Brooke Bryant Bio
Brooke Bryant is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Torrent of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at Minnesota State, where she was a three-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection and recorded 70 points in 161 games over five seasons from 2018 to 2023. Bryant was the first player born and raised in California to play in the PWHL. She won back-to-back Walter Cup championships with PWHL Minnesota (later rebranded as the Minnesota Frost) in the league’s first two seasons (2023–24 and 2024–25).
Early Life and Background
Brooke Bryant was born on August 22, 2000, in Stockton, California. Growing up, there was no girls’ hockey team in San Joaquin County, so she joined the Stockton Colts boys’ team at Oak Park Ice Arena. To further her hockey career, she joined the Anaheim Lady Ducks girls’ hockey program while attending Linden High School in Linden, California. With the Anaheim Lady Ducks U19 team, she became the top scorer and helped the team secure third place at the USA National Championship. In addition to hockey, she played softball and volleyball in high school, earning four varsity letters in each sport.
Path to Hockey
After developing her skills with the Anaheim Lady Ducks, Brooke Bryant played five seasons for the Minnesota State Mavericks from 2018 to 2023. During her freshman year in 2018–19, she appeared in all 35 games, recording 11 goals and nine assists for 20 points. This achievement made her the first freshman to record 20 points in a season since 2010–11 and placed her eighth among freshmen in Minnesota State history. In her sophomore season, she played in all 37 games, contributing four goals and four assists. Her junior year was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but she still managed to appear in 18 games, recording four assists. She was named to the WCHA All-Academic Team in both her junior and senior years.
Brooke Bryant Career
Early Career (2018–2023)
Brooke Bryant’s notable collegiate career at Minnesota State laid the foundation for her professional journey. She signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) on May 11, 2023, but the league ceased operations shortly thereafter, preventing her from playing a game for the team. On November 29, 2023, she signed a one-year contract with PWHL Minnesota. During the 2023–24 season, she recorded one goal in 22 regular season games, contributing to the team’s success as they advanced through the playoffs. Minnesota defeated Boston in the Walter Cup Finals, where Bryant played a role in winning the inaugural championship.
Breakthrough (2023–2025)
In the 2024–25 season, Bryant re-signed with Minnesota, now rebranded as the Frost. She recorded one goal and three assists in 26 regular season games, helping the team reach the Walter Cup Finals again. The Frost won the championship in a tightly contested series against the Ottawa Charge, with all four games decided by 2-1 overtime results. This victory made Bryant a two-time Walter Cup champion, joining a select group of players from the inaugural Minnesota team to achieve this feat.
Notable Works and Milestones
Brooke Bryant’s signature achievements include her back-to-back Walter Cup championships and her historic role as the first player from California to compete in the PWHL.
Brooke Bryant Award Nominations
Throughout her career, Brooke Bryant has received recognition for her academic and athletic achievements, including multiple selections to the WCHA All-Academic Team.
Brooke Bryant Awards Won
Brooke Bryant has won the Walter Cup in consecutive seasons (2023–24 and 2024–25), marking significant milestones in her professional career.
Brooke Bryant Family
Information regarding Brooke Bryant’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Details about Brooke Bryant’s personal life, including relationships or children, are not publicly disclosed.