Colin Felix, a defenseman with a promising career, has traversed various levels of hockey, showcasing his talent and determination. This article delves into his journey, from his junior days to his professional career in the AHL and ECHL.
Early Career and Junior Hockey
Felix spent the final season of his junior career with the Madison Capitols. During the 2017-18 season, Felix played in 56 games. His junior season led to more magic for his UMass Minutemen.
USHL Statistics
In his lone season in the USHL, Felix showcased his skills as a defenseman. He played in 56 games during the 2017-18 season with the Madison Capitols.
Collegiate Career at UMass Minutemen
Felix's hockey journey continued at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen, where he achieved significant success. He played in every game for UMass, which led to the final game of the 2020-21 season. His team would conquer the peak of the college hockey mountain on that last day of the 2020-21 season winning the 2021 NCAA National Championship. Felix's college career ended following the 2021-22 season. During that final season, Felix was named an alternate captain of the Minutemen.
NCAA Achievements
- NCAA (Hockey East) Regular Season Champion: 2018-2019
- NCAA (Championship) Winner: 2020-2021
- NCAA (Hockey East) Champion: 2020-2021, 2021-2022
- NCAA (Hockey East) All-Tournament Team: 2021-2022
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Professional Career
Felix's hockey career has continued onto the professional ranks. Providence Bruins General Manager Evan Gold announced today, July 2, that the Providence Bruins have signed defenseman Colin Felix to a one-year AHL contract.
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AHL Journey
The 6-foot-1, 203-pound defenseman has appeared in 60 career AHL games with Rockford, Utica, and Lehigh Valley, totaling one goal and six assists. Felix, 26, skated in 36 games for the Rockford IceHogs last season, tallying one goal and four assists.
ECHL Performance
Felix posted a career-high 27 points on eight goals and 19 assists in 72 games with the Reading Royals of the ECHL during the 2022-23 season. This season, Felix has recorded two goals and three total points in seven games with the Reading Royals of the ECHL this season, which leads all defensemen on the team.
Transfer History:
- Rockford IceHogs to Providence Bruins (2025-07-02)
- Utica Comets to Rockford IceHogs (2024-07-24)
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms to Utica Comets (2023-07-06)
- Univ. of Massachusetts to Lehigh Valley Phantoms (2022-04-20)
Career Statistics Overview
Here is a summary of Colin Felix's career statistics across different leagues:
| League | Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAHL | 2016-2017 | Janesville Jets | 45 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 29 |
| USHL | 2017-2018 | Madison Capitols | 56 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 166 |
| NCAA | 2018-2019 | Univ. of Massachusetts | 41 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 28 |
| NCAA | 2019-2020 | Univ. of Massachusetts | 34 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| NCAA | 2020-2021 | Univ. of Massachusetts | 29 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 32 |
| NCAA | 2021-2022 | Univ. of Massachusetts | 37 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 28 |
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