Brown's journey to Leafs a tale of perseverance

If you’re a young hockey player who doesn’t have the physical size of some of your teammates, you’re likely to find inspiration in the developmental path of Maple Leafs winger Connor Brown. Although he’s just four games into his NHL career – and scored his first goal as a Leaf on March 24 against the Anaheim Ducks – the 22-year-old Toronto native was never a sure bet to play in hockey’s greatest league.

But where there were obstacles and challenges along the way – some of them natural, and some that came in the heat of on-ice battle – Brown persevered and now provides an example of the drive and determination required to realize a lifelong dream.

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