David Kolomatis

David Kolomatis
David Kolomatis
	Kolomatis with the Hershey Bears in 2013
Born	February 25, 1989 (age 34); Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defenceman
Shot	Right
Played for	Providence Bruins ; Manchester Monarchs ; Hershey Bears ; Tappara ; Toronto Marlies
NHL Draft	126th overall, 2009 ; Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	2009–2019

Last updated June 21, 2023

David Kolomatis (born February 25, 1989) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He most recently played under contract to the Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL. He was originally selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round (126th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Kolomatis spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Kings AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs before leaving as a free agent to sign a one-year, two way contract with the Washington Capitals on July 5, 2013.^[1] In his only season within the Capitals organization in 2013–14, Kolomatis was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, 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 Tappara of the Liiga.^[2] 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.^[3] Kolomatis captained the Monarchs in the 2015–16 season with 17 points in 35 games before he was loaned to AHL club, the Toronto Marlies. 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.^[4]

Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	U.S. National Under-18 Team	USHL	16	1	0	1	4	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	67	4	16	20	54	4	0	0	0	0
2007–08	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	68	9	36	45	68	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	63	18	28	46	52	4	2	2	4	0
2008–09	Providence Bruins	AHL	4	0	0	0	0	16	0	1	1	2
2009–10	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	76	8	21	29	30	15	0	1	1	2
2010–11	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	70	8	20	28	58	7	2	2	4	2
2011–12	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	58	5	20	25	12	4	0	1	1	4
2012–13	Manchester Monarchs	AHL	46	8	20	28	18	4	0	0	0	6
2013–14	Hershey Bears	AHL	61	7	23	30	22	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Tappara	Liiga	45	1	11	12	22	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Manchester Monarchs	ECHL	35	6	11	17	16	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Toronto Marlies	AHL	23	1	3	4	8	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Manchester Monarchs	ECHL	61	7	28	35	10	19	2	5	7	10
2017–18	Manchester Monarchs	ECHL	57	6	24	30	24	9	3	2	5	6
2018–19	Manchester Monarchs	ECHL	71	14	29	43	12	11	1	3	4	4
AHL totals			338	37	107	144	148	46	2	5	7	16

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References

↑ "Capitals sign David Kolomatis". Washington Capitals. 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
↑ "David Kolomatis to Tappara" (in Finnish). Tappara. 2014-07-25. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
↑ "Monarchs sign familiar face". Manchester Monarchs. 2015-10-02. Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
↑ "Kolomatis and Turgeon back to Manchester". Manchester Monarchs. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-17.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

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[1] "Capitals sign David Kolomatis". Washington Capitals. 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-05.

[2] "David Kolomatis to Tappara" (in Finnish). Tappara. 2014-07-25. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-07-26.

[3] "Monarchs sign familiar face". Manchester Monarchs. 2015-10-02. Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-10-02.

[4] "Kolomatis and Turgeon back to Manchester". Manchester Monarchs. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-08-17.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

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David Kolomatis
Kolomatis with the Hershey Bears in 2013
Born	(1989-02-25) February 25, 1989 (age 34) Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defenceman
Shot	Right
Played for	Providence Bruins Manchester Monarchs Hershey Bears Tappara Toronto Marlies
NHL Draft	126th overall, 2009 Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	2009–2019