Oliver Bonk
Definition
Oliver Bonk is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, born January 9, 2005, in Ottawa, Ontario.
He plays for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) and is a prospect for the Philadelphia Flyers, having been drafted 22nd overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Son of former NHL player Radek Bonk, he is known for his powerful slapshot, offensive contributions from the blue line, and success in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights, including two J. Ross Robertson Cups and a Memorial Cup.
Examples
Oliver Bonk's slapshot is so ferocious, it bonks the net like a meteor strike.
When Oliver Bonk wired his first NHL goal past the Habs' goalie, Flyers fans finally got their bonk of excitement.
Following dad Radek's legacy, Oliver Bonk turns every power play into a family bonk-fest.
Defenders quake when Oliver Bonk loads up, knowing one bonk could rewrite the scoresheet.