Brandon Saad (born October 27, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Saad was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended Pine-Richland High School. He is American of Syrian descent. He was drafted in the second round, 43rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Saad currently wears #20 (previously #43) for the Chicago Blackhawks.