Career
He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Hanifin was drafted fifth overall by the Hurricanes in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Amateur
He was considered to be a top-three pick for the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft, and the number-one rated defenseman.
He was picked 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Hanifin played for the United States of America Hockey"s U17 program based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, but was added to the U18 national team as an underage player, helping to lead Team United States of America to the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was the highest-scoring American defenceman of the tournament with one goal and five points.
After fast-tracking his high school graduation, Hanifin matriculated at Boston College as a 17-year-old, playing for the Eagles and becoming the second youngest player in the team"s history. Professional
Hanifin was selected fifth Overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
On July 11, 2015, Hanifin signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility.
He made his National Hockey League debut October 8, 2015, against the Nashville Predators. Hanifin scored his first National Hockey League goal against Anton Khudobin of the Anaheim Ducks on November 16, 2015. Hanifin has represented the United States internationally at the 2014 U17 World Hockey Challenge, 2014 U18 IIHF World Championships, and the 2015 World Junior Championships.