Scott Nichol
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Position | C/RW |
Shoots | Right |
Height Weight |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 173 lb (79 kg) |
NHL Team F. Teams |
Nashville Predators Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Chicago Blackhawks |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | December 31, 1974, Edmonton, AB |
NHL Draft | 272nd overall, 1993 Buffalo Sabres |
Pro Career | 1996 – present |
Scott Nichol (born December 31, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the NHL.
Nichol was drafted in the 11th round, 272th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.
Nichol has represented the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks during his NHL career. During the NHL lockout season of 2004-05, Nichol played for the London Racers in the British Elite Ice Hockey League, scoring 28 points in 24 games.
On December 21, 2006, Nichol made headlines when he blindsided Buffalo Sabres defenceman Jaroslav Spacek with a punch to the head, after he thought Spacek made a dirty hit on him. The act earned Nichol a 9-game suspension.
Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2005-06 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 34 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
6th Season | Career | NHL | 240 | 23 | 28 | 51 | 484 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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