Nolan Moyle Explained

Nolan Moyle
Birth Date:1999 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:198
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
League:KHL
Team:Kunlun Red Star
Career Start:2023

Nolan Moyle (born April 13, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey right wing for the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He played college ice hockey at Michigan.

Playing career

Junior

Moyle was drafted 117th overall by the Green Bay Gamblers in the 2016 USHL Phase II draft.[1] During the 2016–17 season, he recorded five goals and 10 assists in 59 games for the Gamblers. He competed at the 2017 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[2] During the 2017–18 season, he recorded 19 goals and 26 assists in 57 games for the Gamblers. During the Clark Cup playoffs, he recorded one goal and one assist in two games.[3]

College

Moyle was originally committed to play college ice hockey at Michigan State, before switching his commitment to Michigan.[4] Moyle began his collegiate career for the Wolverines during the 2018–19 season.[5] During his freshman season, he recorded seven goals and three assists in 30 games. During the 2019–20 season in his sophomore year, he recorded three goals and four assists in 33 games. During the 2020–21 season in his junior year, he recorded four goals and three assists in 25 games.[3]

On September 16, 2021, Moyle was named alternate captain for the 2021–22 season.[6] During his senior year, he recorded seven goals and eight assists in 36 games, and helped Michigan win the 2022 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament and advanced to the Frozen Four at the 2022 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, where they were eliminated by eventual tournament champion Denver.[7] He finished the NCAA tournament on a three-game point streak.[8]

Following his senior year, he entered the NCAA transfer portal, however, he withdrew his name and returned to Michigan.[9] [10] On September 6, 2022, Moyle was named team captain for the 2022–23 season.[11] The Wolverine's 2022–23 team was the youngest in the NCAA, and featured 12 freshman.[12] In his fifth-year senior season, he recorded three goals and four assists in 40 games, and helped Michigan win the 2023 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament and advanced to the Frozen Four at the 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament for the second consecutive year, where they were eliminated by eventual tournament champion Quinnipiac.[13] [14]

Professional

On July 20, 2023, Moyle signed a two-year contract with Kunlun Red Star of the KHL.[15] He scored his first professional goal on September 6, 2023, in a game against HC Dinamo Minsk.[16]

Personal life

Moyle was born to Henry and Theresa Moyle. His mother swam on the UCLA Bruins swimming team.[3]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2016–17Green Bay GamblersUSHL595101514
2017–18Green Bay GamblersUSHL571926452221120
2018–19University of MichiganB1G30731030
2019–20University of MichiganB1G333478
2020–21University of MichiganB1G2543733
2021–22University of MichiganB1G36781549
2022–23University of MichiganB1G4034736
2023–24Kunlun Red StarKHL55471137
KHL totals55471137

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gamblers trade first pick for two forwards . . Andrew . Pekarek . May 3, 2016 . November 9, 2023.
  2. Web site: Gamblers compete at USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game . . January 10, 2017 . November 9, 2023.
  3. Web site: Nolan Moyle . . MGoBlue.com . November 9, 2023.
  4. Web site: Through 157 games and a lifetime of consistency, the built identity of Nolan Moyle . . Charlie . Pappalardo . February 25, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  5. Web site: U-M Announces Incoming Class for 2018-19 Season . Timothy . Garske . . MGoBlue.com . August 10, 2018 . July 23, 2021.
  6. Web site: Michigan Ice Hockey Selects 2021-22 Captains . . MGoBlue.com . Kristy . McNeil . September 16, 2021 . November 9, 2023.
  7. Web site: Michigan hockey stunned by Denver in OT, 3-2, in Frozen Four semifinal . . Chris . Solari . April 7, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  8. Web site: Michigan's High-Octane Frozen Four Run Ends in Overtime Against Denver . Kristy . McNeil . . MGoBlue.com . April 7, 2022 . July 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Captain Nolan Moyle is back and ready to lead . . Noah . Kingsley . September 29, 2022 . November 9, 2023.
  10. Web site: Three Michigan hockey upperclassmen enter transfer portal, goalie withdraws name . . Ryan . Zuke . April 10, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  11. Web site: Michigan hopes Moyle, alternate captains can build up new roster . . Connor . Earegood . September 6, 2022 . November 9, 2023.
  12. Web site: Moyle’s leadership integral to team success . . John . Tondora . November 2, 2022 . November 9, 2023.
  13. Web site: Michigan hockey's national title quest iced by Quinnipiac at Frozen Four . . Nolan . Bianchi . April 6, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  14. Web site: How team captain has been the glue for No. 4 Michigan hockey during ‘crazy year’ . . Ryan . Zuke . March 11, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  15. Web site: New acquisitions as Dragons’ roster takes shape . hcredstar.com . July 28, 2023 . November 9, 2023.
  16. Web site: Graduating college . hcredstar.com . September 6, 2023 . November 9, 2023.