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Brandon Michael Harry Yip (Chinese: 葉勁光; pinyin: Yè Jìnguāng; Jyutping: Jip6 Ging6 Gwong1; born April 25, 1985) is a Chinese-Canadian former professional ice hockey right wing who played with HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), and earlier also played for the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and the Phoenix Coyotes in the National Hockey League. He is of 3/4 Chinese and 1/4 Irish descent.[1]
Key Information
Playing career
[edit]The Avalanche drafted Yip in the 8th round, 239th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior hockey with the Coquitlam Express of the BCHL before enrolling to play collegiate hockey with Boston University of the Hockey East. In his freshman year in 2005–06, Yip scored 31 points in 39 games and was named Hockey East rookie of the year.[2] In his junior year with the Terriers in 2007–08, Yip served an indefinite suspension for breaking team rules before returning to finish with 23 points in 37 games.[3] After winning the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship with the Terriers in his senior year in 2008–09, Yip graduated from Boston University with high honors with a B.S. in criminal justice.[4]
On July 22, 2009, Yip signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Avalanche.[5] Before his first pro season in 2009–10, Yip suffered a broken hand in a pre-season game that sidelined him for the first two months of the year.[6] He made his professional debut with the Avalanche's American Hockey League affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters, for a six-game stint. Colorado recalled him on December 19, 2009, to make his NHL debut in a 5-2 home win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[7] Yip scored his first goal three days later against Jonas Hiller of the Anaheim Ducks.[8] In his first 22 games he scored 11 goals before suffering a separated shoulder against the Detroit Red Wings on March 1, 2010.[9] Yip ended his 2009-10 campaign leading all rookies in goals per game average. After finishing second on the Avalanche in playoff scoring with four points against the San Jose Sharks in the conference quarterfinals, Yip was re-signed to a two-year contract on July 7, 2010.[10] On November 6, 2010, he registered a Gordie Howe hat trick during a 5-0 victory over the Dallas Stars.
During the 2011–12 season, after ten scoreless games with the Avalanche, Yip was placed on waivers and claimed by the Nashville Predators on January 19, 2012.[11] On January 24, he had his debut for the Predators in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.[12] Yip established a role on the Predators lower checking lines, scoring 3 goals, including two in two games against his former club Colorado, and 7 points in 25 games.
The Predators re-signed Yip to a one-year contract on June 21, 2012.[13] In the lockout shortened 2012–13 season, Yip transitioned quickly to contribute 5 points in his first ten games of the campaign before finishing with 8 points in 34 games. He missed the final eight games of the year due to injury.[citation needed]
On July 19, 2013, Yip was signed as a free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a one-year, two-way contract.[14] After attending the Coyotes training camp, Yip failed to make the opening night roster and was assigned to the AHL for the first time since 2009 with affiliate, the Portland Pirates. In the early stages of the 2013–14 season, Yip was recalled to Phoenix to appear in 2 games before he was reassigned to the Pirates for the remainder of the campaign.
Unsigned into the off-season, Yip accepted an invitation to attend the Anaheim Ducks 2014 training camp on a professional try-out contract on September 18, 2014.[15] Yip failed to earn an NHL contract with the Ducks, however, was reassigned and signed with AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals to begin the 2014–15 season. Yip produced 12 points in 31 games with the Admirals before he was loaned to play in the ECHL for the first time in his career with the Utah Grizzlies on January 15, 2015.
After seven games with the Grizzlies, Yip sought a release from his contract with Norfolk, and on February 6, 2015, it was announced that Yip had signed his first contract abroad with German club Adler Mannheim for the rest of the DEL season.[16] On October 20, 2016, he inked a deal with another German side, putting pen to paper on a contract for the remainder of the 2016–17 campaign with Düsseldorfer EG.[17]
As a free agent, with the ambition to follow his Chinese origins and represent at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Yip left Germany and signed a contract with Chinese club, HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on June 5, 2017.[18]
As team captain in two of his three seasons with Kunlun, Yip was left un-signed leading into the pandemic affected 2020–21 season. On January 9, 2021, he was belatedly signed to join Finnish club, Mikkelin Jukurit of the Liiga, for the remainder of the season.[19] He made 15 regular season appearances, recording 2 goals and 6 points, in his short tenure in the Liiga.
As a free agent heading into an Olympic year with ambitions to appear with the Chinese national team, Yip returned to his former club, Kunlun Red Star of the KHL, on a one-year deal on July 26, 2021.[20]
On September 3, 2025 he announced his retirement before the start of the 2025–26 regular season.[21] In that season, Kunlun Red Star rebranded as the Shanghai Dragons.
