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Colin McDonald 
2010–11 Oklahoma City BaronsBorn September 30, 1984
Wethersfield, CT, USAHeight 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) Position Right wing Shoots Right NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teamsPittsburgh Penguins
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)
Edmonton OilersNHL Draft 51st overall, 2003
Edmonton OilersPlaying career 2007–present Colin J. McDonald (born September 30, 1984) 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.
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Amateur career
McDonald began his career playing for the New England Coyotes of the EJHL 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.
Professional career
McDonald at the 2011 AHL skills competition
McDonald turned pro in 2007, joining the Oilers organization and was assigned to their affiliates, the Springfield Falcons. 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.[1]
On July 1, 2011, McDonald was signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 1 year, $525,000 contract. [2]
Awards and achievements
- Willie Marshall Award - 2010-11
- AHL All-Star Team - 2010-11
- Ledyard National Bank All Tournament Team - 2004-05
- Most Valuable Freshman (Providence College) - 2003-04
- Hockey East Rookie of the Week - March 1, 2004
- Hockey East All Rookie Team - 2003-04
- EJHL 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 Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2003–04 Providence College HE 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 Springfield Falcons AHL 73 12 11 23 46 — — — — — 2008–09 Springfield Falcons AHL 77 10 12 22 65 — — — — — 2008–09 Stockton Thunder ECHL 3 0 2 2 0 — — — — — 2009–10 Springfield Falcons AHL 76 12 11 23 38 — — — — — 2009–10 Edmonton Oilers NHL 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — — 2010–11 Oklahoma City Barons 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 References
- ^ "Canucks rout Oilers 7-3". Yahoo! Sports. 2009-11-28. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009112822. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ^ McDonald signs with Penguins
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Categories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- Edmonton Oilers draft picks
- Edmonton Oilers players
- Oklahoma City Barons players
- People from Hartford County, Connecticut
- Providence Friars men's ice hockey players
- Springfield Falcons players
- Stockton Thunder players
- Ice hockey people from Connecticut
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players
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