Colton Dach

Colton Dach (born January 4, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Dach played parts of two seasons with Saskatoon Blades, two seasons with the Kelowna Rockets, one season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Thunderbirds, helping them defeat the Winnipeg Ice four games to one in the final to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

He was drafted 62nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL entry draft. On October 1, 2021, Dach signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Blackhawks. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Rockford IceHogs]]. On January 3, 2025, the Blackhawks called him up and he made his NHL debut in a 4–2 win against the Montreal Canadiens. On January 8, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Frank Nazar goal in a 3–1 win against the Colorado Avalanche. On January 24, Dach scored his first NHL goal against Jonas Johansson in a 4–3 overtime loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Personal life
Dach's older brother Kirby is also a professional ice hockey player and plays for the Montreal Canadiens.

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Category:Seattle Thunderbirds players