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 July 18, 1983) is a Canadian actor and former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre. Brandon is a member of the Ojibway Indigenous community from the Garden River First Nations in Northern Ontario. He last played for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Brandon comes from a hockey family. His dad, Ted Nolan, was also an NHL player and coach. Ted even won the Jack Adams Award in 1997, which is given to the best coach in the NHL. Brandon's brother, Jordan Nolan, also played in the NHL.
Playing Career Highlights
Brandon Nolan played three years in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Oshawa Generals. The OHL is a major junior hockey league in Canada. 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 in the NHL. This happened because another player was injured. In his very first NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brandon got his first NHL point. He helped set up a goal for his teammate, Andrew Ladd.
After this, Brandon was sent back to the Albany River Rats, which was the Hurricanes' minor league team. However, he was called back to the Hurricanes several times that season. This was to help fill spots when other players on the team got injured.
Sadly, Brandon missed the entire 2008–09 season because of a concussion. A concussion is a serious head injury. After this, he was released from the Carolina Hurricanes. This meant his professional hockey career came to an end.
Life After Hockey
Since retiring from hockey, Brandon Nolan has been very busy. He has worked in different areas, including charity work and community relations.
He was an advisor for community and client relations with a company called Ishkonigan Incorporated. He also worked as a hockey scout for the Rochester Americans. For a time, he was a research analyst with the Assembly of First Nations. This is a national organization that represents Indigenous peoples in Canada.
After his hockey career ended, Brandon went to Durham College. He earned a special diploma in Business Administration and Marketing. With his dad and brother, he started a business called 3NOLANS First Nation Hockey School. This hockey camp helps inspire young Indigenous people across Canada. It makes hockey skills training available for them.
Brandon is also the Vice President of the Ted Nolan Foundation. This foundation has helped many young Aboriginal people. It sends them to leadership camps, helping them grow and learn.
In 2022, Brandon and his brother Jordan appeared in the TV show Shoresy. They both played ice hockey players named Jim.
Awards and Honours
Brandon Nolan has received awards for his achievements. One of these is the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for academic excellence.
