Nolan Allan

Nolan Allan (born April 28, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract 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 (age 22) 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 Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL draft	32nd overall, 2021 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2023–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.^[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

On October 8, 2024, Allan made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5–2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club.^[8] He scored his first NHL goal on December 19, 2024, in a Blackhawks 3-1 victory at home against the Seattle Kraken.^[9]

International play

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.^[10]

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		—	—	—	—	—
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		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		43	1	7	8	16		―	―	―	―	―
2024–25	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		20	2	4	6	43		7	0	4	4	17
NHL totals				43	1	7	8	16		—	—	—	—	—

International

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

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