David Van der Gulik

Hometown:

Abbotsford British Columbia

Currently Playing In:

Pro

Birthday:

1983-04-20

Position:

RW

Eligible for draft:

2001

Shoots:

Left

Drafted:

Height:

5-11

Acquired:

7th Round (206th overall), 2002

Weight:

172 lbs.

Probability of Success
  • B

After leaving the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL, Van der Gulik would enroll at Boston University. In his four seasons with the Terriers the Abbotsford, B.C., native amassed 93 points (52G, 41A) in 141 NCAA games. David would also named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2003.

2006-07: In his first professional hockey league season with the AHL’s Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, David put up some solid numbers. He was one of three players to dress in all 80 of the Knights games, as well as compiling the teams fourth highest point total, with 43 points (16G, 27A). David also finished the season with the AHL’s fourth highest and AHL Rookie best plus/minus rating, with an impressive +27.

2007-08: In his first season with Quad City (AHL), Van der Gulik appeared in all 80 games with the club. He finished the season with 42 points (19g+23a) and a +3 plus/minus rating.