Bryan Pitton
Encyclopedia
Bryan Pitton is a Canadian
ice hockey
goaltender
who currently plays for the Bakersfield Condors
of the ECHL
. He was drafted in the fifth round, 133rd overall, by the Edmonton Oilers
in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
.
(OHL) with the Brampton Battalion
. He played in 124 OHL regular season games, compiling a record of 64–46–6.
After completing his junior career in 2008, Pitton played one game in the American Hockey League
(AHL) with the Springfield Falcons
, the Oilers' minor league affiliates. He gave up one goal, in 12 minutes of playing time.
For the 2008–09 season, Pitton was assigned to the Stockton Thunder
, of the ECHL
. He spent the entirety of the season with the Thunder, playing 34 regular season games and posting a record of 9–19–3.
On December 12, 2009, Bryan Pitton became the first-ever player in Thunder history to earn a direct recall to the NHL, when Oilers GM, Steve Tambellini announced the sending down of fellow prospect, Devan Dubnyk
to Springfield. Pitton would spend his time in Edmonton serving as Jeff Deslauriers
' back-up.
During the 2009–10 season, Pitton split most of his time between Stockton and Springfield, playing a total of 29 games; 22 with the Thunder, and 7 with the Falcons.
On September 26, 2011, Pitton was signed to play in the ECHL with the Bakersfield Condors.
, is also a hockey player, who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affiliate of the New York Islanders.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
goaltender
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
who currently plays for the Bakersfield Condors
Bakersfield Condors
The Bakersfield Condors are a minor league ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California. The team plays in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's Western Conference. The Condors join the Houston Aeros as an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
. He was drafted in the fifth round, 133rd overall, by the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
2006 NHL Entry Draft
The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006....
.
Playing career
Pitton played three seasons in the Ontario Hockey LeagueOntario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
(OHL) with the Brampton Battalion
Brampton Battalion
The Brampton Battalion are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Brampton, Ontario and started playing in 1998.-History:The Brampton Battalion were granted an expansion franchise on December 3, 1996...
. He played in 124 OHL regular season games, compiling a record of 64–46–6.
After completing his junior career in 2008, Pitton played one game in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
(AHL) with the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
, the Oilers' minor league affiliates. He gave up one goal, in 12 minutes of playing time.
For the 2008–09 season, Pitton was assigned to the Stockton Thunder
Stockton Thunder
The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans...
, of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
. He spent the entirety of the season with the Thunder, playing 34 regular season games and posting a record of 9–19–3.
On December 12, 2009, Bryan Pitton became the first-ever player in Thunder history to earn a direct recall to the NHL, when Oilers GM, Steve Tambellini announced the sending down of fellow prospect, Devan Dubnyk
Devan Dubnyk
Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft....
to Springfield. Pitton would spend his time in Edmonton serving as Jeff Deslauriers
Jeff Deslauriers
Jeffrey Drouin-Deslauriers is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League...
' back-up.
During the 2009–10 season, Pitton split most of his time between Stockton and Springfield, playing a total of 29 games; 22 with the Thunder, and 7 with the Falcons.
On September 26, 2011, Pitton was signed to play in the ECHL with the Bakersfield Condors.
Personal Life
Bryan's older brother, JasonJason Pitton
Jason Pitton is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the New York Islanders in the 8th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-External links:...
, is also a hockey player, who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affiliate of the New York Islanders.
Career stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | Min | W | L | T/OTL | GA | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 2004–05 OPJHL season The 2004–05 OPJHL season is the 12th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-five teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
Wellington Dukes Wellington Dukes The Wellington Dukes are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Wellington, Ontario, Canada. They are in the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League and used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League.-History:... |
OPJHL Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League The Ontario Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The league dates back to 1954 as the Central Junior B Hockey League. In 1993, the Central Junior B Hockey League was promoted to the... |
34 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2005–06 | Brampton Battalion Brampton Battalion The Brampton Battalion are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Brampton, Ontario and started playing in 1998.-History:The Brampton Battalion were granted an expansion franchise on December 3, 1996... |
OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
24 | 1293 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 3.43 | 0.904 | 0 |
| 2006–07 | Brampton Battalion | OHL | 61 | 3494 | 26 | 29 | 4 | 208 | 3.57 | 0.879 | 0 |
| 2007–08 2007–08 OHL season The 2007–08 OHL season was the 28th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams played 68 games each during the schedule, that started on September 19, 2007, and concluded on March 16, 2008.... |
Brampton Battalion | OHL | 39 | 2153 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 91 | 2.54 | 0.911 | 4 |
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
Springfield Falcons Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
1 | 12 | – | – | – | 1 | 4.88 | 0.750 | 0 |
| 2008–09 2008–09 ECHL season The 2008-09 ECHL season was the 21st of the ECHL. The league welcomed one new franchise, the Ontario Reign, which will relocate from Beaumont, Texas and will play at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA. Two teams, the Columbia Inferno and the Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz, will voluntary... |
Stockton Thunder Stockton Thunder The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans... |
ECHL ECHL The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... |
34 | 1949 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 110 | 3.39 | 0.886 | 0 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 ECHL season The 2009–10 ECHL season was the 22nd season of the ECHL. It ran from October, 2009 until April, 2010, followed by the Kelly Cup playoffs which lasted until May 21, 2010 as the Cincinnati Cyclones won their second Kelly Cup championship in three years by defeating the Idaho Steelheads in five games... |
Stockton Thunder | ECHL | 22 | 1242 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 59 | 2.85 | 0.921 | 1 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
Springfield Falcons | AHL | 7 | 458 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 4.71 | 0.857 | 0 |