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Arshdeep Bains

Arshdeep Singh Bains is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who plays left wing.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Arshdeep Singh Bains is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who plays as a left wing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League (AHL). Born in Surrey, British Columbia, he is of Punjabi/Indian descent and is one of few Punjabi players to reach the NHL.

Early life and background

Bains was born on January 9, 2001, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. He is of Punjabi/Indian origin and is noted as one of the few Punjabi players to reach the NHL.

Junior hockey

Before turning professional, Bains played major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He finished his WHL career with strong offensive totals and was a league scoring leader in the 2021–22 season.

Professional career

Bains plays professionally for the Vancouver Canucks organization, including the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL. He made his NHL debut for the Canucks and later scored his first NHL goal. As of the provided statistics, his NHL regular-season career totals include 21 games played, one goal, and one point.

Playing style

Bains is listed as a left wing and shoots left-handed. Public statistical profiles list him at about 6 feet tall and around 184 pounds.

Key facts

  • Arshdeep Bains is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger with the Vancouver Canucks organization.
  • He was born on January 9, 2001, in Surrey, British Columbia, and is of Punjabi/Indian descent.
  • Bains played major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels and was a WHL scoring leader in 2021–22.
  • He made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks and has recorded one career NHL goal and one point.
  • He is one of the few Punjabi players to reach the NHL.
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Canadian context

Bains is a Surrey, British Columbia-born player in the Vancouver Canucks organization, making him of particular interest to Canadian readers and to British Columbia hockey fans.[1][2][8][10]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Arshdeep Bains?
Arshdeep Bains is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger in the Vancouver Canucks organization.
How old is Arshdeep Bains?
He was born on January 9, 2001, so he is 24 years old.
What team does Arshdeep Bains play for?
He is under contract with the Vancouver Canucks and has also played for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL.
Where is Arshdeep Bains from?
He is from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
What position does Arshdeep Bains play?
He plays left wing.
Arshdeep Bains stats
As listed by ESPN, his NHL regular-season career totals include 21 games played, 1 goal, 0 assists, and 1 point. Hockey-Reference also lists him as having 1 career NHL goal and 1 career point.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arshdeep_Bains
    Supports: Full name, birth date, position, Vancouver/Abbotsford team affiliation, Canadian nationality
  2. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/bainsar01.html
    Supports: Age, birthplace, height/weight, position, NHL scoring totals
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/5103536/arshdeep-bains
    Supports: Team, position, birthplace, birthdate, NHL career stats
  4. The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/arshdeep-bains-indian-origin-ice-hockey-player-dreaming-winter-olympics-nhl-debut-9184493/
    Supports: AHL/NHL affiliation, Indian-origin context, early pro totals
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/290353/arshdeep-bains
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, nationality, position, height, weight, shooting hand, contract notes
  6. Ice Hockey Fandom — https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/Arshdeep_Bains
    Supports: Born in Surrey, professional role, WHL scoring record
  7. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/arshdeep-bains-first-nhl-goal-1.7365126
    Supports: Surrey origin, NHL debut, first NHL goal, Vancouver Canucks context
  8. PuckPedia — https://puckpedia.com/player/arshdeep-bains
    Supports: Contract, NHL team, age, position, birthplace, current cap-hit and recent NHL season stats