Matt Brown

Collegiate ice hockey left winger at Boston University[58]

What is Matt Brown known for?

Matt Brown, born August 9, 1999 in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, is a highly regarded American collegiate ice hockey left winger. A graduate of Tenafly High School in New Jersey, Matt went on to play junior hockey and attend the University of Massachusetts Lowell before transferring to Boston University.

Throughout his career, Brown has shown resilience and adaptability. Struggling in his initial stint with the Dubuque Fighting Saints, he quickly switched leagues to join the Odessa Jackalopes where he began to flourish. Brown finally struck gold with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the United States Hockey League (USHL) where he led his club in scoring and became a point per game player. This success led to his enrollment at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he also excelled.

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted Brown's second season, and the following year was a tumultuous one for him. He transferred to Boston University but faced personal tragedy with the death of his mother. Despite these challenges, Brown managed to score the deciding goal in the Beanpot semifinal against Harvard.

His resilience didn't stop there. After wrestling with a new reality over the summer, Brown faced another change as Boston University brought in a new head coach. Despite the transition, he posted career numbers across the board. He was instrumental in helping BU win both the regular season and conference tournament titles, earning a spot on the All-American second team in 2023. He played a key role in BU reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in 8 years.

Brown's career stats reveal his growth as a player:

• 2017-18 with Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL): 0 points in 6 games
• 2017-18 with Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL): 41 points in 41 games
• 2018-19 with Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL): 57 points in 57 games
• 2019-20 with Massachusetts Lowell (Hockey East): 24 points in 33 games
• 2020-21 with Massachusetts Lowell (Hockey East): 13 points in 19 games
• 2021-22 with Boston University (Hockey East): stats not provided

Overall, Matt Brown's journey and accomplishments serve as a testament to his perseverance, demonstrating a successful progression from his early days at Tenafly High School to his impressive collegiate ice hockey career.