Brandon Nolan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandon Nolan |
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Nolan with the Albany River Rats in 2007
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| Born | July 18, 1983 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| NHL Draft | 72nd overall, 2001 New Jersey Devils 111th overall, 2003 Vancouver Canucks |
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| Playing career | 2003–2008 | ||
Brandon Nolan, born on July 18, 1983, is a Canadian actor and a former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre (a forward position) in the game. Brandon is a member of the Ojibwe people, an Indigenous group from the Garden River First Nation in Northern Ontario. He used to play for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Brandon's father is Ted Nolan, a former NHL player and coach. Ted Nolan won the Jack Adams Award in 1997, which is given to the best coach in the NHL. Brandon's brother, Jordan Nolan, also played hockey in the NHL.
Brandon's Hockey Journey
Brandon Nolan had a great three-year career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playing for the Oshawa Generals. During his time there, he scored 81 goals and made 103 assists. He became the top scorer for his team during those three years.
In December 2007, Brandon was called up to play for the Carolina Hurricanes. This happened because another player, Chad LaRose, was injured. In his very first NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brandon earned his first NHL point. He got an assist on a goal scored by Andrew Ladd. After that, he was sent back to the Albany River Rats (a minor league team). However, he was called up many times to play for the Hurricanes when other players were injured.
Brandon missed the entire 2008–09 hockey season because of a concussion (a type of brain injury). After that, he left the Carolina Hurricanes team.
What Brandon Does Now
Since he stopped playing professional ice hockey, Brandon Nolan has been involved in many different activities. He works with charities and other organizations.
- He is an advisor for community and client relations at Ishkonigan Incorporated. This company helps solve disagreements in Akwesasne, Ontario.
- He has also worked as a hockey scout for the Rochester Americans team.
- Brandon was a research analyst with the Assembly of First Nations.
After his hockey career ended and he recovered from his concussion, Brandon went to Durham College. He earned a special diploma in Business Administration and Marketing. After finishing his studies, he started a business with his father and brother called 3NOLANS First Nation Hockey School. This hockey camp was created to inspire young First Nation people across Canada. It helps youth learn hockey skills and encourages them to pursue their dreams.
Brandon is also the Vice President of the Ted Nolan Foundation. This foundation helps send Aboriginal youth to leadership camps, teaching them important skills for the future.
Brandon and his brother Jordan have also appeared on television. They both play characters named Jim, who are ice hockey players, in the 2022 TV series Shoresy.
Awards and Special Recognition
Brandon Nolan has received important awards for his achievements. One of these is the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for his excellent work in academics.
