Kashawn Aitcheson

Kashawn Aitcheson
Born	(2006-09-21) September 21, 2006 (age 18) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
OHL team	Barrie Colts
NHL draft	17th overall, 2025 New York Islanders

Kashawn Aitcheson (born September 21, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey defenceman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted 17th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL entry draft. ^[1]

Playing career

On August 31, 2022, Aitcheson signed with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. ^[2] During the 2022–23 season, he recorded one goal and two assists in 23 games. During the 2023–24 season, he recorded eight goals and 31 assists in 64 regular season games. During the playoffs he recorded one goal and three assists in six games. ^[3]

During the 2024–25 season, Aitcheson recorded 26 goals and 33 assists in 64 regular season games. On October 22, 2024, he was selected to the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. ^[4] On March 15, 2025, he scored his 24th goal of the season, setting a single-season franchise record for goals by a defenceman, and surpassing the previous record held jointly by Andrew Marshall, Aaron Ekblad and Brandt Clarke. ^{[5] [6]} In recognition of his play, Aitcheson was named to the OHL's Second All-Star Team. ^[7]

International play

Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
	2024 Finland

On April 16, 2024, Aitcheson was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships. ^[8] During the tournament he recorded one goal and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. ^{[9] [10]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022–23	Barrie Colts	OHL		23	1	2	3	35		4	0	0	0	7
2023–24	Barrie Colts	OHL		64	8	31	39	126		6	1	3	4	17
2024–25	Barrie Colts	OHL		64	26	33	59	88		16	6	6	12	28
OHL totals				151	35	66	101	249		26	7	9	16	52

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2024	Canada	U18			7	1	2	3	2
Junior totals					13	8	8	16	41

Awards and honours

Award	Year	Ref
OHL
Second All-Star Team	2025	[7]

References

1. Wheeler, Scott (February 20, 2025). "Meet Kashawn 'Kash' Aitcheson, the 2025 NHL Draft's meanest prospect: 'He's got that extra'". The Athletic . Retrieved April 16, 2025.
2. Sweetland, Josh (August 31, 2022). "Kashawn Aitcheson commits to Colts". CHL.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
3. "Barrie blue-liners ranked ahead of 2025 NHL Draft". barrietoday.com. January 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
4. "Kashawn Aitcheson Announced to the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge Presented by Kubota". CHL.ca. October 22, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
5. Sweetland, Josh (March 20, 2025). "Colts' Aitcheson becomes franchise's single season goal-scoring leader on the blueline". CHL.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
6. Pereira, Gene (March 16, 2025). "Aitcheson record-setter sparks Colts in overtime win over Sarnia". barrie360.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
7. "OHL Announces 2024-25 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Canadian Hockey League. May 30, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
8. "Team Canada comes calling for Barrie Colts Aitcheson, Beaudoin". barrietoday.com. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
9. "Canada wins gold medal at 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship". Hockey Canada. May 5, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
10. Kennedy, Ryan (October 29, 2024). "2025 NHL Draft: You Will Love Kashawn Aitcheson – As Long As He's On Your Team". The Hockey News . Retrieved April 16, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Victor Eklund	New York Islanders first round pick 2025	Succeeded by Incumbent