"Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has been absolutely dominating the Ontario Hockey League this season with the Barrie Colts. Through 54 games, the 19-year-old leads all OHL defensemen in goals (28), power-play goals (15), points (70), and plus/minus (+45). That +45 rating is second in the entire league, while his 15 power-play goals rank fourth among all OHL players - not just defensemen."
"Named captain of Barrie for the 2025-26 season, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound blueliner is putting together a historic year. He recently set two franchise records for the Colts, becoming the all-time leader in points by a defenseman with 171 and establishing a new single-season goals record from the blue line with 28."
"Over four seasons in Barrie, Aitcheson has totaled 171 points (63 goals, 108 assists) along with 335 penalty minutes in 205 career games - the kind of stat line that screams power, offense and edge. He's also been a standout internationally. Aitcheson helped Canada men's national under-18 ice hockey team win gold at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship and added a bronze medal at the 2025 World Junior Championship."
The New York Islanders signed 19-year-old defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract. Playing for the Barrie Colts in the OHL, Aitcheson has delivered an exceptional season, leading all OHL defensemen in goals (28), power-play goals (15), points (70), and posting a +45 plus-minus rating. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound blueliner set franchise records for Barrie with 171 career points and 28 single-season goals from the blue line. Named captain for the 2025-26 season and OHL Defenseman of the Month in January and February, Aitcheson has also represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the 2024 U18 World Championship and bronze at the 2025 World Junior Championship.
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