What position does Devon Toews play?

Devon Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.

DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 02: Devon Toews #7 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena on April 2, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Devon Toews was born on February 21, 1994, in Abbotsford, Canada