Colby Cohen
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Colby Cohen is an American
professional ice hockey
defenseman currently playing for the Providence Bruins
of the American Hockey League
as a prospect for the Boston Bruins
.
in the Eastern Junior Hockey League
and the Ontario Junior Hockey League in the 2004–05 season. In the following season with showing promise as an offensive defenseman, Colby was selected to play in the U.S. National Team Development Program
and represented the United States in the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
, in a silver medal performance.
Committing to a collegiate career with Boston University
for 2008, Cohen began the 2006–07 season with the USNTDP before leaving, citing unhappiness within his role, to join the Lincoln Stars
of the United States Hockey League
. In his lone season with the Stars, Cohen established his offensive prowess and led the entire USHL among defenseman with 60 points in 53 games to earn a place in the USHL Second All-Star Team.
Cohen was then selected as the Colorado Avalanche's
second choice, 45th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
, to join the Avalanche first round pick, former Development Program teammate and fellow BU recruit, Kevin Shattenkirk
. In his freshman year with the Terriers in 2007–08, he played in 39 out of a possible 40 games in the Hockey East
, finishing third among Terrier's Blueliners, and trailing only Shattenkirk in assists with 13.
In his sophomore year, Colby enjoyed his most successful collegiate season as BU advanced to the Frozen Four Tournament. In 43 games he compiled 8 goals and 24 assists to finish second among Terrier defensemen with 32 points, while also posting a Plus/minus of 24 to finish fifth overall in the country. Colby earned selection to the Frozen Four All-Tournamnet Team and was named the most outstanding player of the Tournament after scoring the overtime game-winning goal, from a pass from defense partner Shattenkirk, in a 4–3 victory over the Miami Redhawks
to win the 2009 National Championship.
Returning for his junior campaign with the Terriers in 2009–10, Cohen was named as player of the Month in January but was unable to help the team defend it's National Championship after losing in the Hockey East Semi-finals. Cohen was named to the Hockey East First Star team and the NCAA East First All-American Team as he led the teams defense with 30 points in 36 games, scoring 14 goals which were the most scored in a single season by a BU defenseman in over 30 years. Following elimination, Cohen brought forward an end to his collegiate career, signing a three-year entry level contract alongside Shattenkirk, with the Avalanche on April 3, 2010.
Prior to the 2010–11 season, Cohen attended his first Avalanche training camp and was among the final cuts assigned to Lake Erie on October 3, 2010. After starting the season with the Monsters, Cohen was recalled by the injury depleted Avalanche and made his NHL debut in a 5–0 shutout win against the Dallas Stars
on November 6, 2010. In his ascension to the NHL Cohen again joined Shattenkirk as a teammate along the blueline. On April 14, 2011, Cohen was called up by the Boston Bruins as a spare for the playoffs, but he did not play so his name was not engraved on the Stanely Cup. The Bruins did, however, included Cohen on the official Stanley Cup picture, and he was presented with a Stanley Cup ring.
After three games with the Avalanche, Cohen was returned to Lake Erie before he was traded to the Boston Bruins for Matt Hunwick
on November 29, 2010.
United States
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professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenseman currently playing for the Providence Bruins
Providence Bruins
The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
as a prospect for the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
.
Amateur
Cohen first played junior hockey with the Syracuse StarsSyracuse Stars
The Syracuse Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York, existing for 10 season from 1930 to 1940. The Stars name had previously been used by sports teams, including several Syracuse Stars baseball teams from the 19th century....
in the Eastern Junior Hockey League
Eastern Junior Hockey League
The Eastern Junior Hockey League is an American Tier III Junior A ice hockey league. Founded in 1993 by Dan Esdale, the EJHL has fourteen teams from across the Northeastern United States. The EJHL is a member of USA Hockey, and the EJHL champion goes on to play for the National Championship...
and the Ontario Junior Hockey League in the 2004–05 season. In the following season with showing promise as an offensive defenseman, Colby was selected to play in the U.S. National Team Development Program
USA Hockey National Team Development Program
The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann...
and represented the United States in the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
The 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge was an ice hockey tournament held in Balgonie, Fort Qu'Appelle, Indian Head, Milestone, Moose Jaw, Regina, Southey, and Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada between December 29, 2005 and January 4, 2006...
, in a silver medal performance.
