Ian Cole

Last updated

Ian Cole
Ian Cole 2017-04-29 1.jpg
Cole with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
Born (1989-02-21) February 21, 1989 (age 35)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vancouver Canucks
St. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Columbus Blue Jackets
Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Carolina Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Draft 18th overall, 2007
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2010–present

Ian Douglas Cole (born February 21, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cole won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Contents

Playing career

College

Cole joined the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2007 after playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2005 to 2007. [1] Cole played at Notre Dame from the 2007–08 season through the 2009–10 season, Cole finished his collegiate career with 69 points in 111 games at Notre Dame. During Cole's stint at Notre Dame the program qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2007, 2008, and 2009, including the school's first Frozen Four appearance in 2008. [2]

Professional

Cole during his tenure with the Blues. Ian Cole 2014-03-23.JPG
Cole during his tenure with the Blues.

St. Louis Blues

Cole was drafted 18th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. At the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, Cole turned pro and signed with the St. Louis Blues and was assigned to the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League, the Blues' top minor league affiliate. [3] [4] Cole made his NHL debut on November 6, 2010 after being recalled from Peoria on November 4. [5] He scored his first NHL goal on March 9, 2011 against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender, Mathieu Garon. [6]

Pittsburgh Penguins

On March 2, 2015, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Ian Cole from the Blues in exchange for Robert Bortuzzo and a 2016 7th-round draft pick. [7]

On June 29, 2015, Cole signed a three-year contract worth $6.3 million to remain in Pittsburgh. [8] In the 2015–16 season, Cole registered 12 assists in 70 games. In the post-season on June 6, 2016, Cole scored his first career playoff goal against Martin Jones of the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

In the 2016–17 season, Cole reached a career high of 26 points with the Penguins, including five goals and 21 assists in 81 regular season games. He appeared in a post-season high 25 games, registering 9 assists in helping Pittsburgh defend the Stanley Cup.

Entering the final season of his contract with the Penguins in 2017–18, on October 7, 2017, Cole blocked a shot from Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi and missed the next three games to recover. [9] Cole appeared in 47 games with the Penguins, posting 13 points, before on February 23, 2018, Cole was traded to the Ottawa Senators along with a 2018 first-round pick, a 2019 third-round draft pick, and Filip Gustavsson in exchange for a 2018 third-round draft pick, prospect Vincent Dunn, and Derick Brassard. [10]

Columbus Blue Jackets

On February 26, 2018, before appearing with the Senators, Cole was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Nick Moutrey and a 2020 third-round pick. [11] Cole's addition to Columbus' blueline, led to a charge up the standings and secured a playoff berth. In 20 regular season games, he contributed with 2 goals and 7 points before registering 3 assists in 6 post-season games in a first-round defeat to eventual champions, the Washington Capitals. [12]

Colorado Avalanche

As a free agent in the off-season, Cole signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche on July 1, 2018. [13]

On February 8, during a 2018–19 regular season game against the Washington Capitals, Cole laid a late hit on Evgeny Kuznetsov resulting in a fight with Tom Wilson. [14] It was determined that Tom Wilson had fractured Cole's orbital bone and he was subsequently placed on Colorado's injured reserve. [15]

Entering his final year under contract with the Avalanche in the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Cole played in a third pairing role in the opening two games.[ citation needed ]

Minnesota Wild

On January 19, 2021, Cole was traded by the Avalanche to divisional rival club, the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for Greg Pateryn. [16] Cole made an instant impact, solidifying the Wild's third pairing and helping the team push up the standings in recording 1 goal and 8 points through 52 regular season games. In a first-round series defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, Cole featured in all seven games.

Carolina Hurricanes

As a free agent, despite showing interest to return to the Wild, Cole was unable to come to terms and was signed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 28, 2021. [17] He scored the overtime game-winning goal against the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their 2nd round series in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Having concluded his contract with the Hurricanes, Cole was again on the move in agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 13, 2022. [18]

The Lightning announced the team had suspended Cole, with pay, on October 10, 2022, pending an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. [19] "I take the allegations made against me today in an anonymous tweet very seriously," Cole said in a statement made through his agent. "I look forward to clearing my name and demonstrating to the NHL and the Tampa Bay Lightning that these allegations are unfounded." [20] Ultimately, both the team and league investigations into Cole found no evidence that the allegations were truthful. [21]

Vancouver Canucks

After a lone season with the Lightning, Cole left as a free agent and was signed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2023–24 season on July 1, 2023. [22]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Sweden

