Nolan Zajac
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| Nolan Zajac | |||
|---|---|---|---|
_by_Sandro_Halank–107.jpg) Nolan Zajac, 2025 | |||
| Born |
August 1, 1992 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defensemen | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| team Former teams |
Free Agent Hershey Bears Manitoba Moose Iowa Wild IK Oskarshamn Timrå IK Grizzlys Wolfsburg Augsburger Panther | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Nolan Zajac (born August 1, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for Grizzlys Wolfsburg in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Prior to turning professional, he played four seasons with the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team. His older brothers Travis, Kelly, and Darcy are also professional ice hockey players.
Zajac was born on August 1, 1992, in Winnipeg, Manitoba,[1] as the youngest son to parents Tom and Trish Zajac. His older brothers Travis, Kelly, and Darcy are all professional ice hockey players.[2] His father Tom also played collegiate hockey for the University of Denver.[3] Growing up, Zajac wanted to play goaltender but was encouraged to become a defenceman by his older brothers.[4] When reflecting on his childhood, he credited his family for his success.[5]