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)
Ben Brinkman - Hockey - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

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