Ian Cole

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Ian Cole
Cole with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
Born (1989-02-21) February 21, 1989 (age 35)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
NHL Draft
 18th overall,
2007
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2010–present

Ian Douglas Cole (born February 21, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cole won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Playing career

College

Cole joined the

Frozen Four appearance in 2008.[2]

Professional

Cole during his tenure with the Blues.

St. Louis Blues

Cole was drafted 18th overall by the

2007 NHL Entry Draft. At the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, Cole turned pro and signed with the St. Louis Blues and was assigned to the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League, the Blues' top minor league affiliate.[3][4] Cole made his NHL debut on November 6, 2010 after being recalled from Peoria on November 4.[5] He scored his first NHL goal on March 9, 2011 against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender, Mathieu Garon.[6]

Pittsburgh Penguins

On March 2, 2015, the

2016 7th-round draft pick.[7]

On June 29, 2015, Cole signed a three-year contract worth $6.3 million to remain in Pittsburgh.[8] In the 2015–16 season, Cole registered 12 assists in 70 games. In the post-season on June 6, 2016, Cole scored his first career playoff goal against Martin Jones of the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

In the 2016–17 season, Cole reached a career high of 26 points with the Penguins, including five goals and 21 assists in 81 regular season games. He appeared in a post-season high 25 games, registering 9 assists in helping Pittsburgh defend the Stanley Cup.

Entering the final season of his contract with the Penguins in

2019 third-round draft pick, and Filip Gustavsson in exchange for a 2018 third-round draft pick, prospect Vincent Dunn, and Derick Brassard.[10]

Columbus Blue Jackets

On February 26, 2018, before appearing with the Senators, Cole was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Nick Moutrey and a 2020 third-round pick.[11] Cole's addition to Columbus' blueline, led to a charge up the standings and secured a playoff berth. In 20 regular season games, he contributed with 2 goals and 7 points before registering 3 assists in 6 post-season games in a first-round defeat to eventual champions, the Washington Capitals.[12]

Colorado Avalanche

As a free agent in the off-season, Cole signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche on July 1, 2018.[13]

On February 8, during a 2018–19 regular season game against the Washington Capitals, Cole laid a late hit on

orbital bone and he was subsequently placed on Colorado's injured reserve.[15]

Entering his final year under contract with the Avalanche in the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Cole played in a third pairing role in the opening two games.[citation needed]

Minnesota Wild

On January 19, 2021, Cole was traded by the Avalanche to divisional rival club, the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for Greg Pateryn.[16] Cole made an instant impact, solidifying the Wild's third pairing and helping the team push up the standings in recording 1 goal and 8 points through 52 regular season games. In a first-round series defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, Cole featured in all seven games.

Carolina Hurricanes

As a free agent, despite showing interest to return to the Wild, Cole was unable to come to terms and was signed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 28, 2021.[17] He scored the overtime game-winning goal against the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their 2nd round series in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Having concluded his contract with the Hurricanes, Cole was again on the move in agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 13, 2022.[18]

The Lightning announced the team had suspended Cole, with pay, on October 10, 2022, pending an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.[19] "I take the allegations made against me today in an anonymous tweet very seriously," Cole said in a statement made through his agent. "I look forward to clearing my name and demonstrating to the NHL and the Tampa Bay Lightning that these allegations are unfounded."[20] Ultimately, both the team and league investigations into Cole found no evidence that the allegations were truthful.[21]

Vancouver Canucks

After a lone season with the Lightning, Cole left as a free agent and was signed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2023–24 season on July 1, 2023.[22]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the  United States
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Sweden

Cole's first international experience came at the 2007 World Junior Championships.[23] Cole added four goals and an assist in seven games of the tournament, helping United States national junior team to a bronze medal finish. The 2007 tournament marked the most points Cole would score at the event, in 2008 he was held pointless and in his final appearance in the tournament in 2009 he finished with two goals and two assists.[24][25]

