Cole Hutson (born June 28, 2006) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for Boston University. He is eligible for 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 | Eligible 2024 | ||
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 year, 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]
Hutson is committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University.[3]
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.[4][5]
Hutson represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, leading all defensemen with 12 points. He and the Americans dominated the event, going undefeated en route to a gold medal, with a final goal differential of +41.[6] He again represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF 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][7]
Personal life
editHutson is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson.[8] He is the third of four brothers, all of whom play hockey.[7]
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 | [9][10] |
| 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.
- ^ Middleton, Jeff (November 15, 2023). "Cole Hutson, Eiserman, and Kamil Bednarik officially sign with Boston University". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 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 Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database