Ian Cole

Ian Douglas Cole (born February 21, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey Leag

Ian Cole
Ian Cole
Cole during his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins on April, 29, 2017
Born (1989-02-21) February 21, 1989 (age 37)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 237 lb (108 kg; 16 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Utah Mammoth
St. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Columbus Blue Jackets
Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Carolina Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning
Vancouver Canucks
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. He currently plays for the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks.

Cole is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Cole played three years with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). He had a successful time with Notre Dame. He was named to the All-CCHA First Team, CCHA All-Tournament Team and was named a AHCA West First-Team All-American.[1][2]

He was drafted 18th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL entry draft. On March 22, 2010, Cole signed a contract to join the Blues.[3] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Peoria Rivermen.

On November 6, 2010, Cole made his NHL debut in a 2–1 shootout win against the Boston Bruins.[4] On December 13, 2014, Cole scored his first NHL goal against Mathieu Garon and also recorded an assist on a Chris Stewart goal in a 4–3 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[5] On May 28, 2013, Cole signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract to stay with the Blues.[6]

On March 2, 2015, the Blues traded Cole to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Robert Bortuzzo and a 2016 seventh=round draft pick.[7] On June 29, 2015, Cole signed a three-year, $6.3 million contract to stay with the Penguins.[8] He helped the Penguins when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and Tampa Bay Lightning. They went on to defeat the San Jose Sharks four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup.[9] He helped the Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champions the next season as the defeated the Nashville Predators four games to two in the Final.[10]

On February 23, 2018, the Penguins traded Cole along with Filip Gustavsson, and a 2018 first-round draft pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Vincent Dunn and a 2018 third-round draft pick.[11] He never played a game for the Senators. Three days later on February 26, the Senators traded Cole to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Nick Moutrey and a 2020 third-round draft pick.[12] He scored 2 goals and recorded 5 assists in 20 regular season games for the Jackets.

On July 1, 2018, Cole signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract to join the Colorado Avalanche.[13] He played parts of three seasons with the Avalanche.

On January 19, 2021, the Avalanche traded Cole to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Greg Pateryn.[14] He scored 1 goal and recorded 7 assists in 52 regular season games for the Wild.

On July 28, 2021, Cole signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract to join the Carolina Hurricanes.[15] He scored 2 goals and recorded 17 assists in 75 regular season games for the Hurricanes.

On July 13, 2022, Cole signed a one-year, $3 million contract to join the Tampa Bay Lightning.[16] On October 10, the Lightning announced that they had suspended Cole with pay after allegations of sexual abuse were made against him.[17] He denied the allegations. An investigation by both the Lightning and the NHL found no wrongdoing.[18] On February 10, 2023, Cole was fined $5,000 for kneeing Colorado Avalanche player Andrew Cogliano during a game.[19] He scored 3 goals and recorded 14 assists in 78 regular season games for the Lightning.

On July 1, 2023, Cole signed a one-year, $3 million contract to join the Vancouver Canucks.[20] He scored 2 goals and recorded 9 assists in 78 regular season games for the Canucks.

On July 1, 2024, Cole signed a one-year, $3 million contract to join the Utah Hockey Club.[21] He remained with the team as they changed their name to the Utah Mammoth.

References

  1. ↑ "Ian Cole Selected First Team Preseason All-CCHA". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ian Cole Named ACHA/Reebok First Team All-American". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Ian Cole Signs Amateur Tryout Contract With NHL's St. Louis Blues". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Former Irish Defenseman Ian Cole Makes NHL Debut". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Stewart's goal 54 seconds into overtime gives Blues 4-3 win over Blue Jackets". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Blues Sign Cole to Two-Year Deal". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Penguins Acquire Defenseman Ian Cole from the St. Louis Blues in Exchange for Robert Bortuzzo and a 2016 Seventh-Round Draft Pick". Pittsburgh Penguins. Archived from the original on March 3, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Penguins Re-Sign Defenseman Ian Cole to a Three-Year Contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Penguins win Stanley Cup, defeat Sharks in Game 6". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Penguins repeat Stanley Cup with Game 6 win against Predators". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Trade recap: Sens acquire Filip Gustavsson, Ian Cole and draft picks". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Jackets acquire defenseman Ian Cole from Ottawa". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Avs Add Depth on First Day of Free Agency". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Wild acquires Ian Cole from Colorado in exchange for Greg Pateryn". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Canes Ink Six on First Day of Free Agency". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Lightning sign D Ian Cole to a one-year contract". Tampa Bay Lightning. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Tampa Bay Lightning suspend Ian Cole pending investigation into sexual abuse allegations". CNN. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  18. ↑ "NHL finds no evidence for sexual abuse allegations against Lightning's Ian Cole, closes investigation". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Cole fined $5000 for actions in Lightning game". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Canucks Agree to Terms with Ian Cole on a One-Year Contract". Vancouver Canucks. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Utah Hockey Club Signs Defenseman Ian Cole to One-Year Contract". Utah Hockey Club. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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