Colten Teubert

Colten Teubert
Born March 8, 1990 (1990-03-08) (age 22)
Surrey, BC, CAN
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 13th overall, 2008
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2009–present

Colten Teubert (born March 8, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning pro, he played in the Western Hockey League with the Regina Pats who drafted him first overall in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft.

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Playing career

Regina Pats

Teubert was the first overall selection in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft by the Regina Pats. Teubert made his debut for the Pats in the 2005-06 season, playing 14 regular season games, where he picked up 2 assists and another 6 games in the playoffs. In 2006-07, his rookie season with the Pats, he led the team in rookie defenseman scoring.[1] During the 2007-08 season, Teubert played in the CHL Top Prospects Game along with teammate Jordan Eberle. Teubert finished the season eighth in team scoring and fourth among defensemen.[1] After the 2007-08 season, Teubert was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft 13th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.[2]

During the 2008-09 season, Teubert served as an assistant captain for the Pats, and he also suited up the for WHL in the CHL Canada-Russia Challenge (Subway Super Series). He repeated both of these feats during the 2009-10 season.[1] During the 2009 Subway Super Series, Teubert served as team captain for the WHL team for one game.[3] On January 12, 2010 Teubert was named captain of the Pats.[4] At the end of the 2009-10 season, Teubert was named the Regina Pats best defenseman.[5]

Professional

Teubert attended training camp with the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, and was returned to the Pats each year. After the Pats 2008-09 season was complete, Teubert made his professional debut when the Kings assigned him to the Ontario Reign of the ECHL on March 20, 2009. In September 2009, the Kings returned him to the Regina Pats. After the conclusion of the 2009-10 WHL season, Teubert was again assigned to the Reign for the conclusion of the 2009–10 ECHL season.[6]

On February 28, 2011, Teubert was traded to the Edmonton Oilers along with Los Angeles Kings 2011 1st round draft pick and their 2012 2nd round draft pick in a deadline day trade, which sent Dustin Penner the other way.[7] Coincidentally, on November 3, 2011. Teubert went on to play his first NHL game against the Kings.[8]

International play

Medal record
Competitor for Canada
Ice hockey
IIHF World U18 Championships
Gold 2008 Russia
World Junior Championships
Gold 2009 Canada
Silver 2010 Canada

Teubert started his international career by representing British Columbia at the 2007 Canada Winter Games, where his team finished fourth. He played for Canada at both Under-18 tournaments, including the 2007 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka (fourth place finish) and the 2008 World Under-18 Championships (gold medal). Teubert played for Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, he helped Canada win a gold medal, while in 2010 the team took home silver. Teubert served as one of the team's alternate captains during the 2010 tournament.[1]

Personal

Teubert's parents are Carl and Shauna, and he has three brothers Kaid, Teran and Wyatt.[1]

Regina mayor Pat Fiacco proclaimed January 8, 2010 as "Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert Day" in Regina.[9]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 Regina Pats WHL 14 0 2 2 16 6 0 1 1 4
2006–07 Regina Pats WHL 63 3 8 11 91 10 0 1 1 13
2007–08 Regina Pats WHL 66 7 16 23 135 6 1 4 5 6
2008–09 Regina Pats WHL 60 12 25 37 136
2008–09 Ontario Reign ECHL 8 0 1 1 10 6 0 1 1 19
2009–10 Regina Pats WHL 60 10 30 40 115
2009–10 Ontario Reign ECHL 10 1 2 3 10
2010–11 Manchester Monarchs AHL 39 2 8 10 57
2010–11 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 20 2 5 7 26 2 0 0 0 0
WHL totals 203 20 56 76 357 22 1 6 7 23
AHL totals 59 4 13 17 83 2 0 0 0 0

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Preceded by
Drew Doughty
Los Angeles Kings first round draft pick
2008
Succeeded by
Brayden Schenn