Nick Lappin
| Nick Lappin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 1, 1992 Geneva, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| NHL team | New Jersey Devils | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Nick J. Lappin (born November 1, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey right Winger who is currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]
Playing career
Undrafted, Lappin played collegiate hockey with Brown University of the ECAC. Upon completing his senior year in the 2015–16 season, with 33 points in just 31 games, Lappin was signed by the New Jersey Devils to a two-year entry-level deal on March 9, 2016.[2] He soon made his professional debut with the Devils AHL affiliate namesake, in Albany, appearing in 12 games for 7 points. In the post-season, Lappingcontinued his immediate contribution with 5 goals and 7 points in 11 games.
In his first full professional season in 2016–17, Lappin made his NHL debut for the Devils on October 28, 2016 against the Chicago Blackhawks.[3] He recorded his first NHL point with an assist one night later against the Tampa Bay Lightning.[4] On November 8, 2016, Lappin scored his first NHL goal in a 3–2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.[5]
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2009–10 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders | USHL | 35 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2010–11 | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders | USHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Tri-City Storm | USHL | 48 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Tri-City Storm | USHL | 53 | 27 | 19 | 46 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | Brown University | ECAC | 33 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Brown University | ECAC | 30 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Brown University | ECAC | 29 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Brown University | ECAC | 31 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Albany Devils | AHL | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | ||
| AHL totals | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | ||||
References
- ^ Dougherty, Pete (October 28, 2016). "Devils give Lappin first NHL recall". Albany Times Union. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ "Devils agree to terms with forward Nick Lappin". NHL.com. March 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ Ryan, Chris (October 28, 2016). "Devils' Nick Lappin making NHL debut vs. childhood team". NJ.com. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Henrique scores 100th career goal, Devils beat Lightning 3-1". www.bostonherald.com. October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ Ryan, Chris (November 8, 2016). "Nick Lappin's 1st NHL come in crucial moment for Devils". NJ.com. Retrieved November 9, 2016.