Written Year: May 2014

Connor Brown has come a long way from the days where he learned to play hockey on the backyard rink his Dad would build each winter for he and his brother Jeff.

Connor’s hockey skills and talent really started to flourish when he played AAA Midget for the Toronto Marlboros of the GTHL and the St. Michael Buzzers of the OJHL. He was drafted to the Erie Otters in 2010 and after playing one year he was named the Captain at 18 years old. His dream came true when he was eligible in the NHL 2012 Draft and received a phone call from Brian Burke telling him that he had been drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Connor had an outstanding season and led all three leagues (OHL, WHL, CHL) in scoring with 45 goals, 83 assists for a total of 128 points and was plus 44. He was named the 2014 OHL Player of the Year and received the Red Tilson Award.

While Connor pursues his dream of playing in the NHL, he will never forget his roots of where he learned to play the great game of hockey on the outdoor rink in his own backyard.

“I congratulate Connor and I am so proud of his success in hockey and the humble gentleman he has become. I have watched him play hockey since he started and knew that he was a gifted athlete,” says Joanne Noble, Chair of the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame. “It comes as no surprise that Connor is going to the show. He has a great attitude along with excellent work ethics and I certainly hope that one day Connor will be inducted for his greatness into our Hall of Fame.”