History of Lane Hutson in Timeline

Lane Hutson is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. Drafted in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Canadiens, Hutson quickly made an impact, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie during the 2024-25 season. He is a promising young talent in the Canadiens' organization.

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1943: Harmon's Rookie Streak

In 1943, Glen Harmon set a rookie defenseman point streak.

1953: Walter Brown Award Establishment

In 1953, the Walter Brown Award was established.

1972: Ken Dryden wins Calder Memorial Trophy

In June 2025, Hutson received the Calder Memorial Trophy, being the first Canadiens player to earn the distinction since goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.

1984: Chelios' Rookie Streak

In 1984, Chris Chelios set a rookie defenseman point streak.

1985: Suter's Rookie Season

In March 2025, Lane Hutson registered his 50th assist of the season, emulating a select few defensemen in league history to accomplish same over the course of their rookie campaign, lastly achieved by Gary Suter in 1985–86.

1987: Brian Leetch wins Walter Brown Award

In 1987, Brian Leetch won the Walter Brown Award.

1987: Surpassing Brian Leetch's Record

In 2023, during the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament against Western Michigan, Hutson surpassed Brian Leetch as the highest-scoring freshman in Hockey East history, a record set in 1987.

1991: Lidström's Rookie Season

In 2025, a month later, Lane Hutson would become the first rookie defenseman to collect 40 assists in fewer than 60 games since Nicklas Lidström in 1991–92.

1992: Last Defenseman Before Hutson Named Hockey East Rookie of the Year

In 1992, Ian Moran was the last defenseman before Hutson to be named Hockey East Rookie of the Year.

February 14, 2004: Lane Hutson's Birth

On February 14, 2004, Lane Hutson was born. He would later become a professional ice hockey defenseman.

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2020: Joined USA Hockey's NTDP

In 2020, Hutson joined USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP).

2020: Winter Youth Olympics

In 2020, Lane Hutson represented the United States at the Winter Youth Olympics, winning a silver medal.

2021: World U18 Championships

In 2021, Lane Hutson was named to the United States national under-18 team for the 2021 World U18 Championships.

December 12, 2022: Named to National Junior Team

On December 12, 2022, Lane Hutson was named to his country's national junior team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Championships.

2022: Committed to Boston University

In 2022, Lane Hutson committed to play for Boston University (BU) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

2022: World U18 Championships Silver Medal

In 2022, Lane Hutson rejoined the team for the World U18 Championships and captured a silver medal and was named the tournament's top defenseman and part of the media All-Star team.

2022: Drafted by Montreal Canadiens

In 2022, Lane Hutson was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 62nd overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2022: NHL Draft Concerns

In 2022, concerns arose among scouts about Lane Hutson's suitability for the NHL due to his size at the time of the 2022 NHL entry draft.

November 4, 2023: First Collegiate Hat Trick

On November 4, 2023, Lane Hutson scored his first collegiate hat trick in a game against the University of North Dakota.

December 16, 2023: Named to National Junior Team Again

On December 16, 2023, Lane Hutson was again named to the national junior ranks to compete at the 2024 World Junior Championships.

2023: Hockey East Tournament Win

In 2023, Hutson scored two goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime to help BU win the Hockey East tournament and receive an automatic bid to the 2023 Frozen Four. He was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP.

2023: World Championship

In 2023, Lane Hutson was part of the national senior team for the 2023 World Championship.

April 12, 2024: Signed with Canadiens

On April 12, 2024, Hutson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens.

December 14, 2024: First Career NHL Goal

On December 14, 2024, Lane Hutson scored his first career NHL goal in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.

December 2024: NHL Rookie of the Month

In December 2024, Lane Hutson was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month.

2024: Calder Memorial Trophy

In 2024, Lane Hutson won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the best rookie of the 2024-25 NHL season.

2024: World Junior Championship Gold Medal

In 2024, the United States defeated Sweden for the gold medal at the World Junior Championships. Hutson was named to the media's All-Star team.

January 14, 2025: Multi-Assist Game

On January 14, 2025, Hutson recorded a multi-assist (3) effort against the Utah Hockey Club, becoming the fourth different defenseman in Canadiens history to record a three-assist game at age 20 or younger.