Justin Dowling

Justin Dowling (born October 1, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Justin Dowling
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Dowling with the Texas Stars in 2018
Born (1990-10-01) October 1, 1990
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New Jersey Devils
Utica Comets (AHL)
Dallas Stars
Vancouver Canucks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present

Early life

Dowling was born on October 1, 1990, in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada[1] to parents Glen and Sherry. He also grew up alongside his brother Jaeden.[2] Growing up in Alberta, he played one season with the Airdrie Xtreme before joining the UFA Bisons from 2005 to 2007.[3] Dowling attended Bow Valley High School.[4]

Playing career

Not selected in any NHL Entry Draft, Dowling played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Swift Current Broncos. In his final season with the Broncos in 2010–11, he served as team captain and contributed 20 goals and 67 points in 63 games. Unable to lead the Broncos to the playoffs, Dowling made his professional debut in the American Hockey League (AHL) after initially signing an amateur try-out contract with the Abbotsford Heat on March 25, 2011.[5]

Dowling with the Texas Stars in 2013

Dowling started the 2012–13 season in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads,[6] but midway through the season, the AHL's Texas Stars signed Dowling to a standard AHL contract.[7]

In his first full season with Texas, Dowling continued to impress at the AHL level and was rewarded with a two-year contract with the team's NHL affiliate, the Dallas Stars, on March 26, 2014.[8] Dowling cemented his offensive role with Texas, contributing amongst the teams leaders with 50 and 46 points over the tenure of his initial contract with the Stars. While on the team Brandon Defazio is contributed as the vessel accountable for Dowlings NHL career.

On May 31, 2016, Dowling signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with Dallas.[9] He began the 2016–17 season in the AHL, but after an offensive flourish in his first five games, he received his first NHL call-up by Dallas on October 25, 2016.[10] He made his NHL debut that same night, contributing one assist in a 3–2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.[11] After two games with Dallas, Dowling was returned to Texas on October 29, 2016.

On May 8, 2017, Dowling signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with Dallas.[12] He scored his first career NHL goal on November 13, 2019 in a 3–1 win over the Calgary Flames.[13]

As a free agent from the Stars after completing his ninth season within the organization, Dowling was signed to a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on July 28, 2021.[14]

Leaving the Canucks as a free agent, Dowling was signed by the New Jersey Devils to a one-year, two-way contract on July 1, 2023 for the 2023–24 season.[15]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 Swift Current Broncos WHL 3 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0
2007–08 Swift Current Broncos WHL 71 7 21 28 4 12 4 3 7 2
2008–09 Swift Current Broncos WHL 71 22 44 66 16 7 2 4 6 0
2009–10 Swift Current Broncos WHL 72 32 46 78 19 4 2 2 4 2
2010–11 Swift Current Broncos WHL 63 20 47 67 18 — — — — —
2010–11 Abbotsford Heat AHL 8 1 3 4 2 — — — — —
2011–12 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 26 6 18 24 6 3 0 0 0 2
2011–12 Abbotsford Heat AHL 22 1 1 2 6 — — — — —
2012–13 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 34 13 33 46 16 — — — — —
2012–13 Texas Stars AHL 38 16 14 30 4 9 1 3 4 2
2013–14 Texas Stars AHL 74 12 35 47 8 14 4 10 14 4
2014–15 Texas Stars AHL 65 24 26 50 22 3 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Texas Stars AHL 52 11 35 46 10 4 2 1 3 0
2016–17 Texas Stars AHL 49 8 20 28 8 — — — — —
2016–17 Dallas Stars NHL 9 0 2 2 2 — — — — —
2017–18 Texas Stars AHL 65 13 28 41 18 22 4 13 17 2
2018–19 Texas Stars AHL 62 13 40 53 12 — — — — —
2018–19 Dallas Stars NHL 11 0 1 1 0 13 0 2 2 0
2019–20 Dallas Stars NHL 29 3 3 6 8 2 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Texas Stars AHL 3 0 3 3 2 — — — — —
2020–21 Dallas Stars NHL 27 1 4 5 6 — — — — —
2021–22 Vancouver Canucks NHL 22 2 2 4 2 — — — — —
2021–22 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 15 5 9 14 0 2 0 1 1 0
2022–23 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 56 11 35 46 18 6 0 3 3 0
NHL totals 98 6 12 18 18 15 0 2 2 0

Awards and achievements
Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Texas Stars) 2014 [16]

References
  1. "Justin Dowling". Elite Prospects. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. "Justin Dowling debuts in Dallas as family cheers on at home". Cochrane Today. October 27, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. Edey, Nicole (August 19, 2021). "Former Xtreme is now a Vancouver Canuck". DiscoverAirdrie.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. "Justin Dowling is a big hit with Dallas affiliate". Cochrane Today. June 26, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  5. "Dowling signs in AHL with the Abbotsford Heat". Swiftcurrentonline.com. March 25, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  6. "Texas Stars Report: Keeping An Eye On Justin Dowling". Defending Big D. December 29, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2013.]
  7. "Stars call up two players from Idaho". Texas Stars. February 1, 2013. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  8. "Stars sign Dowling to two-year deal". Dallas Stars. March 26, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  9. "Stars sign forwards Justin Dowling and Brendan Ranford". Dallas Stars. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  10. "Stars recall Justin Dowling from Texas". Dallas Stars. October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  11. "Niemi makes 28 saves as Stars beat Jets". CBS Sports. October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  12. "Stars sign forward Justin Dowling to two-year extension". Dallas Stars. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. Vickers, Aaron (November 14, 2019). "Pavelski scores twice for Stars in win against Flames". nhl.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  14. "Canucks sign Dowling, Keeper and Hunt". Vancouver Canucks. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  15. "Criscuolo, Dowling join Devils on two-way contracts". NHL.com. New Jersey Devils. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  16. "Dallas Stars' affiliate wins AHL Calder Cup". Dallas Stars. June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
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