David Kolomatis (born February 25, 1989) is an

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former professional

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player. He most recently played under contract to the

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of the

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. He was originally selected by the

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in the 5th round (126th overall) of the

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Playing career

Kolomatis spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Kings AHL affiliate, the

before leaving as a free agent to sign a one-year, two way contract with the

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on July 5, 2013. In his only season within the Capitals organization in 2013–14, Kolomatis was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the

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, scoring 30 points in 61 games. On July 25, 2014, Kolomatis signed as a free agent abroad in Finland on a one-year contract with

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of the

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. In his single season abroad in 2014–15, Kolomatis produced just 1 goal and 12 points in 45 games with Tappara. He returned the following season within the Los Angeles Kings affiliation, signing a one-year deal with newly re-birthed ECHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs on October 2, 2015. Kolomatis captained the Monarchs in the 2015–16 season with 17 points in 35 games before he was loaned to AHL club, the

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. He was later signed to stay for the remainder of the season with the Marlies, appearing in 23 games. In the off-season, Kolomatis opted to return for a sixth season in Manchester, signing a new one-year deal on August 17, 2016.

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