Nicolas Aubé-Kubel

Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (born May 10, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays under contract for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Flyers in the second round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Nicolas Aubé-Kubel
Born (1996-05-10) May 10, 1996
Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Draft 48th overall, 2014
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2016–present

Playing career

Aubé-Kubel was drafted in the first round, 7th overall, by the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the 2012 QMJHL Entry Draft.[1]

On October 2, 2014, Aubé-Kubel agreed to an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers who had drafted him in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[2] On April 4, 2016, Aubé-Kubel was assigned by the Flyers to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.[3]

During the 2017–18 season, Aubé-Kubel was suspended three times for hits to the head. He was suspended twice in March and for three games during the 2018 Calder Cup playoffs in May.[4]

After attending the Flyers 2018 training camp and playing in preseason games, Aubé-Kubel was reassigned to the AHL to begin the 2018–19 season.[5] On October 28, Aubé-Kubel was recalled to the NHL for the first time in his professional career.[6] He made his NHL debut on October 30, 2018, against the Anaheim Ducks.[7]

Personal life

Aubé-Kubel's cousins, T.J. and Thomas, also play hockey.[8] T.J. plays professional hockey for the Guildford Flames in the Elite Ice Hockey League.[9]

Aubé-Kubel's older sister Alex-Ann is a professional figure skater.[10][8]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Val-d'Or Foreurs QMJHL 6410172726 101018
2013–14 Val-d'Or Foreurs QMJHL 6522315361 24491320
2014–15 Val-d'Or Foreurs QMJHL 6138428081 175101522
2015–16 Val-d'Or Foreurs QMJHL 6138468471 630312
2015–16 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 62136 —————
2016–17 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 71991855 40000
2017–18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 7218284686 100008
2018–19 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 5416143069 —————
2018–19 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 90000 —————
2019–20 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 2653820 —————
2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 36781519
NHL totals 45781519 —————

References
  1. "Sherbrooke picks Audette first in QMJHL draft". sportsnet.ca. June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. "Flyers agree to terms with Nicolas Aube-Kubel". NHL.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. "Defenseman Sanheim, Forwards Aube-Kubel & Fazleev Assigned to Phantoms". phantomshockey.com. April 4, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  4. Meltzer, Bill (May 25, 2018). "Aube-Kubel Aiming for More". NHL.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  5. Boruk, John (September 25, 2018). "Flyers make roster cuts by sending Philippe Myers, Nicolas Aube-Kubel to Phantoms". nbcsports.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  6. "OTF: Flyers recall Aube-Kubel, Goulbourne". NHL.com. October 28, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  7. "Drop the Puck Already: Flyers-Ducks". Philadelphia Flyers. October 30, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  8. Isaac, Dave (September 16, 2014). "Aube-Kubel soaks in NHL experience". delawareonline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  9. "T.J. Foster". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  10. "WATCH: Flyers' Nicolas Aube-Kubel a top prospect, but sister is best skater in family". nj.com. September 17, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2018.


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