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Nolan De Jong (D)
Wichita Thunder
| Name: |
Nolan De Jong |
| Number: |
27 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: |
L |
| Height: |
6-2 |
| Weight: |
200 |
| Birthdate: |
1995-04-25 |
| Birthplace: |
Victoria, British Columbia |
Biography
Career Notes: De Jong, 23, is in his second year as a pro. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, the 6-foot-2, 198-pound blueliner has appeared in 37 games this season for the Grizzlies. Over that span, he has collected 20 points (2g, 18a). He has also earned three call-ups to the American Hockey League with the Stockton Heat, Colorado Eagles and San Jose Barracuda.
Prior to turning pro, De Jong played four seasons at the University of Michigan and was the team's captain during his senior campaign. He appeared in 124 career NCAA games with the Wolverines, notching 39 points (4g, 35a). In 2013, he was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the seventh round (#197 overall) in the NHL Entry Draft.
