Scott Swanson

Scott Swanson (born February 2, 1975) is an American ice hockey coach and former defenseman who was an All-American for Colorado College.[1]

Scott Swanson
Born (1975-02-02) February 2, 1975
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
Position Defenseman
Shot Left
Played for Houston Aeros
South Carolina Stingrays
Springfield Falcons
Idaho Steelheads
Colorado Eagles
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
NHL Draft 225th overall, 1995
Washington Capitals
Playing career 19952004

Career

Swanson played his junior hockey for the Omaha Lancers, helping the team win the Clark Cup in 1994. After producing more than a point per game in his final year and being named league MVP, Swanson was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 9th round of the NHL Draft.[2] He began attending Colorado College the following fall and joined a team that was on the ascent. In his freshman season Swanson continued to score in bunches, finishing third in the nation amongst defensemen. He helped CC reach the NCAA championship game, their first in almost 40 years, and was named to the All-Tournament Team.[3]

Swanson took a step back the following year, seeing his point production more than halve, but was still part of a team that reached the Frozen Four. He recovered in his junior year and then posted new career highs as a senior. In his final season Swanson was named an All-American, leading the Tigers to their 6th-consecutive 20-win season and 5th-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.

After graduating, Swanson signed professionally and spent his first year with the Houston Aeros. Swanson found him demoted to the ECHL in his second year and went on to help the South Carolina Stingrays win the 2001 Kelly Cup. He spent most of the next three years playing AA-hockey, making one final appearance at the AHL-level. After playing a single game for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he finished out the year with the Colorado Eagles and then retired as a player.

In 2007, Swanson began volunteering as a coach for North Colorado Youth Hockey. five years later, he was hired on as a Director and continues to work in that capacity as of 2021.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1992–93 Park High School HSMN
1993–94 Omaha Lancers USHL 489253416
1994–95 Omaha Lancers USHL 4814466022
1995–96 Colorado College WCHA 4213354816
1996–97 Colorado College WCHA 444162022
1997–98 Colorado College WCHA 427323924
1998–99 Colorado College WCHA 4211415216
1999–2000 Houston Aeros IHL 6767133860116
2000–01 Springfield Falcons AHL 221101110
2000–01 South Carolina Stingrays ECHL 2841418817291112
2001–02 Idaho Steelheads WCHL 553283124153584
2002–03 Idaho Steelheads WCHL 66960692260552
2003–04 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 10000
2003–04 Colorado Eagles CHL 53735421840222
AHL totals 231101110
WCHL totals 12112881004621310136

Awards and honors

Award Year
USHL First Team 1993–94 [2]
USHL First Team 1994–95 [2]
USHL MVP 1994–95 [2]
All-WCHA Rookie Team 1995–96 [4]
All-WCHA Second Team 1995–96 [5]
WCHA All-Tournament Team 1996 [6]
NCAA All-Tournament Team 1996 [7]
All-WCHA Third Team 1997–98 [5]
All-WCHA First Team 1998–99 [5]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 1998–99 [1]
WCHL All-Star 2002–03 [8]
WCHL Defenseman of the Year 2002–03 [8]

References

  1. "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. "NCYH & NOCO STAFF". North Colorado Youth Hockey. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  3. "Colorado College men's Hockey 2017-18 Media Guide". Colorado College Tigers. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  4. "WCHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  5. "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. "WCHA Tourney History". WCHA. Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  7. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  8. "WCHL Announces All-WCHL Team". Our Sports Central. April 1, 2003. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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