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Cole McWard's headshot.

Cole

McWard

(KOHL muhk-WOHRD)

  • Position:

    Defence

  • Shoots:

    Right

  • Height:

    6'1"

  • Weight:

    192 lbs

  • Birthplace:

    Fenton, MO

  • Born:

    2001-06-09

  • Acquired:

    Signed as a free agent on April 4, 2023.

Career Highlights

  • Drafted 80th overall in the 2017 USHL Futures Draft by the Tri-City Storm 
  • Named Captain of Tri-City for the 2020.21 season 
  • Second among all USHL defencemen in goals (14) during the 2020. 21 season 
  • Led all Storm defencemen in scoring (14-19-33) during the 2020.21 season 
  • Made his NCAA debut for the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2021.22 season 
  • Signed 2-Year Entry-Level contract with the Canucks on Apr. 5, 2023
  • Played first career NHL Game on Apr. 6, 2023 vs Chicago Blackhawks
  • Scored first career NHL Goal on Apr. 8, 2023 vs Calgary Flames