In the 2004-2005 season, Brett Sterling had a breakout year as a junior forward for the Colorado College Tigers. In 43 games, he scored 34 goals and 29 assists for a total of 63 points, which led his team in goals and placed him second in overall points behind teammate Marty Sertich. He was also named a First Team All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association. In addition to his national recognition, Sterling was a key player for Colorado College, helping lead them to the Frozen Four and the NCAA Championship game. His remarkable year also saw him named to the First Team All-WCHA. Sterling’s ability to consistently find the back of the net made him one of the most dynamic and dangerous players in the nation during the 2004-2005 season.

After his successful college career, Sterling went on to play professionally. He was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He had a notable rookie season in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves, where he led the league in goals with 55 and won the Dudley “Red” Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s rookie of the year. Sterling played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He also spent time playing in Europe before finishing his career with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL in 2018.