🔥 Trending Colton Dach: Everything You Need to Know

Colton Dach is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a center for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL) ¹². He was born on January 4, 2003, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada ¹².

Early Career and Draft

Dach's professional journey began when he was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round, 62nd overall, of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft ¹. This marked a significant step in his promising hockey career.

Transition to the Edmonton Oilers

More recently, Dach has been playing for the Edmonton Oilers ¹². His connection to the team is particularly notable as he is a St. Albert product, making his re-signing with his hometown Oilers a significant event ⁵.

Recent Contract and Performance

As of July 2026, Dach has signed a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers ⁵⁷. This deal is valued at an average annual value (AAV) of $1.2 million, totaling $2.4 million over two years ⁵⁶⁷. This contract follows his impactful arrival with the team ⁵.

During his last regular season appearances, Dach compiled:

• Goals: 5
• Points: 13
• Shots on Net: 58
• Hits: 219
• Penalty Minutes (PIM): 52

These statistics were recorded across 61 games ⁶.

Player Profile

Dach is recognized as an offensively skilled forward with strong stick-handling abilities ⁸. He is versatile, capable of playing both as a center and on the left wing ⁸. The Oilers initially took a patient approach regarding his contract decision as they focused on other offseason moves, but ultimately secured him with the two-year deal ⁴⁵.