Winnipeg Jets sign prospect Garrett Brown (2022 4th) to two-year ELC

The Jets added some bulk to their organizational backend with the signing of prospect Garrett Brown (2022 4th) to a two-year ELC with an AAV of $1,050,000 in the NHL which begins next season. The 6’3 right-shot defenceman is ready to turn pro.

The San Jose, California product finished his third season at Denver University but really just his second full one as his first year of college he suffered an injury early in the campaign that cost him 34 games and a chance to play for the National Championship which his team won.

He had another shot at a National Championship this season as his Pioneers were back in the title game this past weekend in Vegas. In order to get to the championship game he provided the primary assist on the 3rd period game-tying goal against number 1 Michigan in the semi-final.

On Saturday with his team trailing 1-0 to Wisconsin he once again took a blast from the point which resulted in his getting a primary assist on the game-tying goal in the 3rd period. He then got another assist on what turned out to be the game-winning goal for his team like seven minutes later.

He was also on the ice defending the 2-1 lead for Denver as they held on to defeat Wisconsin and win the National Championship. 

Now he’ll have a chance to turn pro with two National Championships under his belt. He has signed an ATO (amateur tryout offer) with the Moose to play with them for the rest of the season.