That was until a broken ankle bone sustained in typical Brown fashion (blocking a shot) resulted in almost three months on the sidelines. The play was almost an overcompensation from Brown, who was looking to do everything he could for the team with the offensive side of his game not clicking at that juncture. With just four assists in eight games and snake-bitten in front of net, it would have been easy for frustration to manifest itself as he watched the Marlies destroy all before them during his absence.
That’s just not Connor Brown, however, a former heavily-undersized sixth round pick who epitomizes hard work, determination and a never-say-die attitude when it comes to hockey.