Chris Nilan

ABOUT CHRIS NILAN

Forward nicknamed "Knuckles" for his propensity to drop the gloves and fight; he played for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins.

He played hockey at Northeastern University.

Defenseman Bobby Orr was his hockey idol growing up.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Defenseman Brian Leetch was his teammate on the Rangers.