Nolan Allan

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Nolan Allan
Born (2003-04-28) April 28, 2003 (age 20)
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs  (AHL)
NHL Draft 32nd overall, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023present

Nolan Allan (born April 28, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Allan was drafted in the first round, 32nd overall, by the Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

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Playing career

Junior

In the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Prince Albert Raiders selected Allan in the first round, third overall. [2] In the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected in first round, 32nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. [1] He was later signed by the Blackhawks to a three-year, entry-level contract on September 17, 2021. [3]

Prior to the 2022–23 season, on October 4, 2022, he was named captain of the Raiders. [4] However, his tenure did not last long. On November 16, 2022, Allan and teammate Reese Shaw were traded to the Seattle Thunderbirds for Easton Kovacs, Braydon Dube, Gabe Ludwidg, and six draft selections, including two first rounds selections in 2023 and 2024. [5] With the Thunderbirds, Allan won the Ed Chynoweth Cup as 2023 WHL playoff champions. [6] This victory qualified the team for the 2023 Memorial Cup, where they reached the final, before being defeated by the Quebec Remparts. Allan was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team at the end of the tournament. [7]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Canada

On December 12, 2022, Allan was named to Team Canada to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded one goal and one assist in seven games and won a gold medal. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Saskatoon Blazers SMAAAHL 3912233532136152126
2018–19 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 70112
2019–20 Prince Albert RaidersWHL5826825
2020–21 La Ronge Ice Wolves SJHL 523510
2020–21 Prince Albert RaidersWHL1611221
2021–22 Prince Albert RaidersWHL65734416950112
2022–23 Prince Albert RaidersWHL16471110
2022–23 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL4179164019281019
WHL totals20321587916724291121

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 Canada Red U17 5th50112
2021 Canada U18 Gold medal icon.svg71122
2023 Canada WJC Gold medal icon.svg71124
Junior totals192358

Awards and achievements

AwardYearRef
CHL
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2023 [7]
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup 2023 [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Zator, Matthew (July 24, 2021). "2021 NHL Draft: Live Tracker". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  2. "2018 Bantam Draft". Western Hockey League . Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  3. "Blackhawks sign Nolan Allan to three-year, entry-level contract". Chicago Blackhawks. September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  4. Mahon, Rob (October 4, 2022). "Allan named captain as Raiders unveil leadership group". paNOW. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  5. Reiter, Nathan (November 16, 2022). "Raiders deal captain Allan to Seattle in blockbuster trade". Prince Albert Daily Herald . Retrieved November 16, 2022.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2021
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