Cole's first international experience came at the 2007 World Junior Championships. [23] Cole added four goals and an assist in seven games of the tournament, helping United States national junior team to a bronze medal finish. The 2007 tournament marked the most points Cole would score at the event, in 2008 he was held pointless and in his final appearance in the tournament in 2009 he finished with two goals and two assists. [24] [25]

Personal life

Cole was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his younger sister, mother Connie, and father Doug. He learned to skate at Yost Ice Arena. He also skated outdoors at Buhr Park and did power skating at Veterans Memorial Ice Arena. Growing up, he played for the Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association at the Ice Cube. [26]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP1821314—————
2005–06U.S. NTDP U18USDP10000—————
2005–06U.S. NTDP U18 NAHL 402810751203314
2006–07U.S. NTDP U18USDP426111737—————
2006–07U.S. NTDP U18NAHL1627928—————
2007–08 University of Notre Dame CCHA 438122040—————
2008–09 University of Notre DameCCHA386202658—————
2009–10 University of Notre DameCCHA303192255—————
2009–10 Peoria Rivermen AHL 91454—————
2010–11 Peoria RivermenAHL445101563—————
2010–11 St. Louis Blues NHL 2613435—————
2011–12 Peoria RivermenAHL2213426—————
2011–12 St. Louis BluesNHL261562220000
2012–13 Peoria RivermenAHL343111443—————
2012–13 St. Louis BluesNHL1501110—————
2013–14 St. Louis BluesNHL46381131—————
2014–15 St. Louis BluesNHL5445944—————
2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL20178750228
2015–16 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL7001212592412314
2016–17 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL8152126722509922
2017–18 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL473101352—————
2017–18 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL202572460332
2018–19 Colorado Avalanche NHL71213151151205516
2019–20 Colorado AvalancheNHL6542226361502210
2020–21 Colorado AvalancheNHL20000—————
2020–21 Minnesota Wild NHL521783270006
2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes NHL7521719831411210
2022–23 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL78314176161234
NHL totals748321501826831163262992

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2006 United States U17 Silver medal icon.svg60114
2007 United States U18 Silver medal icon.svg74156
2008 United States WJC 4th60006
2009 United StatesWJC5th62244
Junior totals25641020

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-CCHA First Team 2008–09 [27]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2008–09 [28]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2009 [29]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2016, 2017 [30] [31]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sergei Gonchar</span> Russian ice hockey player (born 1974)

Sergei Viktorovich Gonchar is a Russian former professional ice hockey player who is currently a Defensive Development Coach with the Vancouver Canucks. He formerly served as an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and has previously played for the Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens between 1995 and 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark Eaton (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player

Mark Andrew Eaton is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Islanders. He is the only NHL player to ever come from Delaware. He attended John Dickinson High School in the Wilmington suburbs but played his youth hockey across the state line in Pennsylvania. He is currently the director of player development for the Chicago Blackhawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brooks Orpik</span> American ice hockey player (born 1980)

Richard Brooks Orpik is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). A stay-at-home defenseman and locker room leader, Orpik is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Penguins in 2009 and with the Capitals in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Johnson (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player (born 1987)

John Joseph LouisJohnson III is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. In his prime, he was a capable two-way defenseman, combining physical prowess and offensive capability. Johnson won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Shattenkirk</span> American ice hockey player (born 1989)

Kevin Michael Shattenkirk is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks. He was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche and made his NHL debut with them in 2010. Shattenkirk won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Victor Oreskovich</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1986)

Victor J. Oreskovich is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. Selected 55th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche, he played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) and Kitchener Rangers of the major junior Ontario Hockey League (OHL) before deciding to turn professional. After signing a contract with the Avalanche in 2007, he was assigned to the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, but chose not to report and spent two years away from hockey. In 2009, he signed with the Florida Panthers and spent the subsequent season between the NHL and the team's AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. The following off-season, he was traded to the Canucks, joining the team in 2011 on their run to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they lost to the Boston Bruins. In October 2011, he was waived by the Canucks and assigned to the Chicago Wolves, the Canucks' AHL affiliate. Oreskovich retired from hockey in 2012, and returned to university in 2015. He completed a Master of Business Administration degree, and joined the Royal Bank of Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Erik Gudbranson</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1992)

Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Gudbranson has previously played for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, and Calgary Flames.

