Alan Quine Explained

Alan Wesley Quine (born February 25, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. Quine was selected by the New York Islanders in the 6th round (166th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Junior

Drafted by the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2009 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection,^[1] Quine played 252 games in the OHL with the Kingston Frontenacs, Peterborough Petes, and Belleville Bulls, registering a total of 90 goals and 128 assists for 218 points, and 218 penalty minutes. Following the 2010–11 OHL season, Quine was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft^[2] however, he did not sign with the Red Wings and continued to play major junior hockey in the OHL. Following the 2012–13 OHL season, Quine again heard his name called in the NHL Entry Draft, this time by the New York Islanders who picked him in the 6th round.^[3]

Professional

On September 28, 2013, the New York Islanders signed Quine to a three-year, entry-level contract,^[4] and he was assigned to play the 2013–14 season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.

On April 9, 2016, Quine was called up from the Sound Tigers and made his NHL debut for the Islanders in a game against the Buffalo Sabres where he scored his first NHL point with a goal.^{[5] [6] [7]} On April 14, 2016, Quine scored his first NHL playoff point by having an assist.^[8] On April 22, 2016, Quine scored his first playoff and overtime goal.^[9]

Having not received a qualifying offer from the Islanders, Quine left as a free agent following the 2017–18 season.^[10] On July 1, 2018, he agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Calgary Flames.^[11]

After two seasons within the Flames organization, Quine left as a free agent to sign a one-year, $750,000 contract with rival club, the Edmonton Oilers on October 9, 2020.^[12]

Leaving the Oilers as a free agent following the season having played exclusively with minor-league affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, Quine opted to extend his career in the AHL by agreeing to a one-year deal with the Henderson Silver Knights on September 1, 2021.^[13]

As an un-signed free agent heading into the season, Quine was signed to continue his career in the AHL, agreeing to a contract with the Ontario Reign, primary affiliate to the Los Angeles Kings, on August 18, 2022.^[14]

At the conclusion of his contract with the Reign, Quine left North America as a free agent and signed a one-year deal with Swedish club, Malmö Redhawks of the SHL, on July 12, 2023.^[15]

International play

At the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, Quine settled for a silver medal with Team Ontario, despite being named the player-of-the-game in the final championship match.^[16] Quine won gold with Team Canada at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, and he also competed at the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships where he scored seven points in seven games, however Team Canada finished the tournament ranked fourth.^[17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

Notes and References

1. Web site: Big Time or Bust, Can the Best of the OHL Repeat Part 2. The Hockey Writers. May 14, 2012 .
2. Web site: Red Wings Top-25 Under 25: #25 Alan Quine. ChristianNeubacher. September 27, 2012. Winging It In Motown. June 18, 2015. November 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221116134425/https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2012/9/27/3419782/red-wings-top-25-under-25-25-alan-quine. dead.
3. Web site: NHL Draft 2013: New York Islanders Select Redraft Center Alan Quine at #166. Dominik. July 1, 2013. Lighthouse Hockey.
4. Web site: New York Islanders Sign 2013 Draft Picks Ryan Pulock, Alan Quine. Dominik. September 29, 2013. Lighthouse Hockey.
5. Web site: Islanders Recall Kearns, Quine. NHL. April 9, 2016. April 23, 2016.
6. Web site: Islanders lose to Sabres in OT, playoff foe unknown. NHL. April 9, 2016. April 23, 2016.
7. Web site: Gionta scores twice to lead Sabres over Islanders in OT. Arizona Sports. April 9, 2016. April 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423223701/http://arizonasports.com/story/625736/gionta-scores-twice-to-lead-sabres-over-islanders-in-ot/. April 23, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
8. Web site: Brian. Erni. The kids are alright! Strome, Nelson, Quine step up in Game 1. SNY. April 15, 2016. April 23, 2016. September 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180901003823/https://www.sny.tv/islanders/news/the-kids-are-alright-strome-nelson-quine-step-up-in-game-1/172485418. dead.
9. News: Howie. Kussoy. Isles' Quine makes Capuano look brilliant in gutsy gamble. New York Post. April 23, 2016. April 23, 2016.
10. Web site: Islanders will not qualify Quine, Prince and Davidson . eyesonisles.com . 2018-06-26 . 2018-06-26.
11. Web site: Flames sign Graovac, Quine . . 2018-07-01 . 2018-07-01.
12. Web site: Oilers sign Forsberg, Quine, Griffith . . 9 October 2020 . October 9, 2020.
13. Web site: Silver Knights sign forward Alan Quine to one-year contract . . September 1, 2021 . September 1, 2021.
14. Web site: Reign sign forward Alan Quine . . August 18, 2022 . August 18, 2022.
15. Web site: . Alan Quine signs as the final piece of the team building puzzle . July 12, 2023 . July 12, 2023 . Swedish .
16. Web site: Quine, Ceci settle for silver at World U17 Challenge.
17. Web site: Russia defeats Canada to win bronze at under-18 tournament. TSN.ca. June 18, 2015. June 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150618235919/http://www2.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=363475. dead.
18. Web site: Golden afterglow. The Belleville Intelligencer. 2010-01-08. 2015-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20150618235555/http://www.intelligencer.ca/2010/01/08/golden-afterglow. June 18, 2015. dead.
19. Web site: Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team Wins Gold Medal at 2010 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka; Players and Staff to Return to Canada on Sunday, August 15.
20. Web site: CHL Network. April 6, 2011 .