Bryan Allen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 14 seasons. He was born on August 21, 1980, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Allen began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kingston Frontenacs in 1996. He played for the Frontenacs for three seasons before being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
Allen made his NHL debut with the Canucks in the 1999-2000 season and played with the team for four seasons. He was then traded to the Florida Panthers in 2006, where he played for five seasons. In 2011, Allen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he played for four seasons before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2014. He played his final NHL season with the Ducks in 2014-2015 before retiring from professional hockey.
Throughout his career, Allen was known for his physical play and defensive skills. He was a reliable defenseman who could play in all situations, including on the penalty kill. He was also a strong skater and had a powerful shot from the point.
Allen's best season in the NHL came in 2005-2006 when he played for the Panthers. He scored a career-high 28 points (6 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games and was a key part of the team's defense. He also played in the NHL All-Star Game that season, representing the Eastern Conference.
In total, Allen played in 747 NHL games, scoring 29 goals and 106 assists for 135 points. He also played in 44 playoff games, scoring 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points. While he never won a Stanley Cup, he was a valuable player on several teams throughout his career.
After retiring from professional hockey, Allen remained involved in the sport as a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL for two seasons before joining the coaching staff of the Florida Panthers in 2017. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Panthers, working primarily with the team's defensemen.
Overall, Bryan Allen had a successful career in the NHL, playing for several teams and earning a reputation as a reliable and physical defenseman. While he may not have been a superstar player, he was a valuable member of every team he played for and made a significant impact on the ice.
🏒