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Brock Nelson

Born:October 15, 1991Draft:2010 Islanders, 30th Overall
Hometown:Minneapolis, MN, USAPosition:Centre
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:USACurrent 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 - Islanders
Brock Nelson, New York Islanders, September 17, 2018 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Brock Nelson Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
March 6, 2025New York IslandersWilliam DufourColorado AvalancheOliver Kylington
Calum Ritchie
Conditional 2026 1st RD Pick
Conditional 2027 3rd RD Pick

Deeper Dive

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

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