Nick Bonino

13 Nick Bonino Nicholas Bonino (Number 13) was a center forward for the Minnesota Wild. He was born on April 20, 1988 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Farmington High School
Bonino played high-school hockey at Farmington High School in Connecticut and led the school into it's very first state hockey championship.

Avon Old Farms
Bonino was transferred to Avon Old Farms. During his time with Old Farms, Bonino was the captain of a New England Championship team in 2007.

Boston University
Bonino played college hockey at Boston University playing for the Boston Terriers. Bonino had once led the Terriers into the NCAA National Championship against Miami University.

Anaheim Ducks
During the 2009-10 season, Bonino was drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks, but ended up being traded to the Anaheim Ducks before play. Bonino immediately joined the Ducks after signing an entry-level contract, making his NHL debut on March 26, 2010 against the Edmonton Oilers. He scored his first NHL goal on his very next game against the Dallas Stars. On February 2, 2013, he scored his first NHL hat-trick in a 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Kings. Bonino also played for the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Vancouver Canucks
In the 2014-15 season, Bonino was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Ryan Kesler and a third round draft pick in 2015. Bonino had then joined the Canucks in the 2014-15 season, and had made it to the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins
In 2015-16 season, Bonino was traded again to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Brandon Sutter and a third round draft pick. Bonino had led the Penguins in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, thus making the team win a Stanley Cup that year. Bonino became a huge factor in the Penguins becoming Stanley Cup Champions.

Nashville Predators
In the 2017-18 season, Bonino had left the Penguins as a free agent and signed a contract with the Nashville Predators.

Minnesota Wild
In the 2020-21 season, Bonino was traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for former Wild player, Luke Kunin and a fourth round draft pick in 2020.

San Jose Sharks
On July 28, 2021, Bonino signed a two year contract with the San Jose Sharks. He re-joined the team after being an initial draft pick for the Sharks before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks.