Shoots Left Height 1.85 m Position Winger | Playing career Weight 84 kg | |
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NHL team (P)Cur. team Boston BruinsProvidence Bruins (AHL) NHL Draft 116th overall, 2014Boston Bruins Similar Noel Acciari, Rob O'Gara, Austin Czarnik, Brandon Carlo, Jake DeBrusk | ||
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Danton Heinen (born July 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Bruins, 116th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
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Playing career
Heinen played junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League for the Merritt Centennials and Surrey Eagles before playing American collegiate hockey for the University of Denver Pioneers from 2014 to 2016.
On April 12, 2016, Heinen concluded his collegiate career after his sophomore season with the Pioneers in signing a three-year, entry level contract with the Boston Bruins. He immediately made his professional debut with the Bruins AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to complete the 2015–16 season.
After his first training camp with the Bruins, Heinen impressed and was surprisingly kept on the opening night roster for the 2016–17 season. He made his his NHL debut on October 13, 2016 in a victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