Committing to a collegiate career with Boston University
Boston University Terriers
The Boston University Terriers are the nine men's and twelve women's varsity athletic teams representing Boston University in NCAA Division I competition. The men compete in basketball, cross country, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling...
for 2008, Cohen began the 2006–07 season with the USNTDP before leaving, citing unhappiness within his role, to join the Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars
The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....
of the United States Hockey League
United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
. In his lone season with the Stars, Cohen established his offensive prowess and led the entire USHL among defenseman with 60 points in 53 games to earn a place in the USHL Second All-Star Team.
Cohen was then selected as the Colorado Avalanche's
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
second choice, 45th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2007 NHL Entry Draft
The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
, to join the Avalanche first round pick, former Development Program teammate and fellow BU recruit, Kevin Shattenkirk
Kevin Shattenkirk
Kevin Shattenkirk is an American ice hockey player currently with the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:...
. In his freshman year with the Terriers in 2007–08, he played in 39 out of a possible 40 games in the Hockey East
Hockey East
Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference....
, finishing third among Terrier's Blueliners, and trailing only Shattenkirk in assists with 13.
In his sophomore year, Colby enjoyed his most successful collegiate season as BU advanced to the Frozen Four Tournament. In 43 games he compiled 8 goals and 24 assists to finish second among Terrier defensemen with 32 points, while also posting a Plus/minus of 24 to finish fifth overall in the country. Colby earned selection to the Frozen Four All-Tournamnet Team and was named the most outstanding player of the Tournament after scoring the overtime game-winning goal, from a pass from defense partner Shattenkirk, in a 4–3 victory over the Miami Redhawks
Miami RedHawks
Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, features 18 different varsity level sports teams for men and women, all of which are known as the Miami RedHawks...
to win the 2009 National Championship.
Returning for his junior campaign with the Terriers in 2009–10, Cohen was named as player of the Month in January but was unable to help the team defend it's National Championship after losing in the Hockey East Semi-finals. Cohen was named to the Hockey East First Star team and the NCAA East First All-American Team as he led the teams defense with 30 points in 36 games, scoring 14 goals which were the most scored in a single season by a BU defenseman in over 30 years. Following elimination, Cohen brought forward an end to his collegiate career, signing a three-year entry level contract alongside Shattenkirk, with the Avalanche on April 3, 2010.
Professional
Upon signing with the Avalanche, he moved directly into the AHL and made his professional debut with the Lake Erie Monsters. He finished the 2009–10 season with one assist in three games.Prior to the 2010–11 season, Cohen attended his first Avalanche training camp and was among the final cuts assigned to Lake Erie on October 3, 2010. After starting the season with the Monsters, Cohen was recalled by the injury depleted Avalanche and made his NHL debut in a 5–0 shutout win against the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
on November 6, 2010. In his ascension to the NHL Cohen again joined Shattenkirk as a teammate along the blueline. On April 14, 2011, Cohen was called up by the Boston Bruins as a spare for the playoffs, but he did not play so his name was not engraved on the Stanely Cup. The Bruins did, however, included Cohen on the official Stanley Cup picture, and he was presented with a Stanley Cup ring.
After three games with the Avalanche, Cohen was returned to Lake Erie before he was traded to the Boston Bruins for Matt Hunwick
Matt Hunwick
Matthew Hunwick is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:...
on November 29, 2010.
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2004–05 | Syracuse Stars | OPJHL | 49 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | U.S. National Development Team USA Hockey National Team Development Program The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann... |
USDP USA Hockey National Team Development Program The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann... |
55 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | U.S. National Development Team | USDP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Lincoln Stars Lincoln Stars The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.... |
USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... |
53 | 13 | 47 | 60 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2007–08 | Boston University | HE Hockey East Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference.... |
39 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Boston University | HE | 43 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Boston University | HE | 36 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
Lake Erie Monsters Lake Erie Monsters The Lake Erie Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They began play in the 2007–08 AHL season at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
Lake Erie Monsters | AHL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Providence Bruins Providence Bruins The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:... |
AHL | 46 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge The 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge was an ice hockey tournament held in Balgonie, Fort Qu'Appelle, Indian Head, Milestone, Moose Jaw, Regina, Southey, and Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada between December 29, 2005 and January 4, 2006... |
United States | WHC17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Junior int'l totals | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... |
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| Second All-Star Team | 2006–07 | |
| College NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top men's ice hockey team in NCAA Division I and Division III. The semi-finals and finals of the Division I Championship are branded as the Frozen Four, a passing nod to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship - known... |
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| NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team | 2008–09 | |
| NCAA Frozen Four Tournament MVP | 2008–09 | |
| HE Hockey East Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference.... First All-Star Team |
2009–10 | |
| NCAA East First All-American Team | 2009–10 | |