Wade Allison (ice hockey)

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Wade Allison
Born (1997-10-14) October 14, 1997 (age 26)
Carman, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
Milwaukee Admirals  (AHL)
Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2016
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2021–present

Wade Allison (born October 14, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Allison was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round, 52nd overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

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Early life

Allison was born October 14, 1997, on a 200-acre agricultural plot in Myrtle, Manitoba, just outside of Carman. [1] He played two seasons with the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League, and was one of the team members who won the Clark Cup in the 2015–16 USHL season. [2] The next day, Allison was named as the MVP of the Clark Cup Playoffs. [3]

Playing career

Amateur

In 2015, Allison committed to playing college ice hockey at Western Michigan University. [4] He drew attention in his freshman year in the Broncos program, finishing his season with 29 points on 12 goals and 17 assists, as well as a playoff appearance. [5] On December 9, 2017, Allison netted his second hat trick of the 2017-18 season, becoming one of two NCAA hockey players to score multiple hat tricks that season. [6]

On January 13, 2018, [7] Allison suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in a game against St. Cloud State, and did not return to play until midway through his junior year. [8] During the 2019-20 season, Allison was named as an alternate captain for the Broncos. [9] Later that season, Allison suffered a shoulder injury, and only appeared in 26 games, over the course of which he scored 10 goals and 23 points. [10] While the Broncos qualified for the 2020 NCHC Tournament, all playoff games were canceled on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11]

Professional

Philadelphia Flyers

On June 25, 2016, Allison was selected in the second round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, 52nd overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers. [12] He was given the option to begin professional hockey before completing his college career, but elected to continue playing at WMU, citing a desire to monitor his ACL injury, as well as a perceived opportunity to play in the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. [13]

On March 27, 2020, the Flyers signed Allison to an entry-level contract. [14] Allison suffered an undisclosed injury during the Flyers training camp and started the 2020–21 season on the injury reserve. [15]

Allison made his NHL debut on April 15, 2021, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. [16] He scored his first NHL goal in the next game, on April 17, in a 6–3 loss against the Washington Capitals. [17]

Nashville Predators

On March 8, 2024, the Flyers traded Allison to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Denis Gurianov. [18]

Playing style

Allison is considered a power forward, with Colorado College Tigers head coach Mike Haviland comparing his playing style to that of Troy Brouwer. [19] Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr has described him as possessing "a great package of size, speed, and skill." [20]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15 Tri-City Storm USHL 356713870220
2015–16 Tri-City StormUSHL56252247461197164
2016–17 Western Michigan University NCHC 3612172953—————
2017–18 Western Michigan UniversityNCHC2215153029—————
2018–19 Western Michigan UniversityNCHC22871520—————
2019–20 Western Michigan UniversityNCHC2610132317—————
2020–21 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 104599—————
2020–21 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 144374—————
2021–22 Lehigh Valley PhantomsAHL28107174—————
2021–22 Philadelphia FlyersNHL10000—————
2022–23 Philadelphia FlyersNHL60961536—————
2023–24 Lehigh Valley PhantomsAHL461071744—————
NHL totals751392240—————

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