Alex DeBrincat scores first NHL hat trick in historic fashion

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 MiHockey Staff

By @MichaelCaples –

That Alex DeBrincat guy’s pretty good.

The Michigan hockey audience already knew that (at least most of them) but the rest of the hockey world’s learning all about the Farmington Hills native in a hurry now, too.

The Blackhawks rookie recorded his first NHL hat trick last night in Chicago’s 7-3 win over Anaheim. He’s the second youngest player in Blackhawks franchise history to net three goals in a contest, behind only Jeremy Roenick.

Check out all three of his goals here:

All of @Brinksy97‘s goals for your viewing pleasure!#CatTrick pic.twitter.com/13wBww4UJS

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 28, 2017

And here is DeBrincat talking about his big night:

“I feel good but I can always do better. Never be satisfied with where I’m at and try to improve.”@Brinksy97 reflects on Chicago’s 7-3 win pic.twitter.com/SZcJPNNs2j

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 28, 2017

The Erie Otters alum – a Chicago second-round pick in 2016 – has 10 goals and 17 points on the season. That’s one goal off the league lead for freshman skaters and one behind Artem Anisimov for the team lead. DeBrincat is also second on the Blackhawks in total points behind only Patrick Kane.