Justin Holl

Justin Holl
Holl with the Toronto Marlies in 2018
Born (1992-01-30) January 30, 1992
Tonka Bay, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Draft 54th overall, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2014–present

Justin Holl (born January 30, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted 54th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

In 2018, Holl became the first defenceman in Maple Leaf history to record two goals in his first two NHL games. In the same year, he helped the Toronto Marlies earn their first Calder Cup.

Playing career

Holl attended Minnetonka High School from 2007 to 2010. In his senior year at Minnetonka High School, Holl was named a finalist for the Mr Hockey Award, an award given to the best senior high school hockey player in Minnesota.[1]

Holl was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks 54th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft however, he committed to playing for the University of Minnesota. Holl played four seasons with the University of Minnesota before splitting his time during the 2014-15 season between the Indy Fuel in the ECHL and the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL.[2]

Holl (right) with the Toronto Marlies during the 2018 Calder Cup Final.

Since he never signed an entry-level contract with the Blackhawks, Holl was a free agent and signed an AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies in 2015, and a year later signed an NHL entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 2, 2016.[3][2] He was then reassigned to the Toronto Marlies for the 2016–17 season. During the 2016–17 season, Holl was selected as an alternative captain for the Toronto Marlies.

During the 2017–18 season Holl was selected for the 2018 American Hockey League All-Star Game in Utica, New York.[4][5] Holl was called up to the NHL on an emergency basis on January 31, 2018, to replace an ill Ron Hainsey.[6][7] He made his NHL debut that night in a game against the New York Islanders. During this game, he scored his first NHL goal to help the Leafs win 5-0.[8][9] It was the first time a Maple Leafs defenceman scored in his NHL debut since 1978.[10][11] On February 1, 2018, Holl scored his second NHL goal against the New York Rangers becoming the first Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman to score two goals in his first two games.[12][13] As well, he became only the 6th defenceman in the history of the NHL to score in each of his first two NHL games.[13] He was reassigned to the Marlies on February 3, 2018, after defenceman Morgan Rielly was activated off injured reserve and cleared to play.[14] Holl continued to succeed in the AHL, setting a new career high in points and assists during the regular season. During the 2018 Calder Cup playoffs, Holl recorded five points in 20 games as he helped the Marlies win their first Calder Cup in franchise history.[15] On July 3, 2018, Holl signed a two year, $1.35 million contract to stay with the Leafs organization.[16]

Holl attended the Leafs training camp prior to the 2018–19 season and was named to the opening night roster.[17]

Personal

While studying at the University of Minnesota, Holl majored in Finance at the Carlson School of Management.[18] His parents are Jerry and Sue Holl.[18] Holl's cousin Mike Erickson also played hockey for the University of Minnesota and was drafted 72nd overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.[18][19]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007–08 Minnetonka High USHS 24 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2008–09 Minnetonka High USHS 28 1 6 7 4 — — — — —
2009–10 Minnetonka High USHS 25 17 14 31 8 6 3 3 6 0
2009–10 Omaha Lancers USHL 11 0 4 4 6 8 1 1 2 4
2010–11 University of Minnesota WCHA 25 1 6 7 12 — — — — —
2011–12 University of Minnesota WCHA 43 3 8 11 34 — — — — —
2012–13 University of Minnesota WCHA 35 3 4 7 10 — — — — —
2013–14 University of Minnesota B1G 39 1 12 13 20 — — — — —
2014–15 Indy Fuel ECHL 66 7 27 34 39 — — — — —
2014–15 Rockford IceHogs AHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2015–16 Toronto Marlies AHL 60 5 16 21 15 15 0 4 4 2
2016–17 Toronto Marlies AHL 72 8 11 19 30 11 1 6 7 2
2017–18 Toronto Marlies AHL 60 7 21 28 34 20 3 2 5 16
2017–18 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 2 2 0 2 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 2 2 0 2 0 — — — — —

Awards and honors

Award Year
AHL
All-Star Game 2018 [4]
Calder Cup (Toronto Marlies) 2018 [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Mr. Hockey Finalists Announced". NHL.com. February 11, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Maple Leafs sign free agent Justin Holl". NHL.com. July 2, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Leafs sign defenceman Justin Holl to entry-level deal". sportsnet.ca. July 2, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Justin Holl Named to 2018 AHL All-Star Classic". marlies.ca. January 24, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  5. ↑ Hornby, Lance (January 30, 2018). "Marlies feeling good going into break". Toronto Sun. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Leafs recall Justin Holl on emergency basis, Ron Hainsey questionable". sportsnet.ca. January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Maple Leafs Recall Justin Holl on Emergency Basis". NHL.com. January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  8. ↑ "New York Islanders - Toronto Maple Leafs - January 31st, 2018". NHL.com. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  9. ↑ Associated Press (February 1, 2018). "Holl scores in NHL debut as Maple Leafs blank Islanders 5-0". Toronto: The Washington Post. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  10. ↑ @SNStats (January 31, 2018). "Justin Holl becomes the first #Leafs defenceman to score in his NHL debut since Ron Wilson (yes THAT Ron Wilson) on March 4, 1978" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Dermott scores first NHL goal, makes proud dad tear up". NHL.com. January 31, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  12. ↑ McGran, Kevin (February 1, 2017). "Leafs blank Rangers for fourth straight win". New York: Toronto Star. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  13. 1 2 Satriano, David (February 1, 2018). "Holl scores again, Maple Leafs shut out Rangers". NHL.com. New York. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Maple Leafs Loan Justin Holl to Toronto Marlies". NHL.com. Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  15. ↑ McGran, Kevin (June 14, 2018). "Toronto Marlies capture first Calder Cup". The Toronto Star. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Leafs sign defenceman Justin Holl to 2-year contract". sportsnet.ca. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  17. ↑ Proteau, Adam (October 1, 2018). "Leafs finalize opening-night roster". NHL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  18. 1 2 3 "JUSTIN HOLL". gophersports.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  19. ↑ "MIKE ERICKSON". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Marlies bring a hockey championship to Toronto, win Calder Cup". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
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