Personal life

Cole was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his younger sister, mother Connie, and father Doug. He learned to skate at Yost Ice Arena. He also skated outdoors at Buhr Park and did power skating at Veterans Memorial Ice Arena. Growing up, he played for the Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association at the Ice Cube.[26]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season
 Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP 18 2 1 3 14 — — — — —
2005–06 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2005–06 U.S. NTDP U18 NAHL 40 2 8 10 75 12 0 3 3 14
2006–07 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 42 6 11 17 37 — — — — —
2006–07 U.S. NTDP U18 NAHL 16 2 7 9 28 — — — — —
2007–08 University of Notre Dame CCHA 43 8 12 20 40 — — — — —
2008–09 University of Notre Dame CCHA 38 6 20 26 58 — — — — —
2009–10 University of Notre Dame CCHA 30 3 19 22 55 — — — — —
2009–10 Peoria Rivermen AHL 9 1 4 5 4 — — — — —
2010–11 Peoria Rivermen AHL 44 5 10 15 63 — — — — —
2010–11 St. Louis Blues NHL 26 1 3 4 35 — — — — —
2011–12 Peoria Rivermen AHL 22 1 3 4 26 — — — — —
2011–12 St. Louis Blues NHL 26 1 5 6 22 2 0 0 0 0
2012–13 Peoria Rivermen AHL 34 3 11 14 43 — — — — —
2012–13 St. Louis Blues NHL 15 0 1 1 10 — — — — —
2013–14 St. Louis Blues NHL 46 3 8 11 31 — — — — —
2014–15 St. Louis Blues NHL 54 4 5 9 44 — — — — —
2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 20 1 7 8 7 5 0 2 2 8
2015–16 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 70 0 12 12 59 24 1 2 3 14
2016–17 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 5 21 26 72 25 0 9 9 22
2017–18 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 47 3 10 13 52 — — — — —
2017–18 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 20 2 5 7 24 6 0 3 3 2
2018–19 Colorado Avalanche NHL 71 2 13 15 115 12 0 5 5 16
2019–20 Colorado Avalanche NHL 65 4 22 26 36 15 0 2 2 10
2020–21 Colorado Avalanche NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Minnesota Wild NHL 52 1 7 8 32 7 0 0 0 6
2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 75 2 17 19 83 14 1 1 2 10
2022–23 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 78 3 14 17 61 6 1 2 3 4
NHL totals 748 32 150 182 683 116 3 26 29 92

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2006
United States
 U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 4
2007 United States
U18
 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 4 1 5 6
2008 United States
WJC
 4th 6 0 0 0 6
2009 United States WJC 5th 6 2 2 4 4
Junior totals 25 6 4 10 20

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-CCHA First Team 2008–09 [27]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2008–09 [28]
CCHA All-Tournament Team
2009
 [29]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2016, 2017 [30][31]

References

  1. ^ "Player Bio: Ian Cole". University of Notre Dame. May 16, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. ^ "Box :: USCHO.com". U.S. College Hockey Online. April 1, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  3. ^ "Blues sign Ian Cole" (PDF). VictoryHondaHockey.com. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2010.
  4. STLtoday.com
    . March 1, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  5. ^ "Jackman on IR; Cole Recalled from Peoria". St. Louis Blues. November 6, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  6. Canoe.ca. March 9, 2011. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link
    )
  7. ^ "Pens and Blues combine for another trade". NBC Sports. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "Penguins Re-Sign Defenseman Ian Cole to a Three-Year Contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  9. Pittsburgh Post Gazette
    . Pittsburgh. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  10. ^ "Penguins Acquire Derick Brassard in Three-Team Trade with OTT and VGK". NHL.com. Pittsburgh Penguins. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  11. ^ "Jackets acquire defenseman Ian Cole from Ottawa". NHL.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "Been there, won that". The Athletic. April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  13. ^ "Avalanche signs Ian Cole". Colorado Avalanche. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  14. ^ Vogel, Mike (February 8, 2019). "Kuznetsov Rises to Down Avs in OT, 4-3". NHL.com. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  15. ^ "Avalanche's Ian Cole: Winds up on IR". cbssports.com. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  16. ^ "Wild acquire D Cole from Avalanche". The Sports Network. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  17. ^ "Canes agree to terms with Cole". Carolina Hurricanes. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  18. ^ "Lightning sign Ian Cole to one-year contract". Tampa Bay Lightning. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  19. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning suspend Ian Cole pending investigation into sexual abuse allegations". CNN. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  20. SportsNet
    . October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  21. ^ "NHL finds no evidence for sexual abuse allegations against Lightning's Ian Cole, closes investigation". CBS Sports. October 15, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Canucks agree to terms with Ian Cole". Vancouver Canucks. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  23. ^ "USA Hockey announces World Junior team". North American Hockey League. January 1, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  24. USAToday
    . December 25, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  25. ^ "2009 World Junior Championship". USA Hockey. February 15, 2009. Archived from the original on December 22, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  26. ^ Cotsonika, Nicholas J (August 12, 2016). "Ian Cole brings Cup home to Ann Arbor". NHL.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  27. ^ "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  28. ^ "Ian Cole Named ACHA/Reebok First Team All-American". University of Notre Dame. May 16, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  29. ^ "2012–13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  30. ^ "Penguins win Stanley Cup, defeat Sharks in Game 6". National Hockey League. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  31. ^ "Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champions". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. June 11, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
2007
 Succeeded by
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