Colton Dach

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Colton Dach
Born (2003-01-04) January 4, 2003 (age 22)
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft 62nd overall, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023present

Colton Dach (born January 4, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 62nd overall, by the Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

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Early life

Dach was born January 4, 2003, in St. Albert, Alberta, [1] to parents Dale and Hillary. [2] He began playing ice hockey with his brother, practicing in a backyard rink and on Garner Lake near his family's cabin. A childhood fan of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL), he would frequently attend games at Rexall Place with his father. [2]

Playing career

On January 3, 2025, Dach made his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens. [3] [4]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Canada
Canada Winter Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Canada

Early into his junior career, Dach was a member of Team Alberta at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, [5] earning a bronze medal. [6] Thereafter, he joined the Canadian national junior team in advance of the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. [7] Registering two points through four contests, Dach would suffer an injury in his country's final group stage game, sidlelining him for the remainder of tournament play. [8] Canada would ultimately go on to defeat Czechia in overtime to capture a gold medal. [9]

Personal life

Dach's older brother, Kirby, is also a professional ice hockey player. Selected third overall by the Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL entry draft, Kirby most recently played for the Montreal Canadiens. [10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19Fort Saskatchewan Rangers AMHL 321612282683476
2019–20 Saskatoon Blades WHL 6211182945
2020–21 Saskatoon BladesWHL201192016
2021–22 Kelowna Rockets WHL612950795350004
2022–23 Kelowna RocketsWHL14981723
2022–23 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL937108193111420
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 481116273940004
2024–25 Rockford IceHogsAHL3312142621
2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 2525717
NHL totals2525717

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2019 Alberta CWG Bronze medal icon.svg63366
2023 Canada WJC Gold medal icon.svg40220
Junior totals40220

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL
BC First All-Star Team 2022 [11]
Ed Chynoweth Cup champion 2023 [12]

References

  1. "Colton Dach Stats and News". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved August 26, 2025 via NHL.com.
  2. 1 2 Pope, Ben (June 18, 2022). "As Kirby and Colton Dach prepare for NHL future together, Dale Dach amazed by their blossoming careers". Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. Treppedi, Sean (January 2, 2025). "Blackhawks Colton Dach Will Make NHL Debut Against Brother Kirby vs Canadiens on Friday". Newsweek . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  4. Pope, Ben (January 4, 2025). "Colton Dach delivers physicality in NHL debut, helping Blackhawks beat Canadiens". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. "Rosters - Alberta - 2019 Canada Winter Games". Hockey Canada. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  6. Hackett, Byron (February 22, 2019). "Alberta rolls over Saskatchewan to win bronze at 2019 Canada Winter Games". Red Deer Advocate . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  7. "Dach named to Hockey Canada's World Junior Roster". Kelowna Rockets. December 12, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022 via CHL.ca.
  8. "Beck added to Team Canada; Dach done for World Juniors with injury". TSN. January 1, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  9. "Canada wins gold at 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship". Hockey Canada. January 6, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  10. Powers, Scott; Lazerus, Mark (January 3, 2025). "Dach family reunion: Blackhawks' Colton makes NHL debut vs. Canadiens' Kirby" . The Athletic . Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  11. "Colton Dach joins Blackhawks farm team for AHL playoffs". Kelowna Rockets. May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022 via CHL.ca.
  12. Rocca, Taylor (May 20, 2023). "Seattle Thunderbirds win 2023 WHL Championship". Western Hockey League. Retrieved August 26, 2025 via CHL.ca.