Dave Bolland facts for kids
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Bolland with the Chicago Blackhawks in April 2009
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| Born | June 5, 1986 Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers |
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| NHL Draft | 32nd overall, 2004 Chicago Blackhawks |
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| Playing career | 2006–2016 | ||
David D. Bolland (born June 5, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was a talented center known for his strong defensive play and important goals.
Bolland was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Before joining the NHL, he helped the London Knights win the 2005 Memorial Cup in junior hockey. He also won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Most of Bolland's career was with the Blackhawks. He won the Stanley Cup with them twice, in 2010 and 2013. He even scored the winning goal in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final with less than a minute left! He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
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Dave Bolland's Hockey Journey
Dave Bolland was born on June 5, 1986, in Etobicoke, Ontario. This area is now part of Toronto. He grew up in the Mimico neighborhood and started playing hockey at the local arena. He played for the Queensway Canadiens and later for the Toronto Red Wings.
Junior Hockey Years
The London Knights picked Bolland in the 2002 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft. He joined the Knights for the 2002–03 season. In his second OHL season, 2003–04, he scored 37 goals and 30 assists. He was named the team's Most Improved Player.
Bolland was a top prospect for the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks drafted him in the second round, as the 32nd overall pick.
Becoming a Professional Player
Early NHL Days with Chicago
Bolland made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on October 25, 2006. He spent most of his first professional season, 2006–07, playing for the Norfolk Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL). He scored 17 goals and 32 assists for the Admirals.
In the 2007–08 season, Bolland played more games with the Blackhawks. He got his first NHL point on October 31, 2007. He scored his first NHL goal on December 16 against the Florida Panthers. He finished that season with 4 goals and 13 assists in 39 games.
The 2008–09 season was a big year for Bolland. He scored 19 goals and 28 assists for 47 points. He helped the Blackhawks reach the playoffs for the first time since 2002. He scored his first playoff goal against Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks. The Blackhawks won their first playoff series since 1996.
Winning the Stanley Cup with Chicago
On June 29, 2009, Bolland signed a five-year contract extension with the Blackhawks. He had back surgery in November 2009, which caused him to miss 41 games. He returned to help the Blackhawks finish second in their conference.
On June 9, 2010, Bolland became a Stanley Cup champion. The Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. This win ended the Blackhawks' 49-year Stanley Cup drought. Bolland had 8 goals and 8 assists in 22 playoff games that year.
In the 2010–11 season, Bolland suffered a concussion. This injury made him miss the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. He returned for Game 4 of the first round against the Vancouver Canucks. He had an amazing game with one goal and three assists, helping the Blackhawks avoid being swept. The Blackhawks fought back from a 3-0 series deficit to force a Game 7, but they lost in overtime.
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Bolland played 76 games in the 2011–12 season, scoring 19 goals and 18 assists. The Blackhawks lost in the first round of the playoffs that year.
The 2012–13 season was shorter due to a lockout. Bolland played 35 games, scoring 7 goals and 7 assists. He missed the first round of the 2013 playoffs due to a groin injury. He returned in the second round against the Detroit Red Wings. The Blackhawks came back from a 3-1 series deficit to win in Game 7.
On June 24, 2013, Bolland scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals. This goal helped the Blackhawks defeat the Boston Bruins and win their second Stanley Cup in four years. It was a truly memorable moment for him and the team.
Playing for Toronto and Florida
On June 30, 2013, the Blackhawks traded Bolland to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In November 2013, he suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon. This injury caused him to miss 56 games. He finished the 2013–14 season with 8 goals and 4 assists in 23 games.
On July 1, 2014, Bolland signed a five-year contract with the Florida Panthers. Over the next two seasons, he played in only 78 games due to injuries. His last official NHL game was on December 12, 2015. In August 2016, the Panthers traded Bolland to the Arizona Coyotes. However, due to a back injury, he never played a game for the Coyotes. His agent confirmed in October 2016 that he would likely not play hockey again.
Career Statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2000–01 | Toronto Red Wings AAA | GTHL U14 | 95 | 79 | 67 | 146 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Toronto Red Wings AAA | GTHL U15 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | London Knights | OHL | 64 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2003–04 | London Knights | OHL | 65 | 37 | 30 | 67 | 58 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 18 | ||
| 2004–05 | London Knights | OHL | 66 | 34 | 51 | 85 | 97 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 30 | ||
| 2005–06 | London Knights | OHL | 59 | 57 | 73 | 130 | 104 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 41 | ||
| 2006–07 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 65 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 53 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 17 | ||
| 2006–07 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 16 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
| 2007–08 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 39 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 81 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 52 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 24 | ||
| 2009–10 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 39 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 30 | ||
| 2010–11 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 61 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2011–12 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 76 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 35 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | ||
| 2013–14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 23 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 53 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 25 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Portland Pirates | AHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 433 | 85 | 123 | 208 | 299 | 67 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 84 | ||||
International Play
Bolland also represented Canada in international hockey.
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Canada |
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| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2006 Vancouver | |
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2006 | Canada | WJC |  |
6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | |
| Junior totals | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | ||||
Awards and Achievements
- 2003–04 OHL Third All-Star Team
- Played in the 2004 CHL Top Prospects Game.
- 2005 Memorial Cup Champion with London Knights
- 2004–05 OHL All-Star
- 2005–06 OHL First All-Star Team
- 2005–06 OHL Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy winner
- Captain of Team OHL in Canada/Russia Series, November 2005.
- Stanley Cup Champion (2010, 2013)
- Scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 2013
