Player's Profile
- Name: Mike Brown
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-06-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Northbrook, IL
- Acquired: 5th round, 159th overall, 2004 by Vancouver
- Playing In: Pro
Mike Brown
Prospect Grade: 5.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Matt MacInnis
History
Mike Brown completed his rookie season at the University of Michigan in 2003-04. He played in 42 games for the Wolverines this season, registering 13 points (eight goals, five assists). Brown’s eight goals ranked him second among all rookies on the Michigan roster in that category. He also finished fourth on the team in plus/minus with a +12. The only game Brown missed for the Wolverines this season was the January 30th game versus Lake Superior State after receiving a game disqualification (which carries an automatic one game suspension) for fighting the weekend before (January 24th) versus in-state rival Western Michigan University. Prior to coming to the University of Michigan, Brown played two seasons (2001-02 and 2002-03) with the U.S. National Team Development Program. In the 2002-03 Season, he amassed 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 50 games played. Brown was a member of the Team USA’s gold medal winning squad at the World U-17 Challenge in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2002 and the fourth place USA squad at the IIHF U-18 Championships in Yaroslav, Russia in 2003.
Brown literally made his presence felt on the Wolverines roster this season. Not surprisingly, he led Michigan in penalty minutes with 95. He missed games during the season due to his appearance with Team USA at the IIHF U-20 WJC in North Dakota and a bout with mononucleosis back in January. Brown finished the season with eight points (three goals, five assists) in 35 appearances.
Talent Analysis
Brown is a hard-nosed, energetic forward who thrives on the physical side of the game. He is never one to back down from a challenge. He can often be the perennial thorn in the opposition’s side. Brown is an outstanding skater with a good burst of speed. He is very solid defensively and has been a regular on the Wolverines penalty-killing unit. Brown possesses a great work ethic. He is smart and sees the ice very well. One of Brown’s best and perhaps underrated attributes is his willingness to sacrifice his body, whether it is in blocking shots or taking hard checks. He drives to the net hard and often. He has good passing skills. He moves well through traffic. Brown also possesses a good, hard shot. He plays with a great deal of determination and battles fiercely for both the puck and space on the ice. Brown, in all likelihood, will never become a top scorer but nevertheless it is an area that he could improve in.
Future
His intense, ultra-aggressive style is one of his greatest assets and along with his other abilities, is sure to make him an attractive commodity for a team looking for more toughness. He’s not a guy who possesses star quality, but he could be a reliable third liner.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 16th 2008
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