Gustav Nyquist
Encyclopedia
Gustav Nyquist is a Swedish ice hockey
player currently playing for Grand Rapids Griffins
of AHL
. Nyquist was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings
, 121st overall, in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
. He signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings
on 25 March 2011. Nyquist played his first AHL game with the Grand Rapids Griffins
on 25 March 2011 against the Texas Stars
. In his second AHL game on 26 March 2011, also against the Texas Stars, he scored his first AHL goal on a pass from Jamie Tardif
.
of the Hockey East
in NCAA. He led the team in points all of his three seasons. He left the Black Bears after his Junior Year by signing a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings
.
Season 2008/2009 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
Season 2009/2010 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
Season 2010/2011 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
player currently playing for Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
of AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. Nyquist was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
, 121st overall, in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
. He signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
on 25 March 2011. Nyquist played his first AHL game with the Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
on 25 March 2011 against the Texas Stars
Texas Stars
The Texas Stars are an American Hockey League team. They play in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin.The team is the top affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars. In April 2008, the Iowa Stars announced that they would no longer affiliate with the Dallas Stars, and changed the team's name to Chops for the...
. In his second AHL game on 26 March 2011, also against the Texas Stars, he scored his first AHL goal on a pass from Jamie Tardif
Jamie Tardif
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.
College Hockey
Nyquist played three seasons for the Maine Black BearsMaine Black Bears
The Maine Black Bears are the athletic teams which represent the University of Maine. They compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with the majority of the teams playing in the America East Conference...
of the Hockey East
Hockey East
Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference....
in NCAA. He led the team in points all of his three seasons. He left the Black Bears after his Junior Year by signing a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
.
Season 2008/2009 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
- Named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2009.
- Named as the Pro Ambitions Hockey East Rookie of the Week (Week of 3 November) in 2008.
- Named as the Pro Ambitions Hockey East Rookie of the Month in December 2008.
Season 2009/2010 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
- 2010-03-06 Nyquist was named to the University of Maine All-Decade Team 2000–2010.
- Named to the Hockey East First All-Star Team in 2010 and was the only unanimous selection.
- Named as the Hockey East HUMBOLDT STORAGE AND MOVING Scoring Champion in 2010.
- Named to the Hockey East All-Tournament team in 2010.
- Named to the 2009 Florida College Classic All-Tournament Team.
- Named as the Athletic Republic Hockey East Player of the Month in December 2009.
- Named to the 2010 All-College Hockey News First Team.
- Named to the CollegeHockey247.com's All-America First Team.
- Named to Hobey Baker Hat Trick
- Named to the 2009–2010 New England Men's Division I All-Star Team
- Named to the RBK Hockey/AHCA Men's Division I All-America First Team
Season 2010/2011 (playing for Maine Black Bears in NCAA)
- Named to the Hobey Baker Top 10 in 2011
- Hockey East First-Team All-Star (2010–11)