The 2010–11 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 44th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Penguins began the season in their new arena, CONSOL Energy Center, which is adjacent from their old facility, Mellon Arena, which had been the third smallest and oldest arena in the NHL. The Penguins also hosted the 2011 NHL Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field, home of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers and NCAA's's Pittsburgh Panthers football.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Reaves</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1987)

Ryan Reaves is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, and New York Rangers. He is the son of former gridiron football player, Willard Reaves, who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cameron Gaunce</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1990)

Cameron Gaunce is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL). Gaunce was selected by Colorado Avalanche in the second round, 50th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Irwin</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1987)

Matthew Irwin is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Irwin has previously played in the NHL for the Washington Capitals San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derrick Pouliot</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1994)

Derrick Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks. Pouliot was selected eighth overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2014–15 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2014–15 trade deadline was on March 2, 2015. Any players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were eligible to play up until, but not in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 2016–17 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the 50th season for the National Hockey League ice hockey team that was established on June 5, 1967. The Penguins would win the Stanley Cup championship in back to back years, defeating the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Finals after winning the Stanley Cup in 2016.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2017–18 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2017–18 NHL trade deadline was on February 26, 2018. Players traded after this date were not eligible to play in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2018–19 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed.The 2018–19 NHL trade deadline was on February 25, 2019. Players traded after this date were not eligible to play in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2019–20 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or released are also listed. The 2019–20 NHL trade deadline was on February 24, 2020. Players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were not eligible to play in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 2019–20 Dallas Stars season was the 53rd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 27th season since the franchise relocated from Minnesota prior to the start of the 1993–94 NHL season. The Stars advanced to the playoffs for consecutive seasons for the first time since 2007–08.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League for the 2022–23 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or that have had their contracts terminated are also listed.

The 2022–23 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 31st season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on December 16, 1991. They entered this season as defending Eastern Conference champions. On April 1, 2023, the Lightning clinched a playoff spot after a win over the New York Islanders. However, their three-year run to the Stanley Cup Finals would come to an unfortunate end when they were eliminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

References

  1. ↑ "Player Bio: Ian Cole". University of Notre Dame. May 16, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Box :: USCHO.com". U.S. College Hockey Online. April 1, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Blues sign Ian Cole" (PDF). VictoryHondaHockey.com. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Blues rookie aims for recognition". STLtoday.com. March 1, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Jackman on IR; Cole Recalled from Peoria". St. Louis Blues. November 6, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  6. ↑ "NHL game summary – St. Louis Blues at Columbus Blue Jackets". Canoe.ca. March 9, 2011. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ "Pens and Blues combine for another trade". NBC Sports. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Penguins Re-Sign Defenseman Ian Cole to a Three-Year Contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  9. ↑ Mackey, Jason (November 16, 2017). "Ian Cole says no hesitation since scary block to the face". Pittsburgh Post Gazette . Pittsburgh. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Penguins Acquire Derick Brassard in Three-Team Trade with OTT and VGK". NHL.com. Pittsburgh Penguins. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Jackets acquire defenseman Ian Cole from Ottawa". NHL.com. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Been there, won that". The Athletic. April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Avalanche signs Ian Cole". Colorado Avalanche. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  14. ↑ Vogel, Mike (February 8, 2019). "Kuznetsov Rises to Down Avs in OT, 4-3". NHL.com. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Avalanche's Ian Cole: Winds up on IR". cbssports.com. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Wild acquire D Cole from Avalanche". The Sports Network. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Cole". Carolina Hurricanes. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Lightning sign Ian Cole to one-year contract". Tampa Bay Lightning. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Tampa Bay Lightning suspend Ian Cole pending investigation into sexual abuse allegations". CNN. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Lightning suspend Ian Cole as NHL opens investigation into sexual assault allegations". SportsNet. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  21. ↑ "NHL finds no evidence for sexual abuse allegations against Lightning's Ian Cole, closes investigation". CBS Sports . October 15, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Canucks agree to terms with Ian Cole". Vancouver Canucks. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  23. ↑ "USA Hockey announces World Junior team". North American Hockey League. January 1, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  24. ↑ "Hockey veteran leads USA in World Junior Championship". USAToday . December 25, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  25. ↑ "2009 World Junior Championship". USA Hockey. February 15, 2009. Archived from the original on December 22, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  26. ↑ Cotsonika, Nicholas J (August 12, 2016). "Ian Cole brings Cup home to Ann Arbor". NHL.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  27. ↑ "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Ian Cole Named ACHA/Reebok First Team All-American". University of Notre Dame. May 16, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  29. ↑ "2012–13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Penguins win Stanley Cup, defeat Sharks in Game 6". National Hockey League. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champions". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. June 11, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2007 		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.