Noah Hanifin

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Noah Hanifin
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Noah Hanifin as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes
Born (1997-01-25) January 25, 1997 (age 27)
Norwood, Massachusetts, USA
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team Carolina Hurricanes
National team  United States
NHL Draft 5th overall, 2015
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2015–present

Noah Hanifin (born January 25, 1997) is an American ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hanifin was drafted fifth overall by the Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Amateur

He was considered to be a top-three pick for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and the number-one rated defenseman. He was picked 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.[1] Hanifin played for the USA Hockey's U17 program based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, but was added to the U18 national team as an underage player, helping to lead Team USA to the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was the highest-scoring American defenceman of the tournament with one goal and five points.[2] After fast-tracking his high school graduation, Hanifin matriculated at Boston College as a 17-year-old, playing for the Eagles and becoming the second youngest player in the team's history.[3]

Professional

Hanifin was selected fifth Overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. On July 11, 2015, Hanifin signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility.[4] He made his NHL debut October 8, 2015, against the Nashville Predators. Hanifin scored his first NHL goal against Anton Khudobin of the Anaheim Ducks on November 16, 2015.

International play

Hanifin has represented the United States internationally at the 2014 U17 World Hockey Challenge, 2014 U18 IIHF World Championships, and the 2015 World Junior Championships.

Personal life

Born to Bob and Tina Hanifin, Hanifin grew up in Norwood, Massachusetts, with two younger siblings; Cole and Lily. He attended Saint Sebastian's School.[5]

Prior to being drafted by the Hurricanes, Hanifin spoke highly of the Toronto Maple Leafs, even stating he would hope to be drafted by them, or play for them in the future.[6][7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 27 2 9 11 — — — — — —
2011–12 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 28 5 24 29 — — — — — —
2012–13 Saint Sebastian's School USHS 28 10 24 34 — — — — — —
2013–14 U.S. National Development Team USHL 31 6 14 20 18 — — — — —
2014–15 Boston College HE 37 5 18 23 16 — — — — —
2015–16 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 79 4 18 22 22 — — — — —
NHL totals 79 4 18 22 22 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 United States U17 1st 6 1 2 3 10
2014 United States WJC18 1st 7 1 4 5 4
2015 United States WJC 5th 5 0 2 2 0
Junior totals 18 2 8 10 14

References

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  3. ↑ Profile, bceagles.com; accessed February 23, 2015.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Carolina Hurricanes first round draft pick
2015		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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