Brett Olson is an American professional ice hockey centre.
Education
Prior to turning professional, Olson attended the Michigan Technological University where he played four seasons (2008-2012) of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I hockey with the Michigan Technical Huskies, where he registered 42 goals, 51 assists, 93 points, and 156 penalty minutes, in 127 games. Olson was named to the WCHA All-Academic team in both 2011 and 2012, and served as captain during his senior year.
Career
He is currently playing with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Over three seasons, Olson has played in 221 AHL games, recording 107 points. College Professional Following his graduation, Olsen played professional hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Abbotsford Heat for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 AHL seasons.
On July 4, 2014, the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League) signed Olson to a one-year, two-way contract, and he played the 2014-2015 season with the Panthers" AHL affliiate, the San Antonio Rampage.
On May 28, 2015, the Florida Panthers re-signed Olsen to another one-year contract.