Colton Point

Colton Point
Point with the Texas Stars in 2021
Born	(1998-03-04) March 4, 1998 (age 26) 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.

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  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	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	Team	League		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2015–16	Carleton Place Canadians	CCHL		33	23	6	2	1891	68	7	2.16	.915		16	—	—	—	—	—	1.82	.933
2016–17	Colgate University	ECAC		10	2	5	2	589	24	0	2.45	.918		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Colgate University	ECAC		33	16	12	5	1997	58	6	1.74	.944		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Texas Stars	AHL		7	2	3	1	335	21	0	3.77	.857		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Idaho Steelheads	ECHL		13	5	3	1	622	34	0	3.28	.887		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Idaho Steelheads	ECHL		20	7	9	2	1133	54	1	2.86	.898		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Texas Stars	AHL		1	0	1	0	60	4	0	4.00	.875		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Texas Stars	AHL		16	8	5	1	878	45	0	3.08	.898		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Texas Stars	AHL		5	1	2	0	191	14	0	4.40	.843		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Idaho Steelheads	ECHL		19	7	8	2	1057	45	3	2.56	.912		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Texas Stars	AHL		5	1	2	0	191	14	0	4.40	.843		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Fort Wayne Komets	ECHL		11	2	5	1	526	43	0	4.91	.851		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				29	11	11	2	1,464	84	0	3.45	.882		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2018	Canada	WJC			1	1	0	0	60	0	1	0.00	1.000
Junior totals					1	1	0	0	60	0	1	0.00	1.000

Awards and honors

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

References

1. "COLTON POINT". gocolgateraiders.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
2. "ANOTHER ALUMNI HEADS TO CAMP AS COLTON POINT IS OFF TO TEXAS". pointstreak.com. June 30, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
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. "Colton Point named recipient of the Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy". baytoday.ca. March 30, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
8. "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.
16. Slattery, Joey (December 19, 2017). "North Bay goalie set to play for Canada at World Juniors". northernontario.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
17. "Backup Point perfect as Canada blanks Slovakia at world juniors". sportsnet.ca. December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
18. "CARLETON PLACE CANADIANS ALUMNI COLTON POINT WINS WJC GOLD". thecchl.ca. January 6, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.

External links

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