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Brandon Bussi

Brandon Thomas Bussi is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Brandon Bussi is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL, best known for winning the Stanley Cup in 2026 after an undrafted path to the league.

What it is

Brandon Thomas Bussi, born June 25, 1998, in Sound Beach, New York, is a goaltender who catches right. He stands 6 ft 4 in and weighs 218 lb. After going undrafted, he played NCAA hockey at Western Michigan University from 2019 to 2022 before entering the pros.

Why it matters

Bussi's career is a notable example of an undrafted player climbing through the minor leagues to NHL success. He spent time in the Boston Bruins organization, signed with Florida in July 2025, and was claimed off waivers by Carolina in October 2025. He made his NHL debut that month and became a key part of Carolina's 2026 Stanley Cup run.

Key details

Bussi helped the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup in 2026, recording a strong 2025–26 season. His size and right-catching style are standard for a goaltender. He has no direct Canadian connection beyond playing in the NHL against Canadian teams.

In short

  • Undrafted NHL goaltender who built his career through college and minor leagues.
  • Played NCAA hockey at Western Michigan University from 2019 to 2022.
  • Claimed off waivers by Carolina in October 2025; made NHL debut that month.
  • Won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026.
Canadian angle

Bussi has no direct Canadian connection in the available sources, aside from playing in the NHL against Canadian teams and as part of a league of major interest to Canadian readers.

Quick questions

Who is Brandon Bussi?
Brandon Bussi is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL.
How did Brandon Bussi reach the NHL?
He went undrafted, spent time in the Bruins organization, signed with Florida in 2025, and was claimed by Carolina on waivers before making his NHL debut.
Did Brandon Bussi win the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Bussi
    Supports: Basic biography, birth date, nationality, position, college team, and 2026 Stanley Cup note.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/player/brandon-bussi-8483548
    Supports: Current team, physical measurements, birth details, catching hand, and signing information.
  3. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/brandon-bussi-driven-by-sheer-will-and-desire-to-win-cup
    Supports: College career, pro timeline, waiver claim by Carolina, NHL debut, and 2025–26 performance.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48369864/nhl-2025-26-brandon-bussi-carolina-hurricanes-goalie-brother-autism
    Supports: Undrafted background, July 2025 Florida contract, October 2025 debut, and record-setting start.
  5. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/bussibr01.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, height, and weight.
  6. Statmuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/brandon-bussi-15216
    Supports: 2025–26 season and playoff statistics, including wins and goals-against average.