Nolan Allan (born April 28, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for 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]

Nolan Allan
Born (2003-04-28) April 28, 2003 (age 21)
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 Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft 32nd overall, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

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Junior

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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]

Professional

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On October 8, 2024, Allan made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5–2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club.[8]

International play

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Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  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.[9]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Saskatoon Blazers SMAAAHL 39 12 23 35 32 13 6 15 21 26
2018–19 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 7 0 1 1 2
2019–20 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 58 2 6 8 25
2020–21 La Ronge Ice Wolves SJHL 5 2 3 5 10
2020–21 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 16 1 1 2 21
2021–22 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 65 7 34 41 69 5 0 1 1 2
2022–23 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 16 4 7 11 10
2022–23 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 41 7 9 16 40 19 2 8 10 19
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 60 5 12 17 47
AHL totals 60 5 12 17 47

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada Red U17 5th 5 0 1 1 2
2021 Canada U18   7 1 1 2 2
2023 Canada WJC   7 1 1 2 4
Junior totals 19 2 3 5 8

Awards and achievements

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Award Year Ref
CHL
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2023 [7]
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup 2023 [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ a b "Thunderbirds claim Ed Chynoweth Cup with Game 5 victory in 2023 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien". whl.ca. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Québec Remparts cap off impressive season by winning 2023 Memorial Cup". Canadian Hockey League. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "RECAP: Blackhawks Come Up Short in Utah". Blackhawks.com. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
2021
Succeeded by