Denny Nilan
Defenseman - # 2
Born - 11 / 14 / 70 - Philadelphia, PA
Height - 5' 9" Weight - 193 lbs
Shoots - Right
Profile :
Denny is actually the originator of the Sasquatch ( back then named the Avalanche ), forming the team for one ill-fated season in 1995. He is also an original member of the Fishtown River Rats. He joined the Sasquatch for his first full season in 2000-2001 and posted an amazing 27 points in 15 games. Always the most gifted of the Sasquatch defenseman, Denny was able to keep his head in check for most of the season and took on a leadership role, tutoring the likes of Tony Cirineo. Denny has been signed to a long-term contract which includes incentive clauses for games played and staying out of the penalty box.
Career Highlights :
Played a full season in 2000-2001 and the Sasquatch reaped the rewards as Denny led defenseman in all offensive categories
Scored a goal, had an assist, two penalties, 5 shots and was a plus-4 at the First Union Spectrum
Thrown out of a championship playoff game, that was in overtime, for fighting
Strengths :
A great skater, Denny is not afraid to join the rush, making offense happen from the defense position
An intense, physical presence at both ends of the ice
Great shot from the point
Weaknesses :
Offensive escapades can sometimes get him caught up-ice
Keeps more hair on his chin than on his head
Temper, temper, temper
|
Season |
GP |
Goals |
Assist |
Points |
PPG |
SHG |
GWG |
PIM |
|
98-99.Regular.Season |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
99-00.Regular.Season |
4 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
34 |
|
99-00 Playoffs |
5 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
|
2000-2001 Reg.Seas. |
15 |
10 |
17 |
27 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
32 |
|
2000-2001 Playoffs |
4 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
Career.Reg.Season |
21 |
14 |
21 |
35 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
68 |
|
Career Playoff |
9 |
2 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
38 |