hockey)

David Brown (born February 1, 1985, in Stoney Creek, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Stoney Creek Generals in the ACH. He most recently played for the Fife Flyers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Brown was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 8th round, 228th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

This article is about the ice hockey goaltender born 1985. For the NHL ice hockey right winger born 1962, see Dave Brown (ice hockey).

David Brown
Born	(1985-02-01) February 1, 1985 Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Right
ACH team Former teams	Stoney Creek Generals Fife Flyers WBS Penguins Grand Rapids Griffins Hull Stingrays
NHL Draft	228th overall, 2004 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	2007–2018

Playing career

Brown was originally drafted from the Kilty Bees. Brown progressed through the Hamilton minor hockey ranks to the Provincial A Kilty Bees, and was eventually drafted by the Mississauga Ice Dogs of the OHL (Ontario Hockey League), where he was their fifth round selection in the 2001 draft. Once Brown finished his junior career, he eventually moved on to the University of Notre Dame.

Before turning professional, Brown played four seasons for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and was named MVP in 2006.[1] He was a finalist for the 2007 Hobey Baker Award, which is awarded to the top collegiate player in the country.[2] On July 3, 2007, Brown signed an entry level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.[3]

On February 18, 2011, the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League signed Brown to a professional tryout contract, although he never suited for the Marlies, Brown remained in the Central Hockey League with the Quad City Mallards, Arizona Sundogs, Allen Americans and the Wichita Thunder.

On July 5, 2014, Brown left the CHL and signed abroad on a two-year contract with the Hull Stingrays of the EIHL, during which he studied for his master's degree at the University of Hull.[4]

Brown played for the Fife Flyers in the Elite Ice Hockey League for the 2015–16 season and last played for the Stoney Creek Generals in the 2018 ACH.[5]

Personal life

He is an alumnus of Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-CCHA First Team	2006–07	[6]
AHCA West First-Team All-American	2006–07
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2007	[7]

References

1. "PENS PROSPECT DAVID BROWN IS NOTRE DAME'S MVP". NHL.com. Pittsburgh Penguins. April 10, 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
2. "David Brown player Biography". University of Notre Dame. 2007-08-02. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
3. "Penguins Sign Goaltender David Brown". NHL.com. Pittsburgh Penguins. July 3, 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
4. "Stingrays swoop for netminder Brown". Hull Stingrays. 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
5. "GENERALS SIGN GOALIE DAVID BROWN". stoneycreek.pointstreaksites.com. October 17, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
6. "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
7. "2012–13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Charlie Effinger	CCHA Best Goaltender 2006–07	Succeeded by Jeff Zatkoff
Preceded by Scott Parse	CCHA Player of the Year 2006–07	Succeeded by Kevin Porter
Preceded by Jeff Lerg	CCHA Most Valuable Player in Tournament 2007	Succeeded by Tim Miller