Cole Hutson (born June 28, 2006) is an American college ice hockey

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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

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Playing career

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. 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

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over three seasons from 1997 to 2000.

International play

Hutston represented the United States at the

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where he recorded nine assists in seven games and won a gold medal. Hutson represented the United States at the

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, 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. He again represented the United States at the

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, 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.

Personal life

Hutson is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens

Lane Hutson Lane Hutson (born February 14, 2004) is an American ice hockey defenseman for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 62nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Playing ca ...

. He is the third of four brothers, all of whom play hockey.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hutson, Cole 2006 births Living people American sportspeople of Canadian descent Ice hockey players from Illinois Sportspeople from Lake County, Illinois USA Hockey National Team Development Program players Washington Capitals draft picks