International play
[edit]Due to his tenure in China, Yip was formally called up to represent the China men's national ice hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics on January 28, 2022.[22] Yip was one of 11 heritage players on the Chinese Olympic team, himself having three-quarters Chinese ancestry.[23][24] He served as team captain during the tournament. Yip has expressed his intention to support the growth of ice hockey in China even after his playing career. He notably dropped the ceremonial first puck at the launch of the professional Chinese Ice Hockey League (CIHL) in November 2024.[25]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2001–02 | Ridge Meadows Flames | PJHL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Ridge Meadows Flames | PJHL | 38 | 25 | 37 | 62 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Coquitlam Express | BCHL | 56 | 31 | 38 | 69 | 87 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | ||
| 2004–05 | Coquitlam Express | BCHL | 43 | 20 | 42 | 62 | 92 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 12 | ||
| 2005–06 | Boston University | HE | 39 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Boston University | HE | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Boston University | HE | 37 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Boston University | HE | 45 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Lake Erie Monsters | AHL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 32 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2010–11 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 71 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 25 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2012–13 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 34 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Portland Pirates | AHL | 66 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 31 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Utah Grizzlies | ECHL | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Adler Mannheim | DEL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | ||
| 2015–16 | Adler Mannheim | DEL | 44 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 134 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2016–17 | Düsseldorfer EG | DEL | 41 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 48 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 62 | 21 | 15 | 36 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 50 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Jukurit | Liiga | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 46 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 59 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 67 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Kunlun Red Star | KHL | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 174 | 29 | 27 | 56 | 130 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| KHL totals | 340 | 92 | 93 | 185 | 361 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | China | OG | 12th | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2022 | China | WC D2A | 27th | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | China | WC D1B | 25th | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |
| Senior totals | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | ||||
Awards and honours
[edit]| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2005–06 | |
| HE Rookie of the Year | 2006 | [2] |
References
[edit]- ^ Frei, Terry (September 12, 2009). "Rookie Yip looking to make impression, big club". Denver Post. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
- ^ a b "BC, BU dominate Hockey East awards". USCHO.com. March 16, 2006. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "BU suspends four indefinitely". USCHO.com. December 6, 2007. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
- ^ "Yip signs with NHL's Avalanche". bclocalnews.com. July 22, 2009. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "Avalanche signs Brandon Yip". Colorado Avalanche. July 22, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ Joe Nguyen (March 11, 2010). "FacetoFace with Colorado Avalanche rookie Brandon Yip". asiaxpress.com. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
- ^ Dater, Adrian (December 19, 2009). "Yip receives his dream call". Denver Post. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
- ^ "Getzlaf lifts Ducks to late win over Avalanche". Yahoo.com. December 22, 2009. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
- ^ Terry Frei (April 11, 2010). "Avalanche looks for Yip to regain his scoring touch". Denver Post. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- ^ "Avalanche give Yip two-year, $1.45 million deal". Denver Post. July 7, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- ^ "Predators claim Yip off waivers". The Sports Network. January 19, 2012. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "Predators 3, Blackhawks 1". Nashville Predators. January 24, 2012. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ "Preds sign Brandon Yip to one-year contract". Nashville Predators. June 21, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ^ "Coyotes ink Yip to one-year, two-way deal". The Sports Network. July 19, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ "Anaheim Ducks 2014-15 training camp roster" (PDF). Anaheim Ducks. September 18, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
- ^ "Eagles take Brandon Yip under contract" (in German). Adler Mannheim. February 6, 2015. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "DEG announce signing of former NHL player Brandon Yip" (in German). Düsseldorfer EG. October 20, 2016. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "A new season on the horizon, a new team taking shape". HC Kunlun Red Star. June 5, 2017. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ "Welcome Brandon Yip to Jukurit" (in Finnish). Mikkelin Jukurit. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ HC Kunlun Red Star (July 26, 2021). "True Leader Brandon Yip returns to Kunlun". Twitter. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ O'Brien, Derek (September 3, 2025). "Ex-NHLer Retires From Chinese KHL Team". The Hockey News. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "China's Olympic hockey hopes rest on North American talent". sports.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "China Hockey Team at the 2022 Olympics – Part I: How it All Began". AsianIceHockey.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "China Hockey Team at the 2022 Olympics – Part IV: Naturalization". AsianIceHockey.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "China Hockey Team at the 2022 Olympics – Part V: A Turning Point?". AsianIceHockey.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Brandon Yip
