The 5 Greatest Canadian College Hockey Players
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5. Andy McDonald: Colgate University(1996-2000)
Starting off the list of the greatest Canadian college hockey players is Ontario’s own Andy McDonald. After getting a lot of attention during his teens, McDonald accepted a scholarship to play for Colgate University.
He became one of the school’s all-time best hockey players with dominant performances during the late 1990s. Andy finished his college career as Colgate’s leading scorer with 147 points(67 goals, 80 assists) in 129 games.
His playmaking ability made him a standout in the NHL, where he won the 2007 Stanley Cup with Anaheim.
4. Jonathan Toews: University of North Dakota(2005-2007)
Winnipeg’s own Jonathan Toews comes in next on the greatest Canadian college hockey players list. Top American college scouts spent years vying for Toews and he finally chose North Dakota State.
As a freshman, Toews led ND State to the Frozen Four and tallied 39 points in 42 games. He played one more college season and led the team to another Frozen Four appearance and scored 46 points.
His well-rounded game translated well to the pros where he helped the Chicago Blackhawks win 3 Stanley Cups.
3. Dave Taylor: Clarkson University(1973-1977)
One of the earliest greatest Canadian college hockey players of all-time was college legend Dave Taylor. The Ontario native went down to the States to play for Clarkson University where he became a top college player.
In the 1976-1977 season, Taylor set the school record with 108 points(41 goals, 67 assists) in 34 games. Taylor finished his collegiate career with 259 points(98 goals, 161 assists) in 117 games.
Dave Taylor went on to be one of the early LA King’s lines dubbed the triple crown line.
2. Cale Makar: UMass(2017-2019)
In the late 2010s, Cale Makar marked his name among the greatest Canadian college hockey players ever. Makar earned a scholarship to UMAss and became one of college’s best blueliners.
In a rare feat, Cale led the Hockey East in scoring as a defenseman with 49 points(16 goals, 33 assists). He was one of the huge factors on the 2019 UMass team that made it to the Frozen Four finals.
His skating and playmaking ability made him a generational talent and helped the Avalanche win the 2022 Stanley Cup.
1. Paul Kariya: University of Maine(1992-1994)
At the top of the greatest Canadian college hockey players list is Hall of Famer Paul Kariya. Before he became a pro hockey legend, Kariya became one of the greatest college hockey players ever.
At Maine, Paul showed that he was an incredible offensive talent and led the Black Bears to a national title. Before going pro, Kariya set numerous college records that still stand today.
His 100 points season as a freshman is widely considered one of the best seasons ever played in college hockey history. Needless to say, Paul Kariya went on to dominate in pro hockey where he further etched his legacy.
