Sam Brittain

Sam Brittain (born May 10, 1992) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He most notably played as a prospect within the Florida Panthers organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Panthers in the 4th round (92nd overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Sam Brittain
Brittain with the Portland Pirates in 2015
Born	(1992-05-10) May 10, 1992 (age 33) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	San Antonio Rampage Portland Pirates Springfield Thunderbirds
NHL draft	92nd overall, 2010 Florida Panthers
Playing career	2014–2018

Playing career

Brittain played collegiate hockey for the Denver Pioneers in the NCAA Men's Division I National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). In his senior year, Brittain's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the inaugural 2013–14 All-NCHC First Team.^[1]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Panthers, Brittain was not tendered a qualifying offer and was released to free agency. On August 21, 2017, Brittain signed a one-year AHL contract in a return to the San Antonio Rampage.^[2]

Career statistics

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T/OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2008–09	Canmore Eagles	AJHL		3	1	2	0	76	179	9	3.02	.894		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Canmore Eagles	AJHL		52	23	19	8	3065	167	2	3.27	.896		9	5	4	559	28	0	3.01	—
2010–11	University of Denver	WCHA		33	19	9	5	1998	76	1	2.28	.921		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	University of Denver	WCHA		12	8	4	0	735	29	1	2.36	.932		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	University of Denver	WCHA		13	5	7	0	751	37	0	2.95	.907		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	University of Denver	NCHC		39	19	14	6	2347	87	5	2.22	.929		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Cincinnati Cyclones	ECHL		27	14	11	1	1547	70	4	2.71	.895		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		7	4	2	1	374	11	1	1.76	.943		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Portland Pirates	AHL		25	8	10	3	1313	61	0	2.79	.906		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Springfield Thunderbirds	AHL		10	4	5	0	546	22	0	2.42	.905		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Manchester Monarchs	ECHL		36	20	9	5	2011	110	0	3.28	.896		19	11	8	1132	44	1	2.33	.925
2017–18	Colorado Eagles	ECHL		27	14	9	2	1525	81	0	3.19	.897		1	0	1	28	2	0	4.22	.818
2017–18	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		1	0	1	0	58	4	0	4.11	.862		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				43	16	18	4	2291	98	1	2.57	.911		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team	2010–11
WCHA All-Tournament Team	2011	[3]
All-NCHC First Team	2013–14	[4]
AHCA West First-Team All-American	2013–14
NCHC All-Tournament Team	2014	[5]
ECHL
Kelly Cup (Colorado Eagles)	2018	[6]