Nick Lappin

Nick Lappin
Born (1992-11-01) 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

  1. ↑ Dougherty, Pete (October 28, 2016). "Devils give Lappin first NHL recall". Albany Times Union. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Devils agree to terms with forward Nick Lappin". NHL.com. March 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ Ryan, Chris (October 28, 2016). "Devils' Nick Lappin making NHL debut vs. childhood team". NJ.com. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Henrique scores 100th career goal, Devils beat Lightning 3-1". www.bostonherald.com. October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ Ryan, Chris (November 8, 2016). "Nick Lappin's 1st NHL come in crucial moment for Devils". NJ.com. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

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