Jeremy Colliton

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Jeremy Colliton (January 13, 1985 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays center for the National Hockey League's New York Islanders [1]. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was the chosen 58th overall in the 2nd round. Colliton currently plays professionally for the American Hockey League's New York Islander's affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers. In his rookie season Colliton played 19 National Hockey League Games with the Islanders with one goal and one assist for two points and plus/minus 2 and 6 penalties in minutes. With the Sound Tigers he had 21 goals 32 assists in 66 games in his rookie season. Colliton was apart of the 2004 and 2005 Canadian Under 20 World Junior Team where he won Silver (2004) and Gold (2005). Was also apart of the RDT Canada/Russia Challenge for Team WHL for 2004 and 2005. Was assistant captain for Team WHL in 2005. Was selected 8th overall in the 2000 Bantam Draft to the Prince Albert Raiders. Was assistant Captain for the Raiders in the 2002–2003 campaign, and was Captain for the Raiders from 2003–2004 to 2004–2005 seasons.