David Brown (ice hockey)

This article is about the Ontario ice hockey player. For the Saskatchewan ice hockey player, see Dave Brown (ice hockey). For other persons of the same name, see David Brown.

David Brown
Born	February 1, 1985 (1985-02-01) (age 26) Stoney Creek, ON, CAN
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Right
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Marlies (AHL)
NHL Draft	228th overall, 2004 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	2007–present

David Brown (born February 1, 1985, in Stoney Creek, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Brown was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 8th round, 228th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Before playing professional, Brown played four seasons for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and was named MVP in 2006. He was a finalist for the 2007 Hobey Baker Award, which is awarded to the top collegiate player in the country.

Brown was originally drafted by the 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.

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

Brown has also played for the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

On February 18, 2011, the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League signed Brown to a professional tryout contract.

David Brown's family resides in southern Ontario. His brother, Michael, is a medical student and future orthopedic surgeon at McMaster University. Michael's interest in orthopedics was inspired by his brother's successful athletic career.

External links

• David Brown's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Official Athletic Site of The University of Notre Dame: David Brown Bio
• Official web site of the Hobey Baker Award.
• Inside College Hockey.
• Hobey Baker Watch

Persondata
Name	Brown, David
Alternative names
Short description	Canadian ice hockey player
Date of birth	February 1, 1985
Place of birth	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN
Date of death
Place of death