Owen Nolan

Guide Note

Owen Nolan was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques as the first overall National Hockey League draft pick in 1990. He played in Quebec for four years and moved with the team to become a member of the Colorado Avalanche.

Early into the 1995-1996 season, Nolan was traded to San Jose where he remained for eight years during the height of his professional hockey career. He became the Sharks team captain and led his team to five consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs from 1998-2003.

After being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2003, Nolan played little for the next few years because of the lockout and serious knee injuries.

As a free agent, Nolan signed a one year contract to play with the Phoenix Coyotes for the 2006-2007 season. The next season found him playing with the Calgary Flames for his best season in years: He scored his first hat trick since 1999 and his first playoff goal since 2002.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Owen Liam Nolan
2. Birth date: February 12, 1972
3. Birth place: Belfast, Northern Ireland
4. Position: Right wing
5. Played 1,000th NHL game on October 22, 2007
6. Five-time NHL All-Star
7. Cover athlete for NHL 2001 video game
8. Tied for the League's second top goal scorer in 2000