Brian John Carlin (born June 13, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played five games with the Los Angeles Kings during the 1971–72 NHL season, then changed leagues to play nearly a full season with the Albert Oilers for the inaugural 1972–73 WHA season, staying with the renamed Edmonton Oilers for five games in the 1973–74 WHA season, after which he retired from hockey. Carlin was born in Calgary, Alberta and grew up in Gleichen, Alberta.