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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Richard Brooks Orpik was born on September 26, 1980, in San Francisco, California, shortly after the United States' "Miracle on Ice" victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. He was named after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Brooks">Herb Brooks</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Brooks">head coach</a> of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that achieved the historic win. Orpik grew up in Amherst, New York, where he attended the Nichols School in Buffalo. He later transferred to Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts, to further his education and hockey development.</p>

<h2>Collegiate Hockey Career at Boston College</h2>
<p>Orpik played college hockey at Boston College for three seasons. During his time there, he contributed to the Eagles winning the Hockey East postseason championship in both 1999 and 2001. He also played a key role in Boston College’s victory at the 2001 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.</p>

<h2>NHL Draft and Entry into Professional Hockey</h2>
<p>In the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Brooks Orpik was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He began his professional career with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, during the 2001–2002 season. His NHL debut came in the 2002–2003 season, where he played six games. The following season, having secured a permanent spot on the team roster, Orpik played 79 games, recorded one goal, nine assists, and accumulated 127 penalty minutes.</p>

<h2>Tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins</h2>
<p>Orpik became a cornerstone of the Penguins’ defense during his tenure. In the summer of 2008, he signed a six-year contract worth $22.5 million with the team. That same year, he was named an alternate captain, stepping in for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Gonchar">Sergei Gonchar</a> during <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Gonchar">Gonchar</a>’s injury absence. In 2009, Orpik played a significant role in helping the Penguins capture the Stanley Cup by defeating the Detroit Red Wings in seven games during the Stanley Cup Finals.</p>

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<h2>Career Milestones and Washington Capitals Leadership</h2>
<p>On January 12, 2011, Orpik reached a significant personal milestone by recording his 100th NHL point. He earned the assist on a goal by <a href="/biography/evgeni-malkin">teammate</a> <a href="/biography/evgeni-malkin">Evgeni Malkin</a> during a game against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Miller">Ryan Miller</a> and the Buffalo Sabres at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Later in his career, Orpik joined the Washington Capitals, where he served as an alternate captain and played a vital leadership role on and off the ice.</p>

<h2>International Ice Hockey Career</h2>
<p>Orpik represented the United States at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship in Stockholm. He also participated in the USA Hockey Olympic orientation camp in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver. Orpik was selected for Team USA and contributed to the team's silver medal finish, following a loss to Canada in the gold medal game.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Charity Involvement</h2>
<p>Brooks Orpik is married to Erin Lilly. Before their marriage, Erin was known for her philanthropic involvement, particularly as the organizer of the annual "Pens and Pins" charity event. This bowling fundraiser benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is a collaboration between Pittsburgh Penguins players, their families, and the community. The event is well-loved among players, their significant others, and fans alike. The couple has a daughter named Harlow Lilly.</p>

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