Brian Ferlin facts for kids
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Ferlin with the Boston Bruins in September 2015
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| Born | June 3, 1992 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins | ||
| NHL Draft | 121st overall, 2011 Boston Bruins |
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| Playing career | 2014–2017 | ||
Brian Ferlin (born June 3, 1992) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a winger, which is a forward position, for the Boston Bruins team. This was part of the National Hockey League (NHL) organization. The Bruins picked him in the 4th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 121st player chosen overall.
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Brian Ferlin's Hockey Journey
Starting Young in Florida
Brian Ferlin began playing hockey when he was just five years old. He started in Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up.
High School and Junior Hockey
For his last two years of high school, Brian moved to Indianapolis. There, he played junior hockey with a team called the Indiana Ice. This team was part of the United States Hockey League (USHL). The USHL is a top league for young players before they go to college or turn professional.
Brian played really well during the 2010–11 season. Because of his great performance, he was chosen to play in the 2011 USHL All-Star Game. This is a special game where the best players from the league get to compete against each other.
College Hockey at Cornell
After playing junior hockey, Brian went to Cornell University. He played college hockey for the Cornell Big Red men's ice hockey team. This team is part of the NCAA Men's Division I, which is the highest level of college sports in the U.S. They played in a conference called ECAC Hockey.
In 2012, Brian received a special award from Cornell. It was called the Greg Ratushny Award. This award is given to the most promising first-year player on the team.
Joining the Boston Bruins
After finishing his college hockey career, Brian signed a contract with the Boston Bruins. This happened on April 11, 2014. It was a two-year "entry-level" contract, which is common for new professional players.
Making it to the NHL
In the 2014–15 season, Brian started his professional career. He first played for the Providence Bruins, which is the Bruins' minor league team in the American Hockey League (AHL). The AHL is a league where players often develop their skills before playing in the NHL.
On February 20, 2015, Brian made his big debut in the NHL. He played his first game with the Boston Bruins against the St. Louis Blues. Just two days later, on February 22, 2015, he earned his first NHL point. This happened when he got an assist during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. An assist is when a player helps set up a goal.
Later Career and Retirement
On July 1, 2017, Brian signed a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers. He played only 7 games for their AHL team, the Bakersfield Condors. After these games, he decided to stop playing professional hockey.
Career Statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2008–09 | Jacksonville Ice Dogs | MetJHL | 38 | 45 | 44 | 89 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Indiana Ice | USHL | 57 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11 | Indiana Ice | USHL | 55 | 25 | 48 | 73 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 2011–12 | Cornell University | ECAC | 26 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Cornell University | ECAC | 34 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Cornell University | ECAC | 32 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 53 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 23 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2016–17 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and Honors
Brian Ferlin received several awards during his hockey career:
| Award | Year | |
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| USHL All-Star Game | 2010–11 | |
| All-ECAC Rookie Team | 2011–12 | |
| ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year | 2011–12 | |
| Ivy League Rookie of the Year | 2011–12 | |
| All-Ivy League First Team | 2013–14 | |
| All-ECAC Third Team | 2013–14 |
