Oliver Bonk

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Oliver Bonk
Born (2005-01-09) January 9, 2005 (age 19)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Philadelphia Flyers
London Knights  (OHL)
NHL draft 22nd overall, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career TBDpresent

Oliver Bonk (born January 9, 2005) is a Canadian ice hockey player for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) while under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 22nd overall by the Flyers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

During the 2022–23 season, in his first full season with the London Knights, Bonk recorded ten goals and 30 assists in 67 games. He ranked second among rookie defencemen in the OHL with 40 points, and ranked first with 17 power-play points and four short-handed points. [1] [2] Following the conclusion of the season, Bonk was drafted 22nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. Bonk was one of two of Philadelphia's first-round selections, the other being Matvei Michkov. [2] The Flyers had acquired the 22nd pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets via trade, who in turn had acquired the pick from the Los Angeles Kings at the 2022–23 trade deadline.

Personal life

Bonk is the son of Czech former player Radek Bonk. [3] Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario while Radek was playing for the Ottawa Senators. [2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 St. Thomas Stars GOJHL 32527321460116
2021–22 London Knights OHL 10033671012
2022–23 London KnightsOHL671030403821011116
2023–24 London KnightsOHL60244367321879168
OHL totals137347611076468202816

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2024 Canada WJC 5th50332
Junior totals50332

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
OHL
J. Ross Robertson Cup 2024 [4]

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References

  1. Morreale, Mike G. (June 16, 2023). "Bonk focused on all-around game ahead of 2023 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Han, Giana (June 28, 2023). "Flyers draft defenseman Oliver Bonk with their second pick of the first round". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  3. Maher, Sarah Jean (June 28, 2023). "What are the Flyers getting in Oliver Bonk? We watched a game with his dad, Radek". The Athletic . Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. "Tournament field set for 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow". chl.ca. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Philadelphia Flyers' first round draft pick
2023
Succeeded by
Incumbent