Yann Danis is a graduate of Brown University, where he was a two-time All-American, ECAC Player of the Year and Goalie of the Year. He was also a Top 3 Hobey Baker finalist during his senior year. After graduation, Yann signed a contract with his hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens, where he recorded a shutout in his first NHL game, and also in his first AHL game for their affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs. Yann was awarded the prestigious Bas Bastien award for the AHL goalie of the year in 11’-12’ and was also a 3- time AHL All-Star.