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Aitcheson Aiming for Spot on Team Canada's WJC Roster Amid Strong Season for Barrie | New York Islanders Barrie Colts defenseman and 2025 17th overall pick Kashawn Aitcheson on his Team Canada invite, strong OHL season and more

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

Three-point showing Friday Aitcheson scored twice and added an assist in OHL Barrie's 6-3 loss to Sudbury on Friday.

Impact Aitcheson has earned nine goals and six helpers over eight games in November. That's half of his 18 goals and 30 points on the year, which he's earned in 23 total appearances. The Islanders prospect has displayed electric talent and a physical edge this season, so it may not take him long to ascend the ranks to the NHL.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OHL star Kashawn Aitcheson suspended after wild post-game altercation with fan Barrie Colts defenceman and New York Islanders prospect sprayed his water bottle on a spectator in Sault Ste. Marie. See the video.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Hat trick Friday Aitcheson scored three goals in OHL Barrie's 6-3 win over Sudbury on Friday.

Impact Aitcheson has a good chance to be the OHL Player of the Week come Monday, as he has torched Sudbury with six points over the last two games. The defenseman is now at 15 goals and 23 points in 18 games for the Colts this year, extending his lead among OHL defenders in goals scored. Aitcheson looks to be a tantalizing prospect for the Islanders, and he's getting better by the game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up three more points for Colts Aitcheson scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Barrie's 6-2 win over Sudbury on Thursday.

Impact Aitcheson logged his second multi-point effort in a row and has extended his point streak to five games. The defenseman is providing elite offense in the OHL with 12 goals and eight assists through 17 contests this season. Those 12 goals are five more than the next closest blueliner, Kings prospect and OHL London defenseman Henry Brzustewicz. Aitcheson's offense might be better than initially expected, though time will tell if that gives him top-pairing potential at the NHL level.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in OHL win Aitcheson scored two goals on six shots in OHL Barrie's 4-2 win over Erie on Saturday.

Impact Aitcheson has five goals and one assist during a four-game point streak. The 19-year-old defenseman is showing some serious scoring chops with 11 goals and 17 points through 16 appearances this season. He had 26 goals and 59 points over 64 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but he appears to have taken another step, which is exactly what the Islanders want to see out of one of their top prospects.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quick impact in juniors Aitcheson was named the OHL Player of the Week on Monday.

Impact Aitcheson has been back in the junior ranks for just under two weeks and already has a weekly award to his name. He posted five goals and an assist over three games for OHL Barrie this past week after returning to the Colts following his stint at the Islanders' camp. The 19-year-old blueliner looks poised to continue dominating the OHL after a 59-point campaign in 64 regular-season outings last year.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isles Day to Day: Aitcheson Returned to Juniors | New York Islanders The Islanders returned Kashawn Aitcheson to the OHL's Barrie Colts after he played two preseason games for the Isles

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Islanders Return Kashawn Aitcheson To OHL After Two NHL Preseason Games EAST MEADOW, NY -- The New York Islanders announced on Wednesday morning that they had sent defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson back to the OHL’s B...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent back to juniors Aitcheson was reassigned to OHL Barrie on Wednesday.

Impact Aitcheson's demotion before the start of the season does come as a bit of a surprise, considering the team could have given him a handful of games in the NHL before shipping him off to the OHL. Last season, the 19-year-old blueliner notched 26 goals and 33 helpers in 64 regular-season games with the Colts, numbers he should be capable of exceeding this year. Look for Aitcheson to make the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYI at NJD 9/23: Kashawn Aitcheson | New York Islanders Kashawn Aitcheson addressed the media ahead of tonight's preseason matchup against the New Jersey Devils.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Playing versus New Jersey Aitcheson (lower body) will be in the lineup versus the Devils on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact There was concern for Aitcheson's availability after he needed to be helped off the ice in Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia, but it seems the young blueliner was able to bounce back quickly. While he may not be a lock, Aitcheson is certainly battling for a spot on the Opening Night roster versus the Penguins on Oct. 9. It's also possible the team gives him a nine-game look to open the season before sending him back to juniors.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders Prospect Kashawn Aitcheson Avoids Major Injury After Hard Hit vs. Flyers ELMONT, NY -- New York Islanders' 17th overall pick in this past draft, Kashawn Aitcheson, left Sunday's preseason game against the Flyers i...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Day-to-day with lower-body injury Head coach Patrick Roy said after Sunday's preseason game against the Flyers that Aitcheson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Aitcheson exited Sunday's exhibition after taking a hard hit from Noah Juulsen. However, Roy said that Aitcheson is "fine," so it seems unlikely that the issue will impact the defenseman's availability for the start of the regular season. Whether Aitcheson will be able to suit up in Tuesday's preseason game against the Devils remains to be seen.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYI vs. PHI 9/21: Kashawn Aitcheson | New York Islanders Kashawn Aitcheson addressed the media ahead of tonight's preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

EXCLUSIVE: Catching Up With Kashawn Aitcheson After Islanders Rookie Camp Conclusion EAST MEADOW, NY -- Defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson is a fierce competitor whose physicality is something that New York Islanders fans are going...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Exclusive: Islanders' First-Rounder Kashawn Aitcheson Talks Physical Edge, Leadership & Development EAST MEADOW, NY -- During Day Two of New York Islanders Rookie Camp, it was hard not to notice No. 17 overall pick Kashawn Aitcheson. His cr...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Headed back to OHL Aitcheson will not go the collegiate route this season, instead staying with OHL Barrie for another year, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Impact Aitcheson, who was selected 17th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, could get a look during training camp by going the junior route instead of college. If he impresses enough, it's possible the Islanders will hand him an entry-level deal, which would give him the opportunity to play in a handful of games this season -- though he is unlikely to be a full-time NHL option. Either way, don't be surprised to see Aitcheson competing for a roster spot in the lead-up to the 2026-27 season.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders' Aitcheson could be franchise defenseman When the New York Islanders drafted defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson 17th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, they knew they were getting a player of...

JULY 13, 2025 • PUCKPROSE.COM

2025 Development Camp 6/30: Kashawn Aitcheson | New York Islanders Kashawn Aitcheson addressed the media following development camp on 6/30.

JUNE 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Aitcheson Adding Draft Day, Development Camp to Hit Reel | New York Islanders Kashawn Aitcheson on his physicality, who he models his game after and draft experience

JUNE 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

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