Michigan Tech

Prior to Michigan Tech: Played two seasons and 118 games on the blue line for Odessa in the NAHL … Was an alternate captain in 2024-25 and skated in 59 games while tallying 34 points on five goals and 29 assists … Registered 17 points in first season in Odessa … Played four seasons of high school hockey at Hartland and was twice named All-State selection … Had 51 points in 87 MHSAA games, including 45 points over the final two seasons for the Eagles.
 
Personal: Shoots left … Born Braden Andrew Pietila on November 25, 2004 in Howell, Michigan … Son of Mark and Rebecca Pietila … Has an older sister Ali, and younger brothers, Jake, Austin, and Brandt … Attended Hartland High School … Also played lacrosse … Enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing … First cousins with former Huskies Blake, Logan, and Chase Pietila … Was teammates with Reid Daavettila in youth hockey … Majoring in civil engineering.