J. T. Brown

J.T. Brown (born Joshua Thomas Brown on July 2, 1990) is an American ice hockey player currently playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning which competes in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing Career
J.T. attended the University of Minnesota Duluth after playing junior hockey in the United States Hockey League with the Waterloo Black Hawks.

In 2011, he was named the Most Outstanding Player award at the 2011 Frozen Four while capturing the national championship with UMD.

On March 28, 2012, J.T. signed a two year entry level deal with the Lightning on March 28, 2012. Upon signing with Tampa Bay, General Manager Steve Yzerman said "I'm anxious to see him play."

J.T. played with the United States National team at the IIHF World Championships. On May 11, 2012, he scored his first goal against Kazakhstan.

Personal Life
J.T. was born in High Point, North Carolina, but raised in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is the son of former National Football League running back Ted Brown.