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Early life and education
Family background and heritage
Brandon Yip was born on April 25, 1985, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1] He grew up in nearby Maple Ridge, a suburb where hockey held a prominent place in local culture.[2] Yip is of Chinese-Canadian heritage, with three-quarters Chinese descent stemming from his father's side originating in Hong Kong and his mother being fully Chinese.[7][8] His family represents the fourth generation of Chinese immigrants in Canada, with ancestors arriving in North America around 150 years ago and his great-grandfather settling in the country in 1909.[9][6] This immigration history fostered a strong connection to Chinese traditions within the family, despite being deeply rooted in Canadian life.[6] The Yip family placed significant emphasis on both education and sports, encouraging Yip to pursue academic excellence alongside his athletic interests.[8] His father, Wayne, a recreational hockey player whose mother was Irish, introduced him to the sport early by teaching him to skate on roller skates in their cul-de-sac before transitioning to ice rinks.[8][10] Yip began playing organized youth hockey in Maple Ridge around age four or five, often accompanying his father to local games and drawing inspiration from Vancouver Canucks players.[2][10] This early immersion, supported by his parents' balanced focus on personal development, laid the foundation for his lifelong passion for the game.[7]Junior hockey and collegiate career
Yip's junior hockey career began with the Ridge Meadows Flames of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League (PIJHL) during the 2002–03 season, where he recorded 26 goals and 38 assists for 64 points in 34 games and was named the team's rookie of the year.[3][4] He then joined the Coquitlam Express of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the 2003–04 season, where he recorded 31 goals and 38 assists in 56 games, helping the team reach the playoffs.[11] The following year, in 2004–05, he contributed 20 goals and 42 assists over 43 regular-season games, adding six goals and one assist in seven playoff contests as the Express advanced deep into the postseason.[5] In 2005, Yip committed to Boston University in the Hockey East conference, joining the Terriers as a freshman for the 2005–06 season.[12] That year, he tallied nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games, earning Hockey East Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the All-Rookie Team.[3] His sophomore season in 2006–07 was limited by injury to 18 games, where he managed five goals and six assists.[3] As a junior in 2007–08, Yip appeared in 37 games, scoring 11 goals and adding 12 assists while serving as a key forward on the Terrier roster.[3] In his senior year of 2008–09, he achieved career highs with 20 goals and 23 assists for 43 points in 45 games, posting a +24 plus-minus rating and scoring four game-winning goals, including the championship-clinching goal against UMass Lowell in the Hockey East final.[13][14] Yip played a significant role in Boston University's run to the 2009 NCAA National Championship, which the Terriers won 4–3 in overtime over Miami in the final.[15] Yip graduated from Boston University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.[16]Professional playing career
NHL tenure
Yip was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the eighth round, 239th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft but did not sign a professional contract until completing his collegiate career at Boston University, where he signed a one-year entry-level deal with the Avalanche on July 22, 2009.[17] He made his NHL debut as a right winger during the 2009–10 season, appearing in 32 games for Colorado and recording 11 goals and 8 assists for 19 points, while also contributing 2 goals and 2 assists in 6 playoff games.[18] In the following 2010–11 season, Yip solidified his role on the roster, playing 71 games and posting 12 goals alongside 10 assists for 22 points, despite the team's challenging campaign.[18] Yip's time with the Avalanche ended during the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season; after managing no points in 10 games, he was placed on waivers on January 19, 2012, and claimed by the Nashville Predators. He finished that season with Nashville, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists in 25 games, and returned for 2012–13, where he appeared in 34 games for 3 goals and 5 assists.[18] On July 19, 2013, Yip signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes but saw limited action, playing just 2 games without recording a point during the 2013–14 season. Over his four NHL seasons, Yip accumulated 174 games played, 29 goals, 27 assists, and 56 points across stints with Colorado, Nashville, and Phoenix.[18] To aid his development, Yip received minor league assignments during his NHL tenure, including 6 games with the Avalanche's AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters, in 2009–10, and 66 games with the Coyotes' affiliate, the Portland Pirates, in 2013–14.[5]European and KHL leagues
