Cole Hutson (born June 28, 2006) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
| Cole Hutson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 28, 2006 North Barrington, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NCAA team | Boston University | ||
| NHL draft |
43rd overall, 2024 Washington Capitals | ||
Playing career
editIn the 2022–23 season, Hutson set the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) record for single-season points by a defenseman with 68 points in 61 games.[1] The following season, he totaled 15 goals and 51 points in 51 games, finishing his NTDP career as the all-time leader in program points by a defenseman, with his 119 points eclipsing the previous record of 111 set by J. D. Forrest over three seasons from 1997 to 2000.[2]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
 |
2023 Switzerland | |
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2024 Finland | |
Hutston represented the United States at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded nine assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[3][4]
Hutson represented the United States at the 2023 World U18 Championships, leading all defensemen with 12 points. He and the United States team dominated the event, going undefeated en route to a gold medal, with a final goal differential of +41.[5] He again represented the United States at the 2024 World U18 Championships, where he recorded four goals and nine assists in seven games and won a silver medal. He subsequently won the IIHF directorate award for best defenseman, despite nearly missing the tournament due to a sprained ankle that he had not fully recovered from.[2][6]
Personal life
editHutson is the younger brother of Lane Hutson who is a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).[7] He is the third of four brothers, all of whom play ice hockey.[6]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2022–23 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 32 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 19 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| USHL totals | 51 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | United States | U17 | 
|
7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2023 | United States | U18 |
|
7 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 | |
| 2024 | United States | U18 | 
|
7 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | |
| Junior totals | 21 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 18 | ||||
Awards and honors
edit| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| International | ||
| World U18 Championship – media All-Star team | 2023, 2024 | [8][9] |
| World U18 Championship – best defenseman | 2024 | [2] |
References
edit- ^ Wheeler, Scott (May 1, 2024). "Are teams going to make the same mistake twice with Cole Hutson?". The Athletic. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kimelman, Adam (June 20, 2024). "Hutson brings balanced defensive game to 2024 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Schram, Carol (November 13, 2022). "Hagens And Eiserman Dazzle As Unbeaten USA Powers To World U-17 Gold". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "U17s Take First Place After 11-3 Win in Championship Game Against Canada Red". usahockeyntdp.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (April 23, 2024). "2024 WM18: Group A Preview". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Dixon, Ryan (June 17, 2024). "Why American defenceman Cole Hutson could be a first-round draft steal". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Ferrari, Tony (November 22, 2023). "2024 NHL Draft Notebook: Cole Eiserman, Cole Hutson and Teddy Stiga". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Serres, Storie (April 30, 2023). "Will Smith named MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Jurewicz, Chris (May 5, 2024). "Hagens named tournament MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database