History of Cole Hutson in Timeline

Cole Hutson is an American college ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Boston University in the NCAA. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, marking him as a promising prospect for the NHL.

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1997: Previous Record Holder

From 1997 to 2000, J.D. Forrest set a record of 111 points over 3 seasons in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, a record that Hutson would later break.

2000: Forrest's Record End

From 1997 to 2000, J.D. Forrest set a record of 111 points over 3 seasons in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, a record that Hutson would later break.

June 28, 2006: Cole Hutson's Birth

On June 28, 2006, Cole Hutson was born. He is an American professional ice hockey defenseman.

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2022: World U-17 Hockey Challenge Gold Medal

In 2022, Hutson represented the United States at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He recorded nine assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

2022: Record-Breaking Season

In the 2022–23 season, Hutson set the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) record for single-season points by a defenseman, accumulating 68 points in 61 games.

2023: World U18 Championship Gold Medal

In 2023, Hutson represented the United States at the World U18 Championships, leading all defensemen with 12 points. The United States team won a gold medal with a final goal differential of +41.

2024: Outstanding Rookie Season

During the 2024–25 season, as a rookie for Boston University, Hutson scored 14 goals and 33 assists in 38 games, leading all rookies in points and assists. He also was named to the First Team All-Hockey East and Hockey East All-Rookie teams, the Hockey East Rookie of the Year, the Tim Taylor Award winner, and an AHCA East First Team All-American.

2024: Drafted by Washington Capitals

In 2024, Cole Hutson was selected in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Washington Capitals in the NHL entry draft.

2024: World U18 Championship Silver Medal

In 2024, Hutson represented the United States at the World U18 Championships, recording four goals and nine assists in seven games and winning a silver medal. He was awarded the IIHF directorate award for best defenseman, despite recovering from a sprained ankle.

December 24, 2025: Selected for World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

On December 24, 2025, Cole Hutson was selected to represent the United States at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

December 27, 2025: Injury During Game Against Switzerland

On December 27, 2025, during a preliminary round game against Switzerland at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Hutson was struck in the back of the head by the puck. He was taken off on a stretcher but returned during the quarterfinals.

March 15, 2026: Signed with Capitals

On March 15, 2026, Hutson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals.

2026: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Record

At the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Hutson set a Team USA record for the most career World Juniors points (15) and assists (11) by a defenseman, despite the United States being eliminated by Finland in overtime.