Born: | October 15, 1991 | Draft: | 2010 Islanders, 30th Overall |
Hometown: | Minneapolis, MN, USA | Position: | Centre |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | USA | Current Team: | Colorado Avalanche |
Brock Christian Nelson (born October 15, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche 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.

Brock Nelson Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
March 6, 2025 | ![]() | William Dufour | ![]() | Oliver Kylington Calum Ritchie Conditional 2026 1st RD Pick Conditional 2027 3rd RD Pick |
Deeper Dive
- Islanders Need Bailey & Nelson to Follow Eberle & Dal Colle’s Example
- Analyzing Brock Nelson’s Progress as an Islander
- Islanders’ “Killer B’s” Break Out in the 2020 NHL Playoffs
- Nelson Scores Overtime Goal in 500th Career Game
Achievements
- 2010-11 NCAA (WCHA) Champion
- 2010-11 U20 WJC Bronze Medal
- 2011-12 NCAA (WCHA) All-Academic Team
- 2011-12 NCAA (WCHA) All-Tournament Team
- 2011-12 NCAA (WCHA) Champion
- 2011-12 NCAA (WCHA) Third All-Star Team
- 2014-15 World Championship Bronze Medal