University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletics

Brian Barker spent two seasons at UW-Superior, bringing a bagful of talent to the Yellowjackets following two years at Northern Michigan University. Barker helped the Yellowjackets to the final four in both 1996 and 1997 and was among the top scorers on both teams, leading the team in goals as a junior and assists as a senior.

A two-time AHCA All-American, Barker was also a two-time All-NCHA selection. Barker scored the game-winning goal in double overtime of the 1997 national semifinal, giving the Yellowjackets the chance to play for a national championship the next day.

Career Statistics and Honors

• Career Statistics: 67 games played, 37 goals, 48 assists, 85 points
• Played in two NCAA Final Fours
• All-WSUC Second Team in 1996-97
• All-NCHA First Team in 1995-96 and 1996-97
• Second Team AHCA All-American in 1995-96 and 1996-97
• Led team in goals and points as a junior Led team in assists as a senior
• Scored 9 power play goals in 1995-96, 8th best all-time
• Scored the game-winning goal in double overtime of the 1997 NCAA Semifinal against Norwich, putting the Yellowjackets in the national championship game