Bob Nardella

Bob Nardella
Nardella with the Chicago Wolves in 2006
Born (1968-02-02) February 2, 1968 (age 56)
Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for Alleghe Hockey
Chicago Wolves
Adler Mannheim
Quad City Mallards
Milano Vipers
Rockford IceHogs
National team  Italy
Playing career 1991–2006
Coaching career 2012–present

Robert Nardella, Jr (born February 2, 1968) is an Italian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman who is the former head coach of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Following his NCAA career with Ferris State University, Nardella competed in the Italian Hockey League, Deutsche Eishockey Liga, International Hockey League, and American Hockey League. During his career, he played for the Alleghe Hockey, Chicago Wolves, Adler Mannheim, Quad City Mallards, Milano Vipers, and Rockford IceHogs. Nardella spent the majority of his professional career playing with the Chicago Wolves, where he set a franchise record for most points by a defenseman with 298. He also helped them win the International Hockey League’s Turner Cup in 1998 and 2000 and the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup in 2002.

Nardella has represented Italy internationally at the 1998 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter Olympics, as well as at the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.