Kole Lind Bio
Kole Lind (born October 16, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). A forward, Lind was drafted 33rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and has since spent time in the AHL and NHL with multiple organizations. He is recognized as a skilled playmaker with strong vision and offensive instincts developed through a productive junior career in the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Early Life and Background
Kole Lind was born on October 16, 1998, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, to parents Ashley and Marcia. He grew up in a family with deep roots in the game of hockey. His father, Ashley, grew up playing minor hockey alongside Hayley Wickenheiser before running a farm in Admiral, Saskatchewan. Beyond his father, his sisters Taylor and Tenelle played collegiate ice hockey, while his younger brother Kalan was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Lind played minor ice hockey for the Swift Current Legionnaires of the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) and for the Swift Current Kabos Bantam AA Raiders. He tallied 46 points during the 2012–13 regular season with the Raiders and was subsequently drafted by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2013 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. He also represented Saskatchewan at the 2013 Western Canada Under-16 Challenge Cup and spent time with the Saskatoon Contacts.
Path to Professional Hockey
Following his draft by the Rockets, Lind joined the Saskatoon Contacts for the 2013–14 SMAAAHL season and tallied 21 goals and 16 assists for 37 points through 44 games. He returned to the Contacts for the 2014–15 season, where he broke out offensively and accumulated 45 goals and 34 assists for 79 points through 44 games. As a result, Lind was named their 2014 Player of the Month in November and was named to the league’s 2014–15 First Team All-Star. Once the SMAAAHL season finished, Lind played six regular-season games with the Rockets and seven playoff games, recording his first WHL playoff point with an assist on Tomas Soustal’s third-period goal to help them beat the Victoria Royals in Game 1.
After a short stint with the Rockets during the 2014–15 season, Lind began his first full-length WHL campaign during the 2015–16 season. He recorded his first career WHL hat-trick by December 2015 and finished his rookie season with 41 points through 70 games. Upon finishing his rookie season, Lind spent the 2016 offseason in Florida working with a skills coach on training and power skating to refine his game before his draft-eligible year.
Kole Lind Career
Major Junior Career (2015–2018)
Upon returning to the Rockets for his sophomore season, Lind entered his first year of draft eligibility strong and quickly set new career highs. He played alongside Dillon Dube and Tomas Soustal and became the team leader in both points and goals while also tying Cal Foote for most assists. Lind finished the 2016–17 season with 30 goals and 87 points through 70 regular-season games, while also recording six goals and six assists in 17 playoff contests. His point totals placed him fourth amongst first-time draft-eligible WHL forwards, while his points per game ranked him fifth amongst that same peer group. As a result, Lind was ranked 23rd among North American skaters eligible for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by Central Scouting and earned praise from International Scouting Services for his high-end vision and skill set. Lind was eventually drafted 33rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks on the second day of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
After attending the Canucks’ Development Camp, Lind returned to the Rockets for his third and final major junior season. He began the 2017–18 season with 11 goals and 21 assists through 20 games before missing over six games while recovering from mononucleosis. Despite missing numerous games, Lind remained the team’s scoring leader and was invited to participate in Team Canada’s 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships tryouts, though he was cut before the final roster was announced. After being cut from Team Canada’s roster, Lind returned to the Rockets and tallied eight points in three games, including his second career hat-trick to lift the Rockets over the Kamloops Blazers.
Professional Debut with the Utica Comets (2018–2021)
On March 1, 2018, Lind signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canucks and agreed to an amateur tryout agreement with their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, at the end of the 2017–18 season. Upon joining the Comets, Lind appeared in six games where he registered one assist. Following this, Lind attended the Canucks’ 2018–19 season development camp but was returned to the Comets for his first full professional campaign. He played six games with the Comets before suffering an injury during a game against the Syracuse Crunch. Lind returned to the lineup on November 28 and tallied his first professional goal on January 16 against the Crunch.
In the pandemic-delayed 2020–21 season, Lind was assigned to the Utica Comets and posted 8 points in his first eight games, before suffering a broken nose when struck in the face during a game against the Rochester Americans on March 3, 2021. After being cleared medically, he was assigned to the Canucks’ taxi squad on April 1, 2021. He made his NHL debut with the Canucks in a 4–1 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 29, 2021.
Seattle Kraken Era (2021–2024)
On July 21, 2021, Lind was selected from the Canucks at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft by the Seattle Kraken. Lind was originally assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, before being recalled on October 13 due to injuries in the lineup. During his call-up, Lind tallied his first NHL assist and recorded two hits in a 4–3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on December 4. He remained with the Kraken and later scored his first career NHL goal on April 1, 2022, in a 5–2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
As a restricted free agent in the off-season, Lind was tendered a qualifying offer and signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Kraken on July 21, 2022.
Dallas Stars Era (2024–Present)
On July 1, 2024, Lind signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Dallas Stars. He currently plays for their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, while remaining under contract to the Dallas Stars of the NHL.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among the signature moments of Kole Lind’s career are his WHL hat-tricks, his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021, and his first career NHL goal with the Seattle Kraken in 2022. Being drafted 33rd overall in 2017 also marked a major milestone in his rise through the hockey ranks.
Kole Lind Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Kole Lind comes from a family with deep ties to ice hockey. His parents are Ashley and Marcia, and his father Ashley grew up playing minor hockey alongside Hayley Wickenheiser before running a farm in Admiral, Saskatchewan. His sisters Taylor and Tenelle both played collegiate ice hockey, while his younger brother Kalan was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, continuing the family’s strong presence in the sport.
2025 Season Performance
Entering the 2025 season, Kole Lind is playing for the Texas Stars in the AHL under contract with the Dallas Stars. After a 2024–25 campaign in which he continues to develop his professional game, Lind provides depth and offensive upside for the Stars organization. His experience across the AHL and NHL with multiple franchises makes him a valuable contributor at the AHL level.
Lind’s ongoing professional journey reflects a player who has steadily progressed from a top WHL prospect to a dependable professional within the Dallas Stars’ system. With his combination of playmaking vision, scoring touch, and professional experience, he remains a prospect to watch within the organization heading into the rest of 2025.