In the 2014–15 season, following his NHL tenure, Yip played 31 games for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL), recording 3 goals and 9 assists, and 7 games for the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, with 1 goal and 3 assists. He then signed with Adler Mannheim of the German DEL on February 6, 2015, for the remainder of the 2014–15 season, appearing in 6 regular-season games for 1 goal and 1 assist, and contributing 0 goals and 4 assists in 14 playoff games to help Mannheim win the DEL championship.[11][19] In the following 2015–16 season, he remained with Mannheim, playing 44 games and recording 10 goals and 6 assists for 16 points, along with 134 penalty minutes.[5] In the 2016–17 season, he joined Düsseldorfer EG in the same league, playing 41 games and contributing 11 goals and 8 assists for 19 points, while accumulating 118 penalty minutes.[5] On June 5, 2017, Yip signed a two-year contract with HC Kunlun Red Star, the Kontinental Hockey League's (KHL) inaugural Chinese-based franchise, marking his transition to Asian professional hockey.[20] He assumed the role of team captain starting in the 2018–19 season and held it through the 2024–25 campaign, providing leadership during the club's efforts to establish a presence in the competitive KHL.[5] Over eight seasons with Kunlun Red Star (2017–18 to 2024–25), Yip played 340 games, scoring 92 goals and adding 93 assists for 185 points, while serving as a key veteran forward on the roster.[21] During the 2020–21 season, amid the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions to KHL scheduling, Yip was loaned to Jukurit of Finland's Liiga, where he played 15 games and tallied 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points, along with 49 penalty minutes.[5] He returned to Kunlun Red Star for the subsequent seasons, contributing to the team's development initiatives. Based in Beijing, HC Kunlun Red Star operated as a pioneering force in Chinese hockey, joining the KHL in 2016–17 as part of preparations for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and aiming to popularize the sport domestically through international competition and youth programs.[22] The franchise's presence helped ignite national interest in ice hockey, fostering cultural exchange and infrastructure growth in a country where the sport was emerging.[23]Retirement
Brandon Yip officially announced his retirement from professional hockey on September 3, 2025, concluding a 16-season career that spanned the NHL, European leagues, and the KHL. The announcement was made through a social media post by the Shanghai Dragons, the organization affiliated with HC Kunlun Red Star, where he had played since 2017. At the age of 40, Yip reflected on his journey, expressing gratitude for the opportunities hockey provided and his contributions to the sport's development in China.[24] Yip cited his age and a desire to prioritize family and future endeavors in Canada as key factors in his decision to retire. Born in Vancouver and raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, he expressed excitement about returning home to spend more time with his family after years abroad. He also mentioned pursuing new opportunities that would keep him connected to hockey, while cherishing the lifelong relationships formed during his career.[4] In his final 2024–25 season with Kunlun Red Star, Yip served as one of the team's captains, providing veteran leadership despite being limited by injuries to just 8 games, where he recorded two assists. His role extended beyond on-ice play, as he continued to mentor younger players and represent the team's commitment to building hockey in China, a cause he had championed throughout his KHL tenure.[25] Following his retirement, Yip has remained involved in ceremonial aspects of the sport, including dropping the puck at the launch of the Chinese Ice Hockey League (CIHL) in November 2024, highlighting his ongoing ties to hockey's growth in China. As of late 2025, he has begun transitioning to life in Canada, focusing on family and potential post-playing contributions to the game.[26]International representation
Eligibility and team selection
Yip possesses dual Canadian-Chinese citizenship, stemming from his Chinese heritage as a third-generation Canadian whose parents are of Chinese descent.[27] Yip naturalized as a Chinese citizen, meeting International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) regulations for dual-national players, which require representation of the ancestral nation after fulfilling a two-season residency requirement in that country.[27][9] The Chinese Ice Hockey Association first approached Yip around 2017, coinciding with his signing to play for the Beijing-based KHL team Kunlun Red Star—his inaugural professional stint in China and initial visit to the country.[27] This opportunity aligned with China's efforts to bolster its domestic hockey infrastructure ahead of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics. In 2021, amid preparations for the Beijing Games, Yip opted to commit his international allegiance to China rather than pursuing opportunities with Canada, for which he was eligible by birth.[28] His formal first call-up to the Chinese national team occurred in January 2022 for the Olympics, where he was immediately designated captain.[9] As captain starting with the 2022 Olympics, Yip assumed a pivotal leadership role in nurturing China's nascent international program, drawing on his professional experience to mentor a roster blending heritage players and domestic talent.[7] He described the position as "an extreme honour," emphasizing its significance in advancing the sport's growth in China.[7]Key tournaments and achievements
