Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 13, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, nicknamed "Nuge," is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted first overall by the Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and has remained a consistent presence on the team ever since.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Oilers Teammates Record Dual Hat-Tricks

In 1985, Jari Kurri and Paul Coffey became the Oilers teammates to record dual hat-tricks in a game, a feat that would not be matched until 2019.

1996: First WHL player drafted first overall

On June 24, 2011 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins became the first WHL player drafted first overall in the NHL draft since 1996.

2001: First Rebel since 2001

During his streak in March of 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins became the first Rebel since 2001 to score 100 points in a season.

2008: Mac's AAA Midget Hockey Tournament

During the 2008 Mac's AAA midget hockey tournament, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was named the Tournament MVP and earned a spot on the All-Star Team.

2009: BCMML Championship

In 2009, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins helped the Vancouver North West Giants win the British Columbia Hockey Major Midget League (BCMML) championship. As a 15-year-old, he led the league in scoring with 40 goals and 47 assists through 36 games.

November 19, 2011: Five-Assist Game

On November 19, 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded five assists against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 9–2 win, becoming the first 18-year-old to record a five-assist game in NHL history.

April 23, 2012: Nominated for Calder Memorial Trophy

On April 23, 2012, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year, alongside Gabriel Landeskog and Adam Henrique.

April 23, 2018: King Clancy Memorial Trophy Nomination

On April 23, 2018, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy as the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities and gives back to the community.

March 26, 2019: Dual Hat-Tricks

On March 26, 2019, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl each recorded a hat-trick in an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings, becoming the first Oilers teammates to do so since 1985.

October 26, 2022: Scores 200th Career NHL Goal

On October 26, 2022, Nugent-Hopkins scored his 200th career NHL goal against the St. Louis Blues.

February 23, 2023: Ninth-Highest Point Scorer in Oilers Franchise History

On February 23, 2023, Nugent-Hopkins became the ninth-highest point scorer in franchise history after recording his 600th career point in a 7–2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

April 5, 2023: Reaches 100-Point Milestone

On April 5, 2023, Nugent-Hopkins reached the 100-point milestone for the first time in his career, joining teammates McDavid and Draisaitl. The Oilers became the first team since the 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins to have three players accumulate 100 points or more.