Brandon Bollig

Brandon Bollig (born on January 31, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing Career
Prior to turning professional, Brandon played two seasons of college hockey at St. Lawrence University with the St. Lawrence Saints men's ice hockey team.

On April 3, 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Bollig to a two-year entry-level contract and assigned him to play for their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. On February 28, 2012, Bollig was called up to the NHL after the Blackhawks traded John Scott to the New York Rangers.

Brandon made his NHL debut on February 29, 2012 and took on the role of an enforcer. He scored his first NHL goal on April 14, 2012 in a playoff game against Mike Smith of the Phoenix Coyotes.

In 2013, Brandon won his first Stanley Cup championship as the Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals. He was the first player from St. Louis to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

On October 1, 2013, Brandon scored his first career regular-season NHL goal on October 1, 2013, against Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals.

Acting Career
In 2002, Brandon appeared in the film "Defiance" as 12-year-old Will Cross. The movie also starred former St. Louis Blues enforcer Tony Twist.

Awards & Achievements

 * Stanley Cup (2013)