Frank Nazar

Frank Nazar
Nazar during his time with the United States national team on May 4, 2025
Born (2004-01-14) January 14, 2004 (age 22)
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
National team  United States
NHL draft 13th overall, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2024–present

Frank Nazar III (born January 14, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey center. He currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Nazar played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).

He was drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL entry draft. On April 13, 2024, Nazar signed a three-year, $950,000 entry-level contract to join the Blackhawks. The next day on April 14, Nazar made his NHL debut in a 4–2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. During the game, Nazar scored his first NHL goal on his first shot on goal against Pyotr Kochetkov. On August 23, 2025, Nazar signed a seven-year, $46.13 million contract to stay with the Blackhawks.

References

  1. ↑ "Draft: Blackhawks Select Frank Nazar with No. 13 Overall Pick". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Blackhawks sign Frank Nazar to three-year, entry-level contract". Sportsnet. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Frank Nazar scores on first attempt in NHL debut with Blackhawks". ESPN. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Nazar signs 7-year, $46.13 million contract with Blackhawks". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 30, 2026.

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