Lane Hutson

Lane Hutson (born February 14, 2004) is an American ice hockey defenseman for Boston University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 62nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Lane Hutson
Hutson with Team USA in 2023
Born (2004-02-14) February 14, 2004
Holland, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NCAA team Boston University
National team  United States
NHL Draft 62nd overall, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

Hutson committed to play college ice hockey for Boston University during the 2022–23 season.[1] During his freshman year he recorded nine goals and a league-high 25 assists in 24 Hockey East games. He became the first defenseman to ever lead Hockey East in scoring. Following an outstanding season he was named a unanimous selection to the All-Hockey East First Team and All-Hockey East Rookie Team. He was also named Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Scoring Champion and runner-up for Hockey East Player of the Year. He became the third defenseman to be named Hockey East Rookie of the Year, and the first since Ian Moran in 1992.[2] He was also awarded the Walter Brown Award, as the best American-born Division I men's college hockey player in New England. He became the second freshman to win the award since the award was established in 1953, and the first since Brian Leetch in 1987.[3]

During the championship game of the 2023 Hockey East men's ice hockey tournament, Hutston scored two goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime to help Boston University win the tournament, and receive an automatic bid to the 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament.[4] He was subsequently named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP.[5] With a goal during the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament against Western Michigan, Hutson surpassed Brian Leetch as the highest-scoring freshman in Hockey East history, a record set in 1987.[6]

Hutson was drafted in the second round, 62nd overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[7]

Personal life

Hutson was born to Rob and Julie Hutson. He has three brothers, Quinn, Cole and Lars. Quinn also plays college ice hockey at Boston University.[8]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place2022 Germany
Winter Youth Olympics
Silver medal – second place2020 Lausanne

Hutson represented the United States at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics, where he recorded one goal and one assist in four games and won a silver medal.[9]

Hutson represented the United States at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded five assists in five games.[10] He again represented the United States at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded eight assists in six games and won a silver medal. He was subsequently named the directorate award winner as the tournament's top defenseman and named to the media all-star team.[11]

On December 12, 2022, Hutson was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[12] During the tournament he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 39 4 15 19 16 — — — — —
2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 60 10 53 63 51 — — — — —
2022–23 Boston University HE 39 15 33 48 26 — — — — —
NCAA totals 39 15 33 48 26 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States U18 5th 5 0 5 5 0
2022 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 0 8 8 4
2023 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 3 4 2
2023 United States WC 4th 9 2 4 6 2
Junior totals 18 1 16 17 6
Senior totals 9 2 4 6 2

Awards and honors
Award Year
College
Hockey East Rookie of the Year 2023 [14]
Hockey East Scoring Champion 2023
Hockey East Three-Stars Award 2023
All-Hockey East First Team 2023 [15]
All-Hockey East Rookie Team 2023
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 2023 [16]
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player 2023
AHCA East First Team All-American 2023 [17]
NHL
E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence 2022 [18]

References
  1. "Men's Ice Hockey Announces Class of 2026". goterriers.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. "Hutson Named HE Rookie of the Year, Pandolfo Tabbed as Coach of the Year". goterriers.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  3. Weitzer, Nate (March 30, 2023). "Boston University defenseman Lane Hutson becomes the second freshman in 71 years to win Walter Brown Award". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. Mahoney, Andrew (March 18, 2023). "Freshman Lane Hutson scores Boston University another Hockey East championship with overtime goal". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  5. "Hutson Lifts No. 5 Terriers to 10th Hockey East Crown in Overtime Thriller". goterriers.com. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  6. "Boston University Downs Western Michigan, 5-1, In Opening Game Of NCAA Tournament". hockeyeastonline.com. March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  7. Wheeler, Scott (March 11, 2022). "Who is Lane Hutson, the 'unicorn' 5-foot-8 defenseman and second-round pick?". The Athletic. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  8. "Lane Hutson Bio". goterriers.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  9. Scheder-Bieschin, Gabrielle (January 22, 2020). "Men's Ice Hockey Team Secures Silver At Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  10. Spiegel, Jackie (April 26, 2021). "IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for all 10 teams". sportingnews.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  11. "Lane Hutson Named 2022 EJ McGuire Award of Excellence Winner". usahockeyntdp.com. June 20, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  12. Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  13. "U.S. Wins Bronze at World Juniors With Thrilling 8-7 OT Victory Over Sweden". teamusa.usahockey.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  14. "Hockey East Names 2022-23 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  15. "Hockey East Names 2022-23 Men's All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  16. "Boston University Tops Merrimack, 3-2 In Overtime, To Claim Hockey East Tournament Title". hockeyeastonline.com. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  17. "2022-23 Men's CCM Hockey Division I All-Americans". ahcahockey.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  18. Morreale, Mike (June 20, 2022). "Hutson receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence". NHL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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