Brooks Orpik

Brooks Orpik

Brooks Orpik is a National Hockey League player, currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fast Facts

Born: September 26, 1980
Birthplace: San Francisco, California
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
College: Boston College
Named after Herb Brooks, the head coach of the Miracle on Ice, 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

Early Years

Prior to his NHL career, Orpik attended and played for Boston College for three seasons, winning the NCAA Championships in 2001. He was drafted 18th overall in the 2000 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He spent the majority of his first two seasons with the Penguins' American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. He made his NHL debut with the Penguins during the 2002-03 regular season.

Recent Years

Orpik was suspended by the NHL for three games on March 4, 2006. During a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Orpik checked Erik Cole into the boards, causing Cole to fracture a vertebra in his spine and miss the rest of the regular season. Orpick returned to the Penguins after the suspension, making his first post season appearance in 2007.

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Brooks Orpik Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6 ft 02 in
- Weight: 228 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2002-2003

Brooks Orpik Timeline

September 26, 1980: Born
1998: Played for Boston College
2000: Played with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL)
2000: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins,18th overall,2000 NHL Entry draft
2002: NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins
2006: Suspended 3 games for breaking the neck of Erik Cole
2007-present: Currently active with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Brooks Orpik News and Articles

Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Brooks Orpik News
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SportSpyder: Brooks Orpik News
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Penguins Notebook: It's Cole against Orpik tonight" (2006)
USA Today: "Orpik's hit, broken neck still troubling to Cole" (2006)

Brooks Orpik Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

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DropYourGloves.com: Brooks Orpik Fights
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Buffalo News Blog: Sabres Edge: Orpik Coming Home to Great Outdoors

Brooks Orpik Photos

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Brooks Orpik Videos

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YouTube: Brooks Orpik hits highlight (Time: 1:03)
YouTube: Brooks Orpik hits Eric Cole (Time: 2:30)
YouTube: Brooks Orpik vs Ed Jovanovski (Time: 0:37)

Brooks Orpik Merchandise

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CBS Sports Store: Pittsburgh Penguins Merchandise
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