Nick Holden
Jersey Number: 29
Player information for Nick Holden
Position
Defense
Height
6'4" (193cm)
Born
May 15, 1987
Number
29
Shoots
Left
Weight
210 lbs (95kg)
Birthplace
St. Albert, Alberta, CAN
Years in Columbus
2
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Player Career Notes
- Began his NHL career with Columbus, registering a +1 plus/minus rating in seven games over two seasons from 2010-13.
- Skated in his first NHL game with the Blue Jackets on Oct. 20, 2010 vs. Anaheim and skated in five games as a rookie in 2010-11.
- Also played in two games with CBJ in 2012-13, skating in games from Feb. 5-7.
- Finished his 12-year NHL career with 52-126-178 and 174 penalty minutes in 654 career games with the Ottawa Senators, Vegas Golden Knights, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche and Blue Jackets from 2010-23.
- Tallied 10-15-25 and 22 penalty minutes in 54 games in his first full NHL campaign with the Avalanche in 2013-14.
- Notched his first career NHL goal with Colorado on Nov. 10, 2013 vs. Washington (Braden Holtby).
- Set career highs with 11-23-45 and 35 penalty minutes in 80 contests with the Rangers in 2016-17.
- Recorded 2-14-16 and 10 PIM in 65 games with Ottawa in his final NHL campaign in 2022-23.
- Added 26-92-118 and 235 PIM in 295 career American Hockey League contests over six seasons from 2008-13.
- Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Championships.
- Played junior hockey for the Chilliwack Bruins in the Western Hockey League from 2006-08, registering 91 points in 137 contests.
- Led WHL defensemen in goals in 2007-08 with 22-38-60 in 70 outings while serving as captain for Chilliwack.
- Has served as a development coach with the Golden Knights since 2023.
CBJ Career Regular Season Stats
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012-2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
Transaction History
- Undrafted; Signed by Columbus as a free agent on Mar. 28, 2008.