Bobby Allen (ice hockey)

Robert Paul Allen
Born	(1978-11-14) November 14, 1978 Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Ice hockey defenseman
Years active	1997–2009
Known for	Played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins

Robert Paul Allen (born November 14, 1978) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins.

Playing career

During his youth, Allen participated in the 1991 and 1992 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments representing a team from Beverly, Massachusetts. He advanced to play collegiate hockey at Boston College and was chosen 52nd overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. In 2002, Allen was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Sean Brown. While with Edmonton, he primarily played in the American Hockey League (AHL), appearing in a single NHL game during the 2002–03 season.

On July 22, 2004, Allen signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils; however, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, he did not play for the Devils but instead joined their AHL affiliate, the Albany River Rats. He returned to his hometown team, the Boston Bruins, on July 17, 2006, signing a one-year contract and beginning that season with their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Allen made his first NHL appearance in five years on January 17, 2007. His physical style of play earned him a roster spot with Boston for the remainder of that campaign. He secured another one-year contract with the Bruins on July 6, 2007.

Allen’s 2007–08 season was limited to just 19 games because of a back injury. Prior to the start of the 2008–09 season, he was diagnosed with two herniated discs, which has since prevented him from returning to professional play.

Personal

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts and raised in Hull, Massachusetts, Allen attended Cushing Academy. He currently lives in Hingham, Massachusetts with his wife Natalie and their two children, Quinn and Caroline.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1997–98	Boston College	HE		40	7	21	28	49		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Boston College	HE		43	9	23	32	34		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Boston College	HE		42	4	23	27	40		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Boston College	HE		42	5	18	23	30		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Providence Bruins	AHL		49	5	10	15	18		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		10	1	6	7	0		14	0	3	3	6
2002–03	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		56	1	12	13	24		23	0	5	5	10
2002–03	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		1	0	0	0	0 } External links