Played for Team USA in 2007-2009 World Junior Championships, resulting in a Bronze medal in 2007. (4-1-5 over seven games in 2007, the most Cole would ever score at an event).
Assisted Notre Dame in qualifying for NCAA Men’s Division I Hockey Championship in 2007-2009
Runner-Up in NCAA “Frozen Four”, losing to Boston College in 2008 Final (Notre Dame’s first appearance in the Frozen Four)
Recorded 69 points in 111 games with University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Drafted 18th Overall by St. Louis Blues in 2007 NHL Entry Draft
Won first Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015.16
Helped defend Stanley Cup in 2016.17 with Pittsburgh, recording 9 assists in 25 post-season games