Colin McDonald (ice hockey)
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Colin J. McDonald is an American
professional ice hockey
player who currently plays for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
of the American Hockey League
(AHL). He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers
in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft
, 51st overall. He is the son of Gerry McDonald
, a former NHL player, who played for the Hartford Whalers
.
in 2002-03 where he led the EJHL in scoring with 58 points (28 goals, 30 assists) and was named Junior Coyote of the Year, as well as EJHL Offensive Player of the Year Award and League MVP. He was selected MVP of the Top Prospects Tournament in 2002, as well as Hockey Night In Boston Junior Player of the Year. He was also chosen to the U.S. National Junior Team Evaluation Camp (August 2003).
After being drafted by Edmonton, McDonald spent four seasons with Providence College
. During his freshman year (2003–04) at Providence, McDonald led Friar freshmen with 10 goals. His performance earned him Providence's Most Valuable Freshman Award as well as a selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. As a sophomore, McDonald missed time due to injury but still managed to match his point total from freshman year as he tallied up 11 goals, adding 5 assists. As a junior, McDonald served as an alternate captain and reached career highs in points (28) and assists (19), finishing fourth on his team in scoring. He was then named co-captain for 2006-07 at the end of the year. In his Senior year he had a career high of 13 goals, along with 4 assists, and 17 points.
. He played 73 games for the Falcons, scoring 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points. In 2008-09, McDonald played 77 games for the Falcons, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points and also played 3 games in the ECHL
for the Stockton Thunder
, recording 2 assists.
McDonald received his first call up to the Edmonton Oilers on November 26, 2009. He played in his first career NHL game the next night against the San Jose Sharks
. Colin's first career NHL goal came in his second game on November 28, 2009 against Roberto Luongo
of the Vancouver Canucks
. From the left wing, McDonald took a high wrist shot that eluded Luongo's glove (left) hand and sailed into the corner of the net. Teammate Ryan O'Marra
assisted on the goal, also recording his first point in the NHL.
On July 1, 2011, McDonald was signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins
to a 1 year, $525,000 contract.
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...
player who currently plays for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza...
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...
(AHL). He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft
2003 NHL Entry Draft
The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice...
, 51st overall. He is the son of Gerry McDonald
Gerry McDonald
Gerald McDonald is a retired professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League . He played for the Hartford Whalers....
, a former NHL player, who played for the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
.
Amateur career
McDonald began his career playing for the New England Coyotes of the EJHLEastern 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...
in 2002-03 where he led the EJHL in scoring with 58 points (28 goals, 30 assists) and was named Junior Coyote of the Year, as well as EJHL Offensive Player of the Year Award and League MVP. He was selected MVP of the Top Prospects Tournament in 2002, as well as Hockey Night In Boston Junior Player of the Year. He was also chosen to the U.S. National Junior Team Evaluation Camp (August 2003).
After being drafted by Edmonton, McDonald spent four seasons with Providence College
Providence College
Providence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic...
. During his freshman year (2003–04) at Providence, McDonald led Friar freshmen with 10 goals. His performance earned him Providence's Most Valuable Freshman Award as well as a selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. As a sophomore, McDonald missed time due to injury but still managed to match his point total from freshman year as he tallied up 11 goals, adding 5 assists. As a junior, McDonald served as an alternate captain and reached career highs in points (28) and assists (19), finishing fourth on his team in scoring. He was then named co-captain for 2006-07 at the end of the year. In his Senior year he had a career high of 13 goals, along with 4 assists, and 17 points.
Professional career
McDonald turned pro in 2007, joining the Oilers organization and was assigned to their affiliates, the Springfield FalconsSpringfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
. He played 73 games for the Falcons, scoring 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points. In 2008-09, McDonald played 77 games for the Falcons, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points and also played 3 games in the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
for the Stockton Thunder
Stockton Thunder
The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans...
, recording 2 assists.
McDonald received his first call up to the Edmonton Oilers on November 26, 2009. He played in his first career NHL game the next night against the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. Colin's first career NHL goal came in his second game on November 28, 2009 against Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending...
of the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
. From the left wing, McDonald took a high wrist shot that eluded Luongo's glove (left) hand and sailed into the corner of the net. Teammate Ryan O'Marra
Ryan O'Marra
Ryan O'Marra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League , the top minor league affiliate for the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers....
assisted on the goal, also recording his first point in the NHL.
On July 1, 2011, McDonald was signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
to a 1 year, $525,000 contract.
Awards and achievements
- Willie Marshall AwardWillie Marshall AwardThe Willie Marshall Award is given to the American Hockey League's leading goal scorer for the regular season. The award was established in the 2003–04 season to honour Willie Marshall, the AHL's all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played...
- 2010-11 - AHLAmerican Hockey LeagueThe 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...
All-Star Team - 2010-11 - Ledyard National Bank All Tournament Team - 2004-05
- Most Valuable Freshman (Providence CollegeProvidence CollegeProvidence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic...
) - 2003-04 - Hockey EastHockey EastHockey 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....
Rookie of the Week - March 1, 2004 - Hockey East All Rookie Team - 2003-04
- EJHLEastern Junior Hockey LeagueThe 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...
Offensive Player of the Year - 2002-03 - EJHL MVP - 2002-03
- New England Junior Coyote of the year - 2002-03
- Top Prospects Tournament MVP - 2002
- Hockey Night in Boston Player of the Year - 2002-03
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 2003–04 | Providence College | 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.... |
37 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Providence College | HE | 26 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Providence College | HE | 36 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Providence College | HE | 36 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
Springfield Falcons Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the... |
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... |
73 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 2008–09 AHL season The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:... |
Springfield Falcons | AHL | 77 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 2008–09 ECHL season The 2008-09 ECHL season was the 21st of the ECHL. The league welcomed one new franchise, the Ontario Reign, which will relocate from Beaumont, Texas and will play at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA. Two teams, the Columbia Inferno and the Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz, will voluntary... |
Stockton Thunder Stockton Thunder The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans... |
ECHL ECHL The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... |
3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 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... |
Springfield Falcons | AHL | 76 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
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... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 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... |
Oklahoma City Barons Oklahoma City Barons The Oklahoma City Barons are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and serve as the top affiliate for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. The team's first season was 2010–11. They play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center, in Oklahoma... |
AHL | 80 | 42 | 16 | 58 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| NHL totals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| AHL totals | 306 | 76 | 60 | 126 | 212 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||||