12 Facts About Dougie Hamilton

1.

Dougie Hamilton previously played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, and Carolina Hurricanes.

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2.

Dougie Hamilton spent one year at Crestwood Preparatory College, after which the Hamiltons moved from Toronto to St Catharines and he transferred to Governor Simcoe Secondary School.

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3.

Dougie Hamilton was selected by his hometown Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League in the second round, 27th overall, of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection.

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4.

Dougie Hamilton was teammates with his older brother Freddie, who was a fifth-round selection of the San Jose Sharks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

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5.

Dougie Hamilton was ranked fourth by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau for North American skaters for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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6.

On December 8,2011, Dougie Hamilton signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Bruins.

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7.

On June 26,2015, during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, as an impending restricted free agent on July 1 and with the Bruins facing salary cap constraints, Dougie Hamilton was traded to the Calgary Flames in exchange for a first-round draft pick and two second-round picks, all in the 2015 Draft.

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8.

On February 17,2018, Dougie Hamilton played in his 400th NHL game during which he recorded his first NHL hat-trick.

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9.

On June 23,2018, Dougie Hamilton was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin.

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10.

Dougie Hamilton finished the regular season scoring 40 points in 47 games played.

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11.

Dougie Hamilton participated at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Canada and won the bronze medal.

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12.

Dougie Hamilton played for the team the following tournament, where Canada finished fourth.

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