Brian Bonin (born November 28, 1973, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.) is a former professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the ninth round, 211th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. After being named Minnesota Mr. Hockey in 1992 for his play at White Bear Lake High School, Bonin entered the University of Minnesota. His stellar time with the Golden Gophers culminated with winning the Hobey Baker Award, given to the most outstanding collegiate hockey player in the NCAA, in his senior season.