Noah Hanifin

Noah Hanifin (born on January 25, 1997) is an American ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was drafted 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Amateur Playing Career
Noah was considered to be a top-three pick for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and the number-one rated defenseman. He was picked 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Noah played for the USA Hockey's U17 program based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, but was added to the U18 national team as an underage player, helping to lead Team USA to the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships.

He was the highest-scoring American defenceman of the tournament with one goal and five points.

After fast-tracking his high school graduation, Noah matriculated at Boston College as a 17-year-old, playing for the Eagles and becoming the second youngest player in the team's history.

Professional Playing Career
On July 11, 2015, Noah signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility.

International Career
Noah has represented the United States internationally at the 2014 U17 World Hockey Challenge, 2014 U18 IIHF World Championships and the 2015 World Junior Championships.

Personal Life
Born to Bob and Tina Hanifin, Noah grew up in Norwood, Massachusetts with two younger siblings, Cole and Lily. He attended Saint Sebastian's School.