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Cole Hutson

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Cole Hutson
Born (2006-06-28) June 28, 2006 (age 18)
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

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.

Playing career

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In 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]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Switzerland
Silver medal – second place 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 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.[5] 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][6]

Personal life

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Hutson is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson.[7] He is the third of four brothers, all of whom play hockey.[6]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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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

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 United States U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 9 9 4
2023 United States U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 11 12 8
2024 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 4 9 13 6
Junior totals 21 5 29 34 18

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
International
World U18 Championship – Media All-Star Team 2023, 2024 [8][9]
World U18 Championship – Best Defenseman 2024 [2]

References

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  1. ^ Wheeler, Scott (May 1, 2024). "Are teams going to make the same mistake twice with Cole Hutson?". The Athletic. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Kimelman, Adam (June 20, 2024). "Hutson brings balanced defensive game to 2024 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "U17s Take First Place After 11-3 Win in Championship Game Against Canada Red". usahockeyntdp.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (April 23, 2024). "2024 WM18: Group A Preview". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Dixon, Ryan (June 17, 2024). "Why American defenceman Cole Hutson could be a first-round draft steal". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Ferrari, Tony (November 22, 2023). "2024 NHL Draft Notebook: Cole Eiserman, Cole Hutson and Teddy Stiga". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Serres, Storie (April 30, 2023). "Will Smith named MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Jurewicz, Chris (May 5, 2024). "Hagens named tournament MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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