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He was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Owen Nolan
Owen Nolan is a Canadian former professional ice hockey power forward who was drafted first overall in 1990, played 18 seasons in the NHL, was a five-time All-Star, and won an Olympic gold medal.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
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He was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game five times during his career.
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He captained the San Jose Sharks during his tenure with the team.
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He played for eight different NHL franchises throughout his extensive career.
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He amassed a total of 885 points over his 1,200 NHL regular season games.
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His best offensive season came in 1999–2000, when he scored 44 goals and 84 points.
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He performed a memorable 'called shot' during the 1997 NHL All-Star Game, pointing to the top corner before scoring a hat trick goal.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game on October 22, 2007, while a member of the Calgary Flames.
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His family moved from Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Thorold, Ontario, when he was seven months old to avoid religious persecution.
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He scored a memorable goal from just past centre ice in Game 7 of the 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.
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He owns two restaurants called Britannia Arms located in San Jose, California.
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His contract negotiations after the 2004–05 NHL lockout led to an arbitration case with the Toronto Maple Leafs over his salary.
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He scored his 400th and 401st career NHL goals while playing for the Minnesota Wild against his former team, the San Jose Sharks.
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He is one of only six players in NHL history to have been born on the island of Ireland.
About Owen Nolan
A powerful right winger, he was drafted first overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and went on to have an 18-year NHL career. He captained the San Jose Sharks, was a five-time NHL All-Star, and won Olympic gold with Team Canada. He finished his career with over 400 goals and 800 points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Olympic Gold Medal
2002
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World Championships Gold Medal
1997
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NHL All-Star
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Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
2014
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Owen Nolan.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 214 lbs (97 kg)
Born: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 422
Assists: 463
Points: 885
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1990
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche San Jose Sharks Toronto Maple Leafs Phoenix Coyotes Calgary Flames Minnesota Wild ZSC Lions
Owen Nolan played for 8 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1990.