Colin Blackwell is a professional ice hockey center for the Dallas Stars in the 2024 NHL season. He developed a passion for hockey growing up in North Andover, where he played for the Valley Junior Warriors and honed his skills in the family's basement with his older brother.
A standout player at St. John’s Prep in Massachusetts, Blackwell recorded an impressive 66 points in 25 games, earning him a selection by the San Jose Sharks in the 2011 NHL Draft. He continued his hockey journey at Harvard University where he contributed to the Crimson's ECAC Tournament Championship win in 2015. Since beginning his professional career in 2016, Blackwell has played for several NHL teams like the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Seattle Kraken, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Colin Blackwell Parents
Colin Blackwell is the son of Jim and Carla Blackwell. His love for sports traces back to his childhood, heavily influenced by his father, who was a goaltender. According to his LinkedIn profile, Jim previously served as the GM of Operations at Global Furniture Group from 1988-2022. He even served as the Director of Alumni Relations at his alma mater, Merrimack College from 1984-1987. He also graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business in 1988. However, there is no viable information present about his mother on the internet.
Colin Blackwell Brother
Colin Blackwell has an older brother, Jon Blackwell, who is four years older than him. The Blackwell brothers grew up in North Andover, Massachusetts. From a young age, the two brothers shared a special bond through their mutual love for hockey. Jon Blackwell, being the older sibling, often took on a mentoring role, and they shared a passion for the game.
Colin Blackwell Wife
Colin Blackwell has been married to Lauren Prodoehl Blackwell since 2023. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is a marketing professional based in Chicago, Illinois. With years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) marketing, Lauren currently serves as a Marketing Specialist at Motorola Solutions. Lauren Blackwell is active on her public Instagram account under the username '@laurenhunterblackwell,' where she boasts 2,373 followers, as of December 2024.
Colin Blackwell Son
Colin and Lauren celebrated the arrival of their son Beau Daniel Blackwell born on 9th August, 2024, as per Lauren's Instagram account.
FAQs on Colin Blackwell
A. Yes Colin Blackwell has been married to Lauren Prodoehl Blackwell since 2023.
A. Colin Blackwell attended Harvard University before turning pro in the NHL.
A. Colin Blackwell has scored 35 goals, as of December 2024. He scored a total of eight goals in the 2023-2024.
