"Michael is a smooth-skating, offensive-minded defenseman who has impressive offensive instincts," said Wilson. "He has worked hard on all aspects of his game under Head Coach Don Lucia at the University of Minnesota, and we look forward to him joining the Sharks organization."
Brodzinski, 20, finished his junior season ranking 1st among University of Minnesota defensemen in points (21), goals (8) and assists (8) in 37 games. His 11 power-play points ranked 1st on the team, and he set a career highs in goals, assists, points, penalty minutes and games played, while being named to the Big Ten Second All-Star Team this season.