Nick Seeler

Nick Seeler
Born (1993-06-03) June 3, 1993
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team Minnesota Wild
NHL Draft 131st overall, 2011
Minnesota Wild
Playing career 2016–present

Nick Seeler (born June 3, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Wild in the fifth round, 131st overall, in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

After graduating from Eden Prairie High School, Seeler was drafted 131st overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild.[1] He then went on to play with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and the Des Moines Buccaneers in the United States Hockey League for the 2011–12 USHL season where he was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team.[2]

Seeler then played for the University of Nebraska Omaha for two seasons before transferring to the University of Minnesota in 2014.[3][4] He was not allowed to play in the 2014–15 season due to NCAA transfer rules.[4][3] He then played one season for the University of Minnesota before signing an entry level contract with the Minnesota Wild and joining their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, for the 2016–17 AHL season.[5][6]

Seeler was called up to the NHL from the Iowa Wild on February 11, 2018.[1] He made his NHL debut the next day against the New York Rangers.[7][8] Seeler recorded his first NHL point on February 22, 2018, in a game against the New Jersey Devils. He assisted on Chris Stewart's goal to help the Wild win 4–2.[9] After his first NHL fight against Luke Witkowski on March 4, 2018, Seeler missed three games due to a bicep strain.[10] He returned to the lineup on March 13, 2018, to play in a 5–1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.[11] Seeler made his playoff debut during the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets.[12] He recorded two points in five games as the Wild lost in five games to the Jets.

As a restricted free agent, Seeler agreed to a three year, $2.175 million contract with the Wild on July 1, 2018.[13]

Personal life

His parents are Dan and Kris Seeler and he has two older sisters, Ashley and Kelly. Kelly was a member of the Minnesota's national championship hockey team in 2012.[4][3]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Eden Prairie High USHS 17 0 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 2
2009–10 Eden Prairie High USHS 25 3 14 17 12 3 1 3 4 0
2010–11 Eden Prairie High USHS 22 7 27 34 38 3 0 3 3 4
2011–12 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 32 2 13 15 32 — — — — —
2011–12 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 26 2 11 13 33 — — — — —
2012–13 U. of Nebraska-Omaha WCHA 34 2 7 9 55 — — — — —
2013–14 U. of Nebraska-Omaha NCHC 36 4 6 10 61 — — — — —
2015–16 University of Minnesota B1G 36 0 10 10 43 — — — — —
2016–17 Iowa Wild AHL 57 0 5 5 109 — — — — —
2017–18 Iowa Wild AHL 49 2 10 12 74 — — — — —
2017–18 Minnesota Wild NHL 22 0 4 4 21 5 0 2 2 7
NHL totals 22 0 4 2 21 5 0 2 2 7

References

  1. 1 2 "Minnesota Wild recalls defenseman Nick Seeler from Iowa". NHL.com. St. Paul: Minnesota Wild. February 11, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  2. ↑ Montesano, Scott (May 29, 2012). "Seeler Named to All-Rookie Team". bucshockey.com. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "Wild draftee, ex-Eden Prairie standout Seeler joins Gophers". foxsports.com. September 3, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 "NICK SEELER". gophersports.com. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Minnesota Wild Signs Defenseman Nick Seeler To An Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. Minnesota Wild. March 26, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  6. ↑ Mizutani, Dane (February 20, 2018). "Finally in NHL, Wild rookie Nick Seeler intends to stay". New York: St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  7. ↑ Myers, Dan (February 16, 2018). "First of many 'biggest games' looms for Wild on Saturday". NHL.com. Minnesota Wild. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  8. ↑ Myers, Dan (February 12, 2018). "Seeler readies for NHL debut on Tuesday". NHL.com. Minnesota Wild. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ Myers, Dan (February 22, 2018). "Postgame Hat Trick: Wild 4, Devils 2". NHL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  10. ↑ Mizutani, Dane (March 13, 2018). "Wild tough guy Nick Seeler set to return from injury suffered in brawl". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  11. ↑ Pierce, Jessi (March 13, 2018). "Avalanche at Wild preview". NHL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ Campbell, Tim (April 12, 2018). "Wild seeking more from top line in Game 2 against Jets". NHL.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Wild agree to three-year deal with defenseman Seeler". foxsports.com. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.


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