Colton Dach (born January 4, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 62nd overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL entry draft.
Early life Dach was born January 4, 2003, in St. Albert, Alberta, to parents Dale and Hillary. He began playing ice hockey with his brother, practicing in a backyard rink and on Garner Lake near his family's cabin. A childhood fan of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL), he would frequently attend games at Rexall Place with his father.
Playing career
Chicago Blackhawks (2025–2026) On January 3, 2025, Dach made his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens, which Chicago won 4-2. On January 8, Dach recorded his first point, an assist, in an eventual 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. He scored his first goal on January 24, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Edmonton Oilers (2026–present) On March 4, 2026, Dach was traded to the Edmonton Oilers alongside Jason Dickinson in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft.
As a restricted free agent, Dach was re-signed by the Oilers to a two-year, $2.4 million contract extension on July 12, 2026.
International play
Early into his junior career, Dach was a member of Team Alberta at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, earning a bronze medal. Thereafter, he joined the Canadian national junior team in advance of the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Registering two points through four contests, Dach would suffer an injury in his country's final group stage game, sidlelining him for the remainder of tournament play. Canada would ultimately go on to defeat Czechia in overtime to capture a gold medal.
Personal life Dach's older brother, Kirby, is also a professional ice hockey player. Selected third overall by the Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL entry draft, Kirby currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens.
Dach is also a maternal cousin of Keaton Verhoeff, who was selected ninth overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Verhoeff currently plays for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 Fort Saskatchewan Rangers AMHL 32 16 12 28 26 8 3 4 7 6 2019–20 Saskatoon Blades WHL 62 11 18 29 45 — — — — — 2020–21 Saskatoon Blades WHL 20 11 9 20 16 — — — — — 2021–22 Kelowna Rockets WHL 61 29 50 79 53 5 0 0 0 4 2022–23 Kelowna Rockets WHL 14 9 8 17 23 — — — — — 2022–23 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 9 3 7 10 8 19 3 11 14 20 2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 48 11 16 27 39 4 0 0 0 4 2024–25 Rockford IceHogs AHL 33 12 14 26 21 — — — — — 2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 25 2 5 7 17 — — — — — 2025–26 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 53 3 6 9 47 — — — — — 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers NHL 8 2 2 4 5 5 0 1 1 4NHL totals 86 7 13 20 69 5 0 1 1 4
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2019 Alberta CWG 6 3 3 6 6 2023 Canada WJC 4 0 2 2 0Junior totals 4 0 2 2 0
Awards and honours Award Year WHL BC First All-Star Team 2022 Ed Chynoweth Cup champion 2023
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