Position Center Playing career Weight 89 kg National team United States Height 1.91 m | NHL team New York Islanders Role Ice hockey player Shoots Left Name Brock Nelson Salary 900,000 USD (2014) | |
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Born October 15, 1991 (age 32)
Warroad, MN, USA ( 1991-10-15 ) NHL Draft 30th overall, 2010
New York Islanders Current team New York Islanders (#29 / Centerman) Education University of North Dakota Similar People Ryan Strome, Anders Lee, John Tavares, Cal Clutterbuck, Travis Hamonic Profiles | ||
Brock nelson scores unreal goal gets punched takes crosby style dive iihf may 15 2014 hd
Brock Christian Nelson (born October 15, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nelson was drafted 30th overall in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Islanders. Prior to playing professional hockey, Nelson played at the University of North Dakota. His first experience in professional hockey was at the American Hockey League (AHL) level with the Islanders' affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
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- Brock nelson scores unreal goal gets punched takes crosby style dive iihf may 15 2014 hd
- Chris kreider and brock nelson draw their own upper deck cards
- Playing career
- International play
- Personal life
- References
Chris kreider and brock nelson draw their own upper deck cards
Playing career
Nelson initially played for the University of North Dakota of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (NCAA Division I) and Warroad High School (United States High School-MN). He was a finalist for the Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award, given to the top Minnesota high school hockey player. He finished the 2009–10 season with 39 goals and 34 assists for 73 points in 25 games for Warroad. Nelson was selected 30th overall by the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2010 Entry Draft. Nelson began his professional career with the Islanders' minor league affiliate, the American Hockey League's (AHL) Bridgeport Sound Tigers after the 2011–12 season, during the 2012 Calder Cup playoffs.
Nelson made his NHL debut during the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs with the Islanders after the 2012–13 regular season. He registered his first NHL point the following season on October 8, 2013, an assist on a goal by Peter Regin in a 6–1 win against the Phoenix Coyotes. His first NHL goal was scored on October 22, 2013 against Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks.
International play
Nelson plays internationally for the United States. At the 2011 World Junior Championships, Nelson helped the Americans to a bronze medal, recording one assist in 5 games. Nelson was selected as an alternate captain for Team USA in the 2017 IIHF World Championship.
Personal life
Nelson's uncle Dave Christian was on the 1980 United States Miracle on Ice gold medal team, and his grandfather, Bill Christian, and great uncle, Roger Christian, were both on the 1960 United States gold medal team and founded Christian Brothers, a company that made hockey sticks in Warroad, Minnesota from 1964 to 2003. Another great uncle, Gordon Christian played for the United States at the 1956 Winter Olympics, capturing a silver medal.
