Birthplace: Oswego, N.Y.
Contract Status: Through 2014-15 season
Career PPG (55), SHG (8), GWG (43)
HOME: 27 GP, 10 points (7G-3A), 8 PIM, +3 ROAD: 19 GP, 3 points (2G-1A), 10 PIM, -8
* Was acquired by the Dallas Stars on Feb. 26 from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Michael Ryder and Dallas' third-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
* Cole is expected to play in his 28th home tilt of the 2012-13 season tonight, four more than the scheduled 24 home games per team
* Since being acquired by the Stars, Cole has notched five points (4G-1A) in 13 contests at American Airlines Center
* Tallied 2 points (1G-1A) and a plus-2 rating on Feb. 3 vs. Ottawa
* Recorded his 1st point of the season, an assist, on Jan. 24 at Washington
* Dallas' record when recording multiple points: 0-0-0
MULTI-POINT GAMES (2): (2) 2 PTS, (0) 3 PTS, (0) 4+ PTS
USHL Second All-Star Team (1997) ECAC Rookie of the Year (1998) (co-winner - Willie Mitchell) ECAC First All-Star Team (1999) NCAA East Second All-American Team (1999) ECAC Second All-Star Team (2000)
Signed as a free agent by Berlin (Germany), October 24, 2004. Traded to Edmonton by Carolina for Joni Pitkanen, July 1, 2008. Traded to Carolina by Edmonton with Edmonton's 5th round choice (Matt Kennedy) in 2009 Entry Draft for Patrick O'Sullivan and Carolina's 2nd round choice (later traded to Buffalo, later traded to Toronto Toronto selected Jesse Blacker) in 2009 Entry Draft, March 4, 2009. Missed majority of 2009-10 due to leg and upper body injuries. Signed as a free agent by Montreal, July 1, 2011.
