Harrison Brunicke — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Harrison Brunicke is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Harrison Brunicke has 1 goals, 0 assists and 1 points in 9 games, worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Harrison Brunicke represents a young defensive prospect, making his NHL debut at just 20 years old. His inaugural season, the 2025-26 campaign, saw him play 9 games, where he registered his first career goal for his only point. This limited exposure provides an initial glimpse into his potential at the professional level.
Across his brief nine-game stint, Brunicke posted a GAR of 0.2, indicating a very slight positive impact. While his primary value driver was even-strength offense, it did not contribute significantly to his overall GAR. He remains a raw talent who has only just begun to experience the demands of NHL competition.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Draft | 2024 — Round 2, Pick 44 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 | 8 | 12.5% | 15:43 | 50.2% | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Harrison Brunicke has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Brunicke's GAR this season?
Harrison Brunicke has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Harrison Brunicke's WAR this season?
Harrison Brunicke has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Harrison Brunicke have this season?
Harrison Brunicke has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 9 games this season.
Is Harrison Brunicke a good defenseman?
Harrison Brunicke ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Harrison Brunicke drafted?
Harrison Brunicke was drafted in 2024 — Round 2, Pick 44 — PIT.