Ian Cole

Ian Douglas Cole (born February 21, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).\n', ' Cole joined the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2007 after playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2005 to 2007. Cole played at Notre Dame from the 2007–08 season through the 2009–10 season, Cole finished his collegiate career with 69 points in 111 games at UND. During Cole\'s stint at Notre Dame the program qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2007, 2008, and 2009, including the school\'s first Frozen Four appearance in 2008.\n', ' Cole was drafted 18th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. At the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, Cole turned pro and signed with the St. Louis Blues and was assigned to the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League, the Blues\' top minor league affiliate. Cole made his NHL debut on November 6, 2010 after being recalled from Peoria on November 4. He scored his first NHL goal on March 9, 2011 against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender, Mathieu Garon.\n', '