Nolan Allan Explained

Nolan Allan
Birth Date:April 28, 2003
Birth Place:Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:170
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:NHL
Team:Chicago Blackhawks
Prospect Team:Rockford IceHogs
Prospect League:AHL
Draft:32nd overall
Draft Year:2021
Draft Team:Chicago Blackhawks
Career Start:2023

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]

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

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 seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2018–19Saskatoon BlazersSMAAAHL39 12 23 35 3213 6 15 21 26
2018–19Prince Albert RaidersWHL7 0 1 1 2
2019–20Prince Albert RaidersWHL58 2 6 8 25
2020–21La Ronge Ice WolvesSJHL5 2 3 5 10
2020–21Prince Albert RaidersWHL16 1 1 2 21
2021–22Prince Albert RaidersWHL65 7 34 41 695 0 1 1 2
2022–23Prince Albert RaidersWHL16 4 7 11 10
2022–23Seattle ThunderbirdsWHL41 7 9 16 4019 2 8 10 19
2023–24Rockford IceHogsAHL60 5 12 17 47
AHL totals60 5 12 17 47

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019Canada RedU175th50112
2021CanadaU1871122
2023CanadaWJC71124
Junior totals192358

Awards and achievements

AwardYearRef
CHL
Memorial Cup All-Star Team2023
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021 NHL Draft: Live Tracker. Zator. Matthew. July 24, 2021. The Hockey Writers. November 16, 2022.
  2. News: 2018 Bantam Draft. Western Hockey League. November 16, 2022.
  3. Web site: Blackhawks sign Nolan Allan to three-year, entry-level contract . . September 17, 2021 . September 17, 2021.
  4. Web site: Allan named captain as Raiders unveil leadership group. Mahon. Rob. October 4, 2022. paNOW. November 16, 2022.
  5. News: Raiders deal captain Allan to Seattle in blockbuster trade. Reiter. Nathan. November 16, 2022. Prince Albert Daily Herald. November 16, 2022.
  6. Web site: Thunderbirds claim Ed Chynoweth Cup with Game 5 victory in 2023 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien . whl.ca . May 20, 2023 . May 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: Québec Remparts cap off impressive season by winning 2023 Memorial Cup. Canadian Hockey League. June 5, 2023. June 5, 2023.
  8. Web site: 2023 World Junior Championship rosters . NHL.com . Adam . Kimelman . December 12, 2022 . December 12, 2022.