Nolan Moyle (born April 13, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey right wing for the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He played college ice hockey at Michigan.

Nolan Moyle
Born (1999-04-13) April 13, 1999 (age 25)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
KHL team Kunlun Red Star
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

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Junior

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Moyle was drafted 117th overall by the Green Bay Gamblers in the 2016 USHL Phase II draft.[1] During the 2016–17 season, he recorded five goals and 10 assists in 59 games for the Gamblers. He competed at the 2017 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[2] During the 2017–18 season, he recorded 19 goals and 26 assists in 57 games for the Gamblers. During the Clark Cup playoffs, he recorded one goal and one assist in two games.[3]

College

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Moyle was originally committed to play college ice hockey at Michigan State, before switching his commitment to Michigan.[4] Moyle began his collegiate career for the Wolverines during the 2018–19 season.[5] During his freshman season, he recorded seven goals and three assists in 30 games. During the 2019–20 season in his sophomore year, he recorded three goals and four assists in 33 games. During the 2020–21 season in his junior year, he recorded four goals and three assists in 25 games.[3]

On September 16, 2021, Moyle was named alternate captain for the 2021–22 season.[6] During his senior year, he recorded seven goals and eight assists in 36 games, and helped Michigan win the 2022 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament and advanced to the Frozen Four at the 2022 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, where they were eliminated by eventual tournament champion Denver.[7] He finished the NCAA tournament on a three-game point streak.[8]

Following his senior year, he entered the NCAA transfer portal, however, he withdrew his name and returned to Michigan.[9][10] On September 6, 2022, Moyle was named team captain for the 2022–23 season.[11] The Wolverine's 2022–23 team was the youngest in the NCAA, and featured 12 freshman.[12] In his fifth-year senior season, he recorded three goals and four assists in 40 games, and helped Michigan win the 2023 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament and advanced to the Frozen Four at the 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament for the second consecutive year, where they were eliminated by eventual tournament champion Quinnipiac.[13][14]

Professional

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On July 20, 2023, Moyle signed a two-year contract with Kunlun Red Star of the KHL.[15] He scored his first professional goal on September 6, 2023, in a game against HC Dinamo Minsk.[16]

Personal life

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Moyle was born to Henry and Theresa Moyle. His mother swam on the UCLA Bruins swimming team.[3]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 59 5 10 15 14
2017–18 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 57 19 26 45 22 2 1 1 2 0
2018–19 University of Michigan B1G 30 7 3 10 30
2019–20 University of Michigan B1G 33 3 4 7 8
2020–21 University of Michigan B1G 25 4 3 7 33
2021–22 University of Michigan B1G 36 7 8 15 49
2022–23 University of Michigan B1G 40 3 4 7 36
2023–24 Kunlun Red Star KHL 55 4 7 11 37
KHL totals 55 4 7 11 37

References

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  1. ^ Pekarek, Andrew (May 3, 2016). "Gamblers trade first pick for two forwards". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Gamblers compete at USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game". Green Bay Press-Gazette. January 10, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Nolan Moyle". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Pappalardo, Charlie (February 25, 2023). "Through 157 games and a lifetime of consistency, the built identity of Nolan Moyle". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Garske, Timothy (August 10, 2018). "U-M Announces Incoming Class for 2018-19 Season". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  6. ^ McNeil, Kristy (September 16, 2021). "Michigan Ice Hockey Selects 2021-22 Captains". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Solari, Chris (April 7, 2023). "Michigan hockey stunned by Denver in OT, 3-2, in Frozen Four semifinal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  8. ^ McNeil, Kristy (April 7, 2022). "Michigan's High-Octane Frozen Four Run Ends in Overtime Against Denver". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. ^ Kingsley, Noah (September 29, 2022). "Captain Nolan Moyle is back and ready to lead". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  10. ^ Zuke, Ryan (April 10, 2023). "Three Michigan hockey upperclassmen enter transfer portal, goalie withdraws name". MLive.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  11. ^ Earegood, Connor (September 6, 2022). "Michigan hopes Moyle, alternate captains can build up new roster". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  12. ^ Tondora, John (November 2, 2022). "Moyle's leadership integral to team success". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  13. ^ Bianchi, Nolan (April 6, 2023). "Michigan hockey's national title quest iced by Quinnipiac at Frozen Four". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  14. ^ Zuke, Ryan (March 11, 2023). "How team captain has been the glue for No. 4 Michigan hockey during 'crazy year'". MLive.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  15. ^ "New acquisitions as Dragons' roster takes shape". hcredstar.com. July 28, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  16. ^ "Graduating college". hcredstar.com. September 6, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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