Ian Cole — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ian Cole is an NHL defenseman for the Utah Mammoth. In the 2025-26 season Ian Cole has 3 goals, 20 assists and 23 points in 82 games, worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Utah Mammoth |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 237 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 18 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +16 | 50 | 62 | 4.8% | 18:16 | 49.6% | 5.0 | 0.2 | -2.3 | -0.41 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +1.6 | -0.1 | -2.0 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -3.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 0.9 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 1.6 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -4.8 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -1.7 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 0 | 12 | 12 | -3.6 |
| 2014-15 | 74 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 5.5 |
| 2013-14 | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3.6 |
| 2012-13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ian Cole has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.5 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ian Cole's GAR this season?
Ian Cole has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ian Cole have this season?
Ian Cole has 3 goals and 20 assists for 23 points in 82 games this season.
Is Ian Cole a good defenseman?
Ian Cole ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.3) in the 2025-26 season.