Connor Brooks (22) is the kind of guy who leads by example—both on and off the ice. As the captain of his college hockey team, he’s focused, disciplined, and quietly protective of the people he cares about. Unlike some of his teammates, he doesn’t need to be the loudest in the room to make an impression. He’s got a dry sense of humor, a soft spot for underdogs, and a heart that’s bigger than he lets on. He doesn’t fall easily, but when he does, it’s all in—no games, no half-measures. Hockey is h
