The story at this point is well known. Brown was selected in the 13th round of the OHL Priority Draft in 2010 by the Erie Otters after 250 players were taken before him. Following his first season in Erie he was selected in the sixth round by the Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft after 155 players were taken before him.
Being passed over usually leaves others crestfallen, but those dismissals embiggened the chip on Brown’s shoulder.
Each obstacle has presented adversity and he has risen to meet the challenges placed before him. He captained the Otters from 2012-14 and led the OHL in scoring in 2013-14.