Cole McWard

Defense

#3

  • DOB: 6/9/2001
  • Ht: 6-1
  • Wt: 192
  • Shoots: R
  • Hometown: Fenton, Missouri
  • Drafted: Undrafted
  • 2017 - Drafted 80th overall by Tri-City Storm in USHL Phase I Draft.
  • 2020-21 - USHL Second All-Star Team (with Tri-City Storm).
  • 2021 - Committed to Ohio State University (Big Ten).
  • 2021-22 - Made NCAA debut at Ohio State; recorded points as freshman defenseman.
  • 2022-23 - Strong sophomore season at Ohio State; led defensemen in goals; second in assists and points.
  • 2023 - Signed two-year entry-level contract with Vancouver Canucks (April 5).
  • 2023-24 - Made NHL debut with Vancouver Canucks (appeared in limited games); played primarily with Abbotsford Canucks (AHL); recorded offensive production as rookie.
  • 2024-25 - Continued with Abbotsford Canucks (AHL); recorded 6 goals and 20 assists in 67 regular season games; added 1 goal and 1 assist in 12 Calder Cup playoff games; Calder Cup Champion with Abbotsford Canucks.
  • 2025 -26 Became free agent and signed one-year, two-way contract with New York Islanders...Scored his first goal as an Islander in the team's first game of the season on 10/11 vs Providence... Named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic (Atlantic Division); recalled to New York and made Islanders debut. 
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Player Stats

Regular Season
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSHGSOGGWGFOWPTS/G
2025-26 Regular SeasonBRI4851823-7200080100.48
2024-25 Regular SeasonABB6762026101600127000.39
2023-24 Regular SeasonABB57413175161089000.30
Total17215516685210296100.38
Playoffs
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSHGSOGGWGFOWPTS/G
2025 Calder Cup PlayoffsABB12112-320015000.17
2024 Calder Cup PlayoffsABB6011320010000.17
Total18123040025000.17