Cole Eiserman

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Cole Eiserman
Born (2006-08-29) August 29, 2006 (age 17)
Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
USHL team USA Hockey National Team Development Program
NHL draft 20th overall, 2024
New York Islanders

Cole Eiserman (born August 29, 2006) is an American ice hockey winger for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He was drafted 20th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Playing for Shattuck-Saint Mary's in the 2020–21 season, Eiserman scored 97 goals and 57 assists for 154 points in 50 games. Only two players, Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews, recorded more goals for Shattuck's under-18 team at 15 years old. [1] Following his time with Shattuck, Eiserman joined for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP), where in the 2022–23 season he recorded 69 goals and 104 points. [2]

Entering the 2023–24 season, Eiserman's shooting talent, physical edge, and work ethic led him to be viewed as one of the top prospects eligible for the 2024 NHL entry draft, and a potential challenger to Macklin Celebrini as the first overall selection. Concerns about his game, described as "one dimensional" and "selfish", specifically his lack of defensive ability and reliance on teammates to generate high-danger chances, led to his draft stock slipping from a top two draft prospect to a projected mid-first round pick. [3] Despite the doubts about his game, he had a very successful second term with the NTDP, breaking Cole Caufield's program scoring record with 127 goals in his 119-game NTDP career. [4]

Eiserman originally committed to playing college ice hockey for the University of Minnesota, but changed his commitment in September 2023 to Boston University in order to play closer to home. [5]

Despite being one of the top goal-scorers available in the first round, Eiserman fell to the New York Islanders at 20th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. [6]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Switzerland
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Finland

Eiserman represented the United States at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where his 12 goals and 20 points in seven games ranked first and second, respectively. Team USA would finish in first place. [7] [2]

Eiserman represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded nine goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [2] He again represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded a hat trick in the first game of the tournament, a 9–0 victory over Slovakia. [8] He finished the event with nine goals and two assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Eiserman's father, Bill Eiserman, played for UMass Lowell from 1986 to 1987. Eiserman's uncle, Ed Hill, was drafted by the Nashville Predators in 1999. Eiserman has four brothers, including a twin, all of whom play hockey at various levels. [1] One of his brothers, Shane Eiserman, was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 U.S. National Development Team USHL 3228164418—————
2023–24 U.S. National Development TeamUSHL24259346—————
USHL totals5653257824—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 United States U17 Gold medal icon.svg7128204
2023 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg792118
2024 United StatesU18Silver medal icon.svg792112
Junior totals2130124214

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References

  1. 1 2 Gaudette, Kyle (October 28, 2022). "'Transcendent Talent': Newburyport's Cole Eiserman is on a fast track to the NHL". Newbury Port News. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Gambatese, JP (March 21, 2024). "Cole Eiserman – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". thehockeywriters.com. The Hockey Writers. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ↑ McKenzie, Bob. "McKenzie's Final Draft Ranking: Many attractive and diverse options after Celebrini". TSN. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Gaudio, Julian (May 31, 2024). "2024 Devils Draft Prospects: Cole Eiserman". The Hockey News . Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ Marinofsky, Evan (September 27, 2023). "Cole Eiserman decommits from Minnesota, will head to BU". Hockey Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Rosner, Stefen. "Eiserman eager to prove Islanders right following selection at 2024 NHL Draft". NHL. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ Luedeke, Kirk (February 8, 2022). "Prospects: Why you should know these 2006 Midget hockey standouts". Hockey Journal. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ Sikes, Ryan (April 25, 2024). "U-18 Men's World Championship: Cole Eiserman's Hat Trick Powers Team USA To Win Over Slovakia". The Hockey News . Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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Preceded by New York Islanders first round pick
2024 		Succeeded by
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