Nic Dowd

Nicholas Dowd (born May 27, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the seventh round, 198th overall, of the 2009 NHL entry draft.

A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Dowd is the third NHL player (after Jared Ross and Aud Tuten) who is from the state of Alabama.

Playing career
Amateur
Dowd grew up in Huntsville, Alabama where he played junior hockey. Dowd moved to Wenatchee, Washington to play for the Wenatchee Wild in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The following season he played for the Indiana Ice in Indianapolis, Indiana, before joining the St. Cloud State Huskies in the NCAA Men's Division I National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). In his senior year, Dowd's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the inaugural 2013–14 All-NCHC First Team as well as being a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He finished his college career with 52 goals and 69 assists for 121 points in 155 games played.