Conor Garland’s Road to 500 NHL Games: The Untold Struggles and Triumphs Behind the Milestone
Tuesday night will feature a special milestone as Conor Garland skates in his 500th career NHL game. When the 29-year-old hits the ice at Rogers Arena, he will become the 28th player from the 2015 draft class to hit the half-century mark. From QMJHL star to a key member of the Vancouver Canucks, Garland has had an impressive career so far.
Before being drafted into the NHL, Garland spent four seasons lighting up the QMJHL. In 206 games, he recorded 328 points and is still the all-time points leader for the Moncton Wildcats. In 2015, not only was Garland drafted 123rd overall by the Arizona Coyotes, but he took home the Michel Brière Trophy, which is given to the QMJHL’s Most Valuable Player.
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