Nolan Allan

Nolan Allan (born April 28, 2003) is a Canadian junior ice hockey defenceman for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL) 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]

Nolan Allan
Born (2003-04-28) April 28, 2003
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
Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
NHL Draft 32nd overall, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career TBD–present

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 alongside Landon Kosior, Evan Herman, Carson Latimer who were named assistants.[4] On November 16, 2022, Allan along with 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]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 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.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
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 — — — — —
WHL totals 161 14 49 64 127 5 0 1 1 2

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada Red U17 5th 5 0 1 1 2
2021 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 1 2 2
2023 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 1 2 4
Junior totals 19 2 3 5 8

References
  1. 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. Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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