Bob Nardella
Robert Nardella, Jr (born February 2, 1968) is an Italian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently the head coach of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Nardella with the Chicago Wolves in 2006 | |||
| Born |
February 2, 1968 Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Alleghe Hockey Chicago Wolves Adler Mannheim Quad City Mallards Milano Vipers Rockford IceHogs | ||
| National team | Italy | ||
| Playing career | 1991–2006 | ||
| Coaching career | 2012–present | ||
Following his NCAA career with Ferris State University, Nardella competed in the Italian Hockey League, Deutsche Eishockey Liga, International Hockey League, and American Hockey League. During his career, he played for the Alleghe Hockey, Chicago Wolves, Adler Mannheim, Quad City Mallards, Milano Vipers, and Rockford IceHogs. Nardella spent the majority of his professional career playing with the Chicago Wolves, where he set a franchise record for most points by a defenseman with 298. He also helped them win the International Hockey League’s Turner Cup in 1998 and 2000 and the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup in 2002.
Nardella has represented Italy internationally at the 1998 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter Olympics, as well as at the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.