Justin Barron

Justin Barron (born November 15, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 25th overall by the Avalanche during the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Justin Barron
Born (2001-11-15) November 15, 2001
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Colorado Avalanche
NHL Draft 25th overall, 2020
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

Following three seasons for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Barron was selected in the first round, 25th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

Ahead of the 2020–21 season, Barron was named captain of the Mooseheads.[3] In the pandemic interrupted campaign Barron, recorded 31 points in 33 games for the club. On April 27, 2021, the Avalanche signed Barron to a three-year, entry-level contract.[4] On the same day, he signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Avalanche's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.[5]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2021 Canada

Barron was selected to play for Team Canada at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[6] He had two assists in seven games as Canada was defeated by the United States in the gold medal game.[7]

Personal life

Barron's older brother, Morgan, is a professional hockey player in the New York Rangers organization.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 51 2 19 21 8 9 0 3 3 2
2018–19 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 68 9 32 41 34 23 2 11 13 10
2019–20 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 34 4 15 19 6 — — — — —
2020–21 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 33 8 23 31 40 — — — — —
2020–21 Colorado Eagles AHL 7 1 3 4 4 2 1 2 3 0
AHL totals 7 1 3 4 4 2 1 2 3 0

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Canada Red U17 60112
2018 Canada HG18 50550
2021 Canada WJC 7 0 2 2 0
Junior totals 18 0 8 8 2

References
  1. "Justin Barron". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  2. "Avalanche Signs Justin Barron". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  3. "Justin Barron named Mooseheads captain". SaltWire. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  4. "Avalanche Signs Justin Barron". Colorado Avalanche. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  5. "Eagles sign Barron to ATO agreement". Colorado Eagles. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  6. "Justin Barron named to Canada's team for world junior hockey tournament". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  7. Knabenbauer, Ron. "Team USA Wins Gold at 2021 World Junior Championship". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  8. "Morgan Barron". Elite Prospects.
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