September signals the start of rookie camps, followed by training camps. This weekend, the Philadelphia Flyers will host their annual Rookie Showcase games against the New York Rangers after starting their rookie camp this past week.
Matt Brown, who was invited to camp by the Flyers, is�contending for an ELC. Brown, is�24 years old and already has an impressive resume, was a senior at Boston University. He was named to the Hockey East First Team All-Star roster, a Second Team All-American, and a New England All-Star last season. He played in 39 games, a career-high, which gave him the opportunity to set some personal bests in goals (16), assists (31) and points (47), as well as 11 multi-point games.
In the Flyers' first�rookie game, Matt Brown did not take the PTO for granted and he was�off to a fast start. He made an impression in the first 20 minutes, not afraid to shoot the puck, looking to set up plays and find the open man. A Flyers o-zone faceoff near the end of the first period resulted in a shot immediately after the draw. Brown raced to the puck and fought his way up to the blue line to find Brink. Brink then fed
Denver Barkey for a tip shot in front, which deflected to Matt Brown, who�slipped past the Rangers'�defence.