Brandon Marino
Brandon Marino | |
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| Born | June 4, 1986 United States |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey forward (retired) |
| Years active | – |
Brandon Marino (born June 4, 1986) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward who most recently competed with the Brampton Beast in the ECHL.
Playing career
Although undrafted, Marino played collegiate hockey at Bemidji State University, competing in the College Hockey America conference. He was honored as the Central Hockey League MVP during the 2011–12 season. In the 2013–14 campaign with the Fort Wayne Komets, he led the ECHL in scoring by tallying 30 goals and accumulating 88 points over 72 games, which earned him a spot on the All-ECHL First Team.
On May 19, 2014, Marino embarked on his first international contract by signing with Hungarian team Alba Volán Székesfehérvár, participating in the EBEL. Throughout the 2014–15 season, he was the third highest scorer on his team, recording 39 points across 50 contests.
Marino returned to North America as a free agent on August 20, 2015, agreeing to a one-year deal in the ECHL with the Brampton Beast. He was appointed team captain for the 2015–16 season and produced 41 points in 40 games. During that season, he also spent time on loan with the AHL's Utica Comets, appearing in 30 games and scoring four goals.
On May 22, 2016, Marino inked a one-year contract with Slovakian second-tier club HK FTC Nové Zámky of the Slovak 1.Liga. After participating in training sessions with FTC, he mutually agreed to terminate his contract and returned to assume captaincy duties with the Brampton Beast on June 29, 2016.
Awards and honors
| Honor | Year |
|---|---|
| All-CHL First Team All-Star | 2011–12 |
| Central Hockey League Most Valuable Player | 2011–12 |
| All-ECHL First Team | 2013–14 |