Cole Hults

Cole Bradley Hults (born May 22, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for HC Bolzano in the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). Hults was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round, 134th overall, of the 2017 NHL entry draft.

Playing career He played college hockey at Pennsylvania State University and was named to the Second All-AHCA Team after his junior season. Hults was selected 134th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2017 NHL entry draft. On April 11, 2020, Hults signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Kings, forgoing his senior season at Penn State.

In his first professional season, Hults was assigned by the Kings to AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, for the shortened 2020–21 season. He made 19 appearances on the blueline for the Reign, collecting 1 goal and 5 points.

On July 24, 2021, Hults was traded by the Kings, along with Bokondji Imama, to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Brayden Burke and Tyler Steenbergen.

Hults played one season within the Coyotes organization before leaving as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with Italian club, HC Bolzano of the ICEHL, on August 3, 2022. In signing with Bolzano, Hults joined his brother Mitch at the club.

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Awards and honors Award Year RefCollege AHCA Second Team All-American 2020 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2020 All-Big Ten First Team 2020