Julien Nantel

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Julien Nantel
Born (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 (age 27)
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for San Antonio Rampage
Colorado Eagles
Utah Grizzlies
Trois-Rivières Lions
NHL Draft 204th overall, 2014
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2016–2022

Julien Nantel (born September 6, 1996) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

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Playing career

Nantel played 40 games for the Laval-Montreal Rousseau Royal in the QMAAA as a 15 year old, and scored 11 goals with 17 assists and 8 penalty minutes. In his second season with the Royal's he led the team in the playoffs to capture the championship and earn honors as the playoff MVP with 17 points in 17 games.

He was selected by Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the second round (30th overall) of the 2012 QMJHL Entry Draft. [2] Despite being ranked much higher, he was drafted in the 6th round of the 2014 NHL Entry draft but continued to play in the QMJHL; over the next two seasons he improved both his offensive numbers and his skill as a defensive forward. [3] On March 9, 2016 he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. [4]

In his rookie professional season in 2016–17, Nantel was assigned to American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, on October 1, 2016. [5] Used in primarily a defensive forward role, Nantel appeared in 59 games with the Rampage for 8 points. On March 8, 2017, Nantel was re-assigned to secondary ECHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Provided a larger role with the Eagles to continue his development, Nantel remained with the club through the post-season, flourishing in recording 8 goals and 16 points in 20 games to help the Eagles capture their first Kelly Cup. [6]

As an impending restricted free agent following the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Nantel's tenure with the Avalanche ended after he was not tendered a qualifying offer on June 25, 2019. [7] After exploring free agency, Nantel opted to return and continue with the Colorado Eagles, accepting a one-year AHL contract on July 23, 2019. [8] In the 2019–20 season, Nantel in his fourth AHL campaign registered career best marks of 8 goals, 5 assists and 13 points in 35 games before the season was ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sitting out the ensuing 2020–21 season, Nantel returned to the professional ranks in agreeing to a contract with inaugural ECHL club, Trois-Rivières Lions, on July 16, 2021. [9] In the 2021–22 season, Nantel was limited to just 33 regular season games due to an ankle injury and later a concussion, however was able to contribute with 17 points. After appearing in the opening two playoff contests, Nantel was demoted as a healthy scratch and later left the club announcing his retirement from professional hockey to pursue a career in finance. [10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2011–12Laval-Montréal Rousseau Royal QMAAA 401117288—————
2012–13Laval-Montréal Rousseau RoyalQMAAA361921401817611176
2012–13 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 4101000000
2013–14 Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL681420341890442
2014–15 Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL642635613463142
2015–16 Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesQMJHL52222446282044812
2016–17 San Antonio Rampage AHL 5953810—————
2016–17 Colorado Eagles ECHL 520202088166
2017–18 San Antonio RampageAHL4862812—————
2017–18 Colorado EaglesECHL18411156243472
2018–19 Colorado EaglesAHL45134841010
2018–19 Utah Grizzlies ECHL106394—————
2019–20 Colorado EaglesAHL3585138—————
2021–22 Trois-Rivières Lions ECHL3389171021120
AHL totals1872013333841010

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2013 Canada Quebec U17 4th61014
Junior totals61014

Awards and honours

AwardYear
QMAAA
Playoff MVP2013
QMJHL
President's Cup (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies) 2016
ECHL
Kelly Cup (Colorado Eagles) 2017, 2018 [6] [11]

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  5. ↑ "Avalanche makes roster moves before facing Kings". Colorado Avalanche. 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  6. 1 2 "Colorado Eagles sweep South Carolina to win first Kelly Cup". Denver Post . 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  7. ↑ "Andrighetto not qualified by Avalanche". coloradohockeynow.com. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
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  9. ↑ Trois-Rivières Lions (July 16, 2021). "Lions sign former AHL'er Julien Nantel". Twitter . Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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