Owen Nolan | |||
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Born |
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | 12 February 1972||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche San Jose Sharks Toronto Maple Leafs Phoenix Coyotes Calgary Flames Minnesota Wild ZSC Lions | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL draft |
1st overall, 1990 Quebec Nordiques | ||
Playing career | 1990–2011 |
Owen Liam Nolan (born 12 February 1972) is a Northern Irish-born Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. During his 18-year NHL career, he played for the Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, as well as playing a season with the ZSC Lions of National League A. Born in Belfast,[1] he was raised in Thorold, Ontario and played for Canada internationally. A five-time NHL All-Star, Nolan is widely known as a power forward.