Chicago Blackhawks forward makes NHL debut against brother

For Chicago Blackhawks forward Colton Dach, making his NHL debut is a dream come true. The former second-round pick in 2021. NHL draft is ready to play his first game with the Hawks. The good news for him is that he will have a familiar face on the opposing team: his older brother, Kirby.

In an excellent turn of events for the Dach family, the Blackhawks rookie will make his NHL debut against his older brother. It’s a momentous occasion for Colton and will also be the first time these two brothers will have the opportunity to compete against each other.

Colton Dach has been improving his game since being drafted in 2021. Two years younger than his brother, Colton follows in Kirby’s physical footsteps. Both Dach boys are over 6’0 and 200 pounds, and they rely on that heavy frame to stay on the puck.

Over the past two seasons, Colton has steadily improved. Last year, he recorded 11 goals and 27 points in 46 games. This year he already has 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points in 30 games. He joins the Blackhawks lineup with a chance to not only beat his brother, but also earn a spot on an NHL roster for the foreseeable future.

His brother Kirby is also very familiar with the Blackhawks organization. He was originally selected with the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Redacted be a pillar of the next phase of Chicago hockey, injuries derailed his stay there and caused him to be sent to the Canadiens ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft.

He has played 249 total games between the two teams, recording 38 goals and 73 assists for 111 points. The best season of his career came during his freshman year. with the Habs, when he scored 14 goals and 38 points in 58 games.

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