Yip's international debut came as captain for China's men's national ice hockey team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, their debut in the Olympic tournament, where he appeared in all four games and recorded one assist.[5][6] As the host nation, China qualified automatically but faced stiff competition in the preliminary round, losing to Denmark (1-2), Germany (2-3), and the United States (2-8), finishing with an 0-3 record and failing to advance to the quarterfinals. Yip's leadership was pivotal in fostering team unity during this historic appearance, drawing on his professional experience to guide a roster blending heritage players and domestic talent.[29] In April 2022, shortly after the Olympics, Yip captained China at the IIHF World Championship Division II Group A tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, where the team achieved a perfect 4-0 record and won gold with a dominant goal differential of 28-4, securing promotion to Division I Group B.[30][5] Yip contributed significantly with three goals and three assists in four games, helping drive the promotion effort that marked a key step in elevating China's international standing.[5] Yip returned as captain for the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division I Group B in Tallinn, Estonia, where China finished third with a 2-2-1 record, including a 5-2 bronze-medal win over Estonia.[31][5] He tallied one goal and three assists across five games, with notable contributions such as an assist in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Netherlands and in the decisive third-place game.[32][5] This performance helped maintain China's position in the higher division while showcasing improved competitiveness against stronger European opponents.[31] Across his international tenure with China, Yip played 13 games, accumulating 11 points (4 goals and 7 assists), all while serving as captain.[5] His role extended beyond on-ice performance, as he actively mentored younger Chinese players through leadership on the national team and participation in development camps, contributing to the broader growth of ice hockey in China by inspiring the next generation and sharing NHL-honed skills.[33][34] Yip's KHL experience with Kunlun Red Star further solidified his selection for these tournaments, providing the residency required for eligibility.[2]Career statistics
NHL Statistics (2009–2014)
Brandon Yip appeared in 174 regular season games in the National Hockey League across four seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and Phoenix Coyotes, recording 29 goals and 27 assists for 56 points.[5]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | Playoff GP | Playoff G | Playoff A | Playoff Pts | Playoff PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Colorado Avalanche | 32 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2010–11 | Colorado Avalanche | 71 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011–12 | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011–12 | Nashville Predators | 25 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2012–13 | Nashville Predators | 34 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013–14 | Phoenix Coyotes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 174 | 29 | 27 | 56 | 130 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
AHL and ECHL Statistics
In the American Hockey League, Yip played 103 games over three seasons with the Lake Erie Monsters, Portland Pirates, and Norfolk Admirals, accumulating 19 goals and 29 assists for 48 points. He also appeared in seven games in the ECHL with the Utah Grizzlies during the 2014–15 season.[5]AHL
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Lake Erie Monsters | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2013–14 | Portland Pirates | 66 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 87 |
| 2014–15 | Norfolk Admirals | 31 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Total | 103 | 19 | 29 | 48 | 99 |
ECHL
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Utah Grizzlies | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
European Leagues Statistics
Yip competed in European leagues from 2014 to 2017 in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with Adler Mannheim and Düsseldorfer EG, and in 2020–21 in the Finnish Liiga with Jukurit. In DEL, he played 91 regular season games, scoring 22 goals and 15 assists for 37 points, and appeared in 17 playoff games.[5]DEL
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | Playoff GP | Playoff G | Playoff A | Playoff Pts | Playoff PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Adler Mannheim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| 2015–16 | Adler Mannheim | 44 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 134 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Düsseldorfer EG | 41 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 91 | 22 | 15 | 37 | 254 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 40 |
Liiga
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Jukurit | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 49 |
| Total | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 49 |
KHL Statistics (2017–2025)
Yip spent eight seasons with HC Kunlun Red Star in the Kontinental Hockey League from 2017 to 2025, playing 340 regular season games and tallying 92 goals and 93 assists for 185 points. Kunlun Red Star did not qualify for playoffs in seasons where Yip was active, resulting in no playoff appearances.[5]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Kunlun Red Star | 48 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 44 |
| 2018–19 | Kunlun Red Star | 62 | 21 | 15 | 36 | 89 |
| 2019–20 | Kunlun Red Star | 50 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 51 |
| 2021–22 | Kunlun Red Star | 46 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 27 |
| 2022–23 | Kunlun Red Star | 59 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 57 |
| 2023–24 | Kunlun Red Star | 67 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 89 |
| 2024–25 | Kunlun Red Star | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 340 | 92 | 93 | 185 | 361 |
International competitions
Brandon Yip's international statistics with the China national team are summarized below, covering his appearances in major tournaments organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).2022 Winter Olympics
Yip captained China at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where the team competed in the men's tournament.| Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Olympics | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 |
IIHF World Championships
Yip participated in two IIHF World Championship tournaments with China: the 2022 Division II Group A (D2A) and the 2023 Division I Group B (D1B). 2022 IIHF World Championship Division II Group A| Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 WC D2A | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 WC D1B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 |
| Tournaments | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | -8 |