• Parents are David and Lynne. David is the head coach of the Holy Cross men’s hockey team. Lynne is the President of North America at Sam-sonite luggage. Both David and Lynne are former college athletes at Providence College. David played hockey and Lynne played field hockey

• Has a brother, Brady• Has a dog named Charlie• Played baseball as a freshman in high school before committing to hock-

ey full-time• Enjoys golfing and the beach• His first job was running a youth hockey camp for kids ages 6-10 with

his brother• Grew up a fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celt-

ics and Boston Bruins

LOOSE PUCKS

Nicknames: B, BerdSuperpower he’d most like to have: Ability to flyPerson he’d trade places with for a day: Tom BradyDinner guest: Tom BradyFavorite superhero: SupermanOn his bucket list: Travel to HawaiiGameshow he’d most like to compete on: Family FeudFirst jersey ever bought: Sidney CrosbyMeal: LobsterMovie: MiracleTV show: The OfficePlace to visit: “My grandfather’s lakehouse in New Hampshire”Quote: “Today do what others won’t so tomorrow you can do what others can’t.”

ONE TIMERS

A fifth round draft choice of the Rangers in 2020, Brett Berard recorded 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) in 19 games in his first season at Providence College in 2020-21. Berard played in 41 games with the U.S. National U18 Team in 2019-20, registering 16 goals and 18 assists for 34 points.

LEFT WING

SHOOTS:HEIGHT:WEIGHT:

BORN:BIRTHPLACE:

LEFT5’9”165SEPTEMBER 9, 2002EAST GREENWICH, RI

BRETTBERARD