2022-23 Hockey
Roster
#2 Ben Brinkman Hockey Roster
Defenseman
Height
6-1
Weight
220 lbs.
Class
Graduate Student
Hometown
Edina, Minnesota
Last Team
Minnesota (B1G)
HONORS & AWARDS
- 2022 Academic All-Big Ten
- 2021 Academic All-Big Ten
- 2020 Academic All-Big Ten
AS A GRAD STUDENT (2022-23)
- Appeared in 35 games for the Irish
- Concluded his collegiate career as the leading defenseman in games played (175)
- Recorded four points in an Irish sweater off two goals and two assists
- Scored his first goal with the Irish at Boston University (Nov. 23)
- Ranked second on the team in blocked shots with 49
BEFORE NOTRE DAME
- Competed at Minnesota (Big Ten) for four years prior to joining the Irish
- Appeared in 140 games for the Gophers, recording 23 points off two goals and 21 assists
- Academic All-Big Ten selection in final three seasons
- Helped lead Gophers to 2022 NCAA Frozen Four
PREP & PERSONAL
- Selected in sixth round of 2019 NHL Entry Draft by Dallas Stars
- Native of Edina, Minnesota
- Spent three seasons with Edina High School, captaining the team for two years
- Led team to third-place finish in 2018 MSHSL Class AA State Tournament
- 2018 First Team All-State Selection and All-USA Boys Hockey Team honoree
- Scored 82 points with the Hornets (29-53-82) in 68 games played