The 23-year-old and his partner, Emma, have announced that they are expecting their first child in 2024 and posted pictures of a photoshoot they did, along with the ultrasound images of the baby.
The Fort St. John, British Columbia native joined the Vancouver Canucks organization in 2021, signing an AHL contract with Abbotsford after spending five seasons in the Western Hockey League.
After two seasons in the American Hockey League, the Canucks signed Nielsen to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2023-24 season. So far this season, he's appeared in ten games for Abbotsford, putting up nine points (six goals, three assists).
