Cole Hutson

Cole Hutson (born June 28, 2006) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected in the second round, 43rd overall, by the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
In the 2022–23 season, Hutson set the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) record for single-season points by a defenseman with 68 points in 61 games. The following year, he totaled 15 goals and 51 points in 51 games, finishing his NTDP career as the all-time leader in program points by a defenseman, with his 119 points eclipsing the previous record of 111 set by J. D. Forrest over three seasons from 1997 to 2000.

Hutson is committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University.

International play
Hutston represented the United States at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded nine assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

Hutson represented the United States at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, leading all defensemen with 12 points. He and the Americans dominated the event, going undefeated en route to a gold medal, with a final goal differential of +41. He again represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded four goals and nine assists in seven games and won a silver medal. He subsequently won the IIHF directorate award for best defenseman, despite nearly missing the tournament due to a sprained ankle that he had not fully recovered from.

Personal life
Hutson is the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson. He is the third of four brothers, all of whom play hockey.