Colten Teubert

Colten Teubert (born March 8, 1990) is a Canadian-German professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning pro, he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Regina Pats, who drafted him first overall in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft.

Regina Pats

Teubert was the first overall selection in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft by the Regina Pats. Teubert made his debut for the Pats in the 2005-06 season, playing 14 regular season games, where he picked up 2 assists and another 6 games in the playoffs. In 2006-07, his rookie season with the Pats, he led the team in rookie defenseman scoring. During the 2007-08 season, Teubert played in the CHL Top Prospects Game along with teammate Jordan Eberle. Teubert finished the season eighth in team scoring and fourth among defensemen. After the 2007-08 season, Teubert was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft 13th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.

During the 2008-09 season, Teubert served as an assistant captain for the Pats, and he also suited up for the WHL in the CHL Canada-Russia Challenge (Subway Super Series). He repeated both of these feats during the 2009-10 season. During the 2009 Subway Super Series, Teubert served as team captain for the WHL team for one game. On January 12, 2010 Teubert was named captain of the Pats. At the end of the 2009-10 season, Teubert was named the Regina Pats best defenseman.

Professional

Teubert attended training camp with the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, and was returned to the Pats each year. After the Pats 2008-09 season was complete, Teubert made his professional debut when the Kings assigned him to the Ontario Reign of the ECHL on March 20, 2009. In September 2009, the Kings returned him to the Regina Pats. After the conclusion of the 2009-10 WHL season, Teubert was again assigned to the Reign for the conclusion of the 2009–10 ECHL season.

On February 28, 2011, Teubert was traded to the Edmonton Oilers along with Los Angeles's 2011 1st round draft pick and 2012 2nd round draft pick in a deadline day trade for Dustin Penner. Coincidentally, on November 3, 2011, Teubert went on to play his first NHL game against the Kings. He played 24 games for the Oilers and 46 for AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons that season. In 2012-13, Teubert saw the ice in 62 AHL contests for the Barons.

In 2013, he decided to continue his career abroad, accepting an offer from the Iserlohn Roosters of the German elite league Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). In February 2014, he inked a fresh two-year deal with the Roosters. When his contract was up following the 2015-16 season, he agreed to terms with fellow DEL outfit Nürnberg Ice Tigers on a three-year deal.

Teubert started his international career by representing British Columbia at the 2007 Canada Winter Games, where his team finished fourth. He played for Canada at both Under-18 tournaments, including the 2007 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka (fourth place finish) and the 2008 World Under-18 Championships (gold medal). Teubert played for Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, he helped Canada win a gold medal, while in 2010 the team took home silver. Teubert served as one of the team's alternate captains during the 2010 tournament.

Colten Teubert skates in a game with the Regina Pats during the 2009-10 season.

He holds a German passport. Teubert's parents are Carl and Shauna, and he has three brothers Kaid, Teran and Wyatt. His father moved from Germany to Canada.

Regina mayor Pat Fiacco proclaimed January 8, 2010 as "Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert Day" in Regina.

Regular season and playoffs