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Danton Heinen
Danton Heinen (born July 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round, 116th overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft.
Growing up in Langley, British Columbia, Heinen played with the Richmond Sockeyes in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and junior ice hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Merritt Centennials and Surrey Eagles. After graduating from high school, Heinen earned a scholarship to play for the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team. During his short collegiate career, Heinen earned NCHC Rookie of the Year in the 2014–15 season and NCHC Forward of the Year in the 2015–16 season. He concluded his amateur career in 2016 by signing an entry-level contract with the Bruins.
Following college, Heinen joined the Boston Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. He spent his first three seasons moving between the AHL and NHL levels before becoming a mainstay on the Bruins' lineup during the 2018–19 season. On February 24, 2020, while in his fourth season with the Bruins, Heinen was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Nick Ritchie. After playing one season with the Ducks, Heinen signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, subsequently signing an extension the following offseason. He returned to the Bruins the following season, before signing a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks; however, during his first season in Vancouver, he was traded back to Pittsburgh. Midway through the following season, Pittsburgh traded him to Columbus.
Heinen was born on July 5, 1995, in Langley, British Columbia, to parents Rick and Veronica. His father is of Dutch heritage while his mother immigrated to Canada from Brazil. Heinen is the middle child of four siblings; his sister Olivia played volleyball in high school while his older brother Cody played hockey.
Growing up in Langley, British Columbia, Heinen played with the Richmond Sockeyes in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Merritt Centennials and Surrey Eagles. While with the Sockeyes in the 2012–13 season, he recorded 63 points as he led the team to the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship title. In his only BCHL season, Heinen led the Eagles in scoring with 62 points in 57 games and won the junior A league's Rookie of the Year Award. After graduating from Langley Christian High School in 2013, Heinen earned a scholarship to attend and play for the University of Denver. Prior to joining the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team for the 2014–15 season, Heinen was drafted in the fourth round, 116th overall, by the Boston Bruins at the 2014 NHL entry draft.
Heinen played for the Denver Pioneers from 2014 to 2016. In his freshman season with the Pioneers, Heinen scored 45 points, 16 goals, and 29 assists, in 40 games. During the month of February, Heinen registered 15 points in seven games to win the HCA National Rookie of the Month for February. In March, Heinen was then named to the Second-Team All-Conference and named a finalist for the NCHC Rookie of the Year award.
Heinen returned to the Pioneers for his sophomore season where he increased his point production with a career-high 48 points. During the season, he recorded six points in two games to help the Pioneers reach their first Frozen Four since 2005. As a result, he was named the inaugural recipient of the ASN Player of the Year Award and earned First-Team All-NCHC Honors. He was also named NCHC Forward of the Year and selected as a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year. Prior to the conclusion of his sophomore season, Heinen decided to forgo his junior and senior seasons to sign a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.
Upon concluding his collegiate career, Heinen joined the Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to complete the 2015–16 season. He played in four games with the Bruins, two regular season and two playoff games, where he recorded two assists.
Danton Heinen
Danton Heinen (born July 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round, 116th overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft.
Growing up in Langley, British Columbia, Heinen played with the Richmond Sockeyes in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and junior ice hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Merritt Centennials and Surrey Eagles. After graduating from high school, Heinen earned a scholarship to play for the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team. During his short collegiate career, Heinen earned NCHC Rookie of the Year in the 2014–15 season and NCHC Forward of the Year in the 2015–16 season. He concluded his amateur career in 2016 by signing an entry-level contract with the Bruins.
Following college, Heinen joined the Boston Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. He spent his first three seasons moving between the AHL and NHL levels before becoming a mainstay on the Bruins' lineup during the 2018–19 season. On February 24, 2020, while in his fourth season with the Bruins, Heinen was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Nick Ritchie. After playing one season with the Ducks, Heinen signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, subsequently signing an extension the following offseason. He returned to the Bruins the following season, before signing a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks; however, during his first season in Vancouver, he was traded back to Pittsburgh. Midway through the following season, Pittsburgh traded him to Columbus.
Heinen was born on July 5, 1995, in Langley, British Columbia, to parents Rick and Veronica. His father is of Dutch heritage while his mother immigrated to Canada from Brazil. Heinen is the middle child of four siblings; his sister Olivia played volleyball in high school while his older brother Cody played hockey.
Growing up in Langley, British Columbia, Heinen played with the Richmond Sockeyes in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Merritt Centennials and Surrey Eagles. While with the Sockeyes in the 2012–13 season, he recorded 63 points as he led the team to the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship title. In his only BCHL season, Heinen led the Eagles in scoring with 62 points in 57 games and won the junior A league's Rookie of the Year Award. After graduating from Langley Christian High School in 2013, Heinen earned a scholarship to attend and play for the University of Denver. Prior to joining the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team for the 2014–15 season, Heinen was drafted in the fourth round, 116th overall, by the Boston Bruins at the 2014 NHL entry draft.
Heinen played for the Denver Pioneers from 2014 to 2016. In his freshman season with the Pioneers, Heinen scored 45 points, 16 goals, and 29 assists, in 40 games. During the month of February, Heinen registered 15 points in seven games to win the HCA National Rookie of the Month for February. In March, Heinen was then named to the Second-Team All-Conference and named a finalist for the NCHC Rookie of the Year award.
Heinen returned to the Pioneers for his sophomore season where he increased his point production with a career-high 48 points. During the season, he recorded six points in two games to help the Pioneers reach their first Frozen Four since 2005. As a result, he was named the inaugural recipient of the ASN Player of the Year Award and earned First-Team All-NCHC Honors. He was also named NCHC Forward of the Year and selected as a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year. Prior to the conclusion of his sophomore season, Heinen decided to forgo his junior and senior seasons to sign a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.
Upon concluding his collegiate career, Heinen joined the Bruins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to complete the 2015–16 season. He played in four games with the Bruins, two regular season and two playoff games, where he recorded two assists.