Rink Rat: Bobby Brink

PLAYER PROFILE

 

 

Bobby Brink

U.S. National Junior Team

No. 23

 

Bio

Position: Right Wing

Shoots: Right

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 164 pounds

Birthday: July 8, 2001

Hometown: Minnetonka, Minn.

Junior Team: Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

College Team: University of Denver

Draft Status: Selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2ndround (34thoverall) of the 2019 NHL Draft

 

Favorites

Movie: Dumb and Dumber

Hobbies Away from Hockey: Spend spare time on the lake and golf

Band: Florida Georgia Line

TV Show: The Ranch

Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings

Player Growing Up: Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames

Player To Watch Now: David Pastrnakof the Boston Bruins

Pregame Ritual: Nap, get to the rink early and play sewer ball

Hockey Memory: Winning the state championship as a sophomore at Minnetonka High School.

 

Quote

"Obviously it's an honor to represent your country in that tournament. It's such a big stage that it helped me get used to high pressure situations like that. The competition was really high; everyone there was a really good player. That helps you step up your game and show you where you can improve."

On competing in his second World Junior Championships

 

Did You Know?

Bobby's middle name is Orr, named after Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr

 

USA Hockey History

In addition to competing in two IIHF World Junior Championships, Bobby led the U.S. to a gold medal at the 2018 World Junior "A" Challenge and was named the tournament MVP.

 

Social Side

Twitter: @BobbyBrink19

Instagram: bobbybrink_

 

Issue: 
2020-03

Poll

Who is your favorite 2023/2024 NHL Rookie?
Connor Bedard
59%
Matthew Knies
12%
Brock Faber
29%
Logan Stankoven
0%
Logan Cooley
0%
Total votes: 17