Nick Foligno
15 Interesting Facts
Nick Foligno is a veteran NHL forward and respected leader who served as captain for both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
He won both the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2017.
He served as the captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets after being named to the role in May 2015.
He was selected 28th overall in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.
He performed his father's famous goal celebration, the 'Leap', after scoring his first NHL goal against Carey Price.
He served as a team captain at the 2015 NHL All-Star Game hosted in Columbus.
He registered a career-high 31 goals and 73 points during the 2014–15 NHL regular season.
He was named the 36th captain in Chicago Blackhawks franchise history in September 2024.
He scored an overtime playoff winner in 2014 against Marc-André Fleury after a teammate blocked a slapshot with his head.
He played his 1,000th career NHL game in April 2022 in a home win against his former team, Columbus.
He wore jersey number 17 in Boston because a teammate had already taken his usual number 71.
He recorded a career-high four assists in a single game during a 7–2 victory against Anaheim in March 2024.
He and his wife donated $1 million in 2016 to Children's Hospitals in Columbus and Boston.
He represented the United States at the 2010 World Championship, scoring three goals in six games.
He scored his first career OHL goal against Kitchener Rangers goaltender Dan Turple on November 20, 2004.
He earned his first AHL point with an assist in a 6–3 loss to the Philadelphia Phantoms on November 16, 2007.
About Nick Foligno
Nick Foligno is an American professional ice hockey left winger known for his leadership, physical presence, and two-way versatility. Selected 28th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, he has gone on to serve as captain for both the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks. Across a career spanning over 1,200 NHL games, he was recognized for his leadership and community contributions by winning both the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2017.
Career Achievements & Milestones
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2017
Mark Messier Leadership Award
2017
NHL All-Star Game
2015
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Teams & Career
Nick Foligno plays for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2006.