Colton Point

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Colton Point
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Point with the Texas Stars in 2021
Born (1998-03-04) March 4, 1998 (age 25)
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Texas Stars
NHL Draft 128th overall, 2016
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2018–2023

Colton Robert Point [1] (born March 4, 1998) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Point was drafted in the fifth-round, 128th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning professional, he attended Colgate University, where he was named to the AHCA East Second-Team All-American, NCAA (ECAC) Second All-Star Team, and was a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

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Internationally, Point has represented Canada at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he won gold.

Early life

Point was born and raised in North Bay to parents Gary and Colleen. He attended Chippewa Secondary School before committing to Colgate University. [1]

Playing career

Junior

Point played Junior hockey with the Carleton Place Canadians for one year during the 2015–16 season. During that season, he led the Canadians to the Fred Page Cup and was named to the Tournament All-Star Team. [2]

Leading up to the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Point was ranked fourth overall for North American goaltenders by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Point was eventually drafted in the fifth round, 128th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. [3] Despite having the option to join the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League, Point kept his commitment and attended Colgate University that year on a Division 1 hockey scholarship. [4]

Collegiate

While majoring in Educational Studies at Colgate University, Point played in only 10 games for the Raiders in his freshman season due to an illness. [5] In those 10 games, Point recorded a .918 save percentage. [1] At the end of the season, Point was awarded the Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy for his dedication to hockey. [6] [7]

Point's sophomore season was much more successful. He played in 33 games and recorded a 16-12-5 record with a .944 save percentage during the 2017–18 season. At the conclusion of the season, Point was named an AHCA East Second-Team All-American as well as a top 10-Hobey Baker Award finalist and NCAA (ECAC) Second All-Star Team. [8] Point was planning on re-joining Colgate University the following season but was convinced by Stars general manager Jim Nill and player development coordinator Rich Peverley to turn professional earlier. [9] On July 1, 2018, the Stars signed Point to a three-year, entry-level contract. [8]

Professional

Point began the 2018–19 season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Texas Stars after being cut from the Dallas Stars training camp. [10] After playing five games in the AHL, Point was assigned to the Stars ECHL team, the Idaho Steelheads, where he made his debut on November 7, 2018. [11] On November 18, he was reassigned to the Texas Stars after playing in four games. [12]

Leaving the Stars organization as a free agent after four seasons, Point continued his professional career in agreeing to a one-year contract with the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL on August 22, 2022. [13] He was later signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Komets affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on September 14, 2022. [14]

Re-assigned to continue his tenure with the Fort Wayne Komets in the 2022–23 season, Point registered just 2 wins in 11 games before opting to end his five-year professional career on March 1, 2023. [15]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 United States

Having the choice to play for either the United States or Canada due to being a dual citizen, Point has chosen to represent Canada internationally. [16] He was named to Team Canada's junior team at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he played backup to goaltender Carter Hart. [17] Point played one game during the tournament, a 6–0 shutout against Slovakia to help Canada on the route to gold. [18]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2015–16 Carleton Place Canadians CCHL 33236218916872.16.91516—————1.82.933
2016–17 Colgate University ECAC 102525892402.45.918————————
2017–18 Colgate UniversityECAC331612519975861.74.944————————
2018–19 Texas Stars AHL 72313352103.77.857————————
2018–19 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 135316223403.28.887————————
2019–20 Idaho SteelheadsECHL2079211335412.86.898————————
2019–20 Texas StarsAHL101060404.00.875————————
2020–21 Texas StarsAHL168518784503.08.898————————
2021–22 Texas StarsAHL51201911404.40.843————————
2021–22 Idaho SteelheadsECHL1978210574532.56.912————————
2021–22 Texas StarsAHL51201911404.40.843————————
2022–23 Fort Wayne Komets ECHL112515264304.91.851————————
AHL totals29111121,4648403.45.882————————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPWLOTMINGASOGAASV%
2018 Canada WJC Gold medal icon.svg110060010.001.000
Junior totals110060010.001.000

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
College
Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy 2017 [7]
AHCA East Second-Team All-American 2018 [8]
Top 10 Hobey Baker Award Finalist2018
Mike Richter Award Finalist2018
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year Finalist2018
ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year Finalist2018
2017-18 Colgate Student-Athlete of the Year2018
NCAA (ECAC) Second All-Star Team 2018 [1]

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  3. ↑ Stepneski, Mark (June 25, 2016). "Stars deal Jack Campbell, pick five more players on day two of draft". NHL.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  4. ↑ Fernandes, Victor (June 26, 2016). "Otters trio chosen on NHL Draft's second day". Erie Times-News. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  5. ↑ Stepneski, Mark (November 6, 2017). "Prospect Report: Colton Point off to great start for Colgate University". NHL.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  6. ↑ "North Bay Sports Hall of Fame". northbaysportshalloffame.ca. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  7. 1 2 "Colton Point named recipient of the Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy". baytoday.ca. March 30, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 "Stars sign goaltender Colton Point to three-year, entry-level contract". NHL.com. July 1, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  9. ↑ Stepneski, Mark (September 9, 2018). "Prepping for first pro season, Colton Point embraces challenge with Stars". NHL.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Stars assign goaltenders Point, Bow to Texas" (Press Release). NHL.com. October 1, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  11. ↑ Wustrow, John (November 7, 2018). "Goalkeeper Point lifts Steelheads in ECHL debut". The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  12. ↑ "STARS REASSIGN GOALTENDER COLTON POINT AND FORWARD TONY CALDERONE FROM IDAHO". texasstars.com. November 18, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Komets ink Point, Gagne". ECHL. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Condors sign Point". Bakersfield Condors. September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  15. ↑ Complete Hockey News (March 1, 2023). "Colton Point retires from professional hockey". Twitter . Retrieved March 1, 2023.
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