Colby Barlow (born February 14, 2005) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 18th overall by the Jets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
| Colby Barlow | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 14, 2005 Orillia, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Winnipeg Jets Oshawa Generals (OHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
18th overall, 2023 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 2024–present | ||
Playing career
editDuring the 2021–22 season, in his first year with the Owen Sound Attack, Barlow broke the team's record for goals scored by an underage player in his first season, when he finished with 30 goals and 47 points. During the 2022–23 season, Barlow served as captain for the Sound Attack and recorded 46 goals and 33 assists in 59 games.[1] Following the season he won the Bobby Smith Trophy and was named the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year.[2][3]
Following his selection by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Barlow was signed by the Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract on September 22, 2023.[4]
He was traded to the Oshawa Generals on October 3, 2024 from the Owen Sound Attack in exchange for 2 players and 6 draft picks.[5]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World U18 Championships | ||
 |
2023 Switzerland | |
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | ||
 |
2022 Canada | |
Barlow represented Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup where he recorded four goals and four assists in five games and won a gold medal.[6]
He represented Canada at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships where he recorded three goals and one assist in six games and won a bronze medal.[7]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | Owen Sound Attack | OHL | 59 | 30 | 17 | 47 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 2022–23 | Owen Sound Attack | OHL | 59 | 46 | 33 | 79 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 2023–24 | Owen Sound Attack | OHL | 50 | 40 | 18 | 58 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2023–24 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| OHL totals | 168 | 116 | 68 | 184 | 74 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 22 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada | HG18 | 
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2023 | Canada | U18 | 
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | ||||
Awards and honours
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| CHL | ||
| CHL Scholastic Player of the Year | 2023 | [8] |
| OHL | ||
| First All-Rookie Team | 2022 | [9] |
| First All-Star Team | 2023 | [10] |
| Bobby Smith Trophy | 2023 | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Cowan, Greg (June 28, 2023). "The Winnipeg Jets select Attack captain with first-round pick". The Sun Times. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jets select Colby Barlow 18th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft". NHL.com. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Attack's Barlow awarded Bobby Smith Trophy as OHL Scholastic Player of the Year presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario". ontariohockeyleague.com. April 27, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to entry-level contract". Winnipeg Jets. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Oshawa General acquire Jets prospect Colby Barlow in blockbuster trade". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ Vickers, Aaron (July 25, 2022). "Yager among top 2023 draft picks to play for Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup". NHL.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Barlow wins bronze with Canada at U18 World Championship". The Sun Times. April 30, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Barlow Named CHL Scholastic Player of the Year". attackhockey.com. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "OHL Announces 2021-22 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". ontariohockeyleague.com. June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "OHL Announces 2022-23 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". ontariohockeyleague.com. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Barlow Named OHL 1st Team All-Star". attackhockey.com. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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