Brock Nelson is a 31 years-old professional ice hockey player from the United States. Brock Nelson was born on October 15, 1991, in Warroad, Minnesota.
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Brock Nelson had a standout college career playing for the University of North Dakota. During his three years there, he tallied 36 goals and 56 assists in 84 games.
In his final year, he helped lead the team to the Frozen Four championship game but ultimately fell short.
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Brock Nelson currently plays as a centre for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 30th overall in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Islanders.
Since joining the Islanders, Nelson has become a crucial member of their team. In the 2018-2019 season, he had a career-high 53 points (25 goals, 28 assists) in 82 games. He has also been a reliable performer in the playoffs, scoring 11 goals and 16 assists in 50 games.
In addition to his NHL career, Nelson has also represented the United States on the international stage. He played for the United States at the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championships, where he helped lead the team to a bronze medal.
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