BRETT HOWDEN

SHOOTS: LEFT HEIGHT: 6’3” W E IGH T: 197 # B ORN: MARCH 29, 1998 21 BIRTHPLACE: OAKBANK, MANITOBA CENTER Acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2018, Brett Howden has proved to be a responsible two-way player during his time in New York. Prior to his rookie campaign in 2018-19, Howden played four seasons for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL and served as team captain in his final two campaigns. He compiled a whopping 75 points in 49 games in 2017-18, including a career-high 51 assists. The Oakbank, Manitoba, native was a first round draft choice of Tampa Bay in 2016.

ONE TIMERS LOOSE PUCKS • Parents are Sheldon and Krystal. Has two sisters, Danaka and Jayda Nicknames: Howdy, Howds • His older brother, Quinton, was a first round draft choice of the Florida Greatest passion besides hockey: Golf Panthers in 2010 and appeared in 97 career NHL games with the Pan- What he’d be doing if not playing hockey: Sports agent thers and the Winnipeg Jets. He spent the last three seasons playing in Superpower he’d most like to have: Ability to fly the KHL Hidden talent: Self-taught guitar • Has a dog named Lenny Person he’d trade places with for a day: Justin Timberlake • His first job as a maintenance worker on a golf course at age 12 Actor that would play him in a movie: Justin Timberlake • Enjoys playing tennis Favorite superhero: Batman First jersey ever bought: Jarome Iginla - Calgary Flames On his bucket list: Skydiving Most listened to artist: Justin Bieber BLOCK PARTY Howden ranksONE 11th among TIMERS NHL forwards in Meal: Steak and lobster blocked shots (102) since 2019-20. Book: “Mind Gym” Movie: Never Back Down TV show: Friends Place to visit: Falcon Lake Animal his teammates would compare him to: Monkey NYC restaurant: Marc Forgione Game show he’d most like to compete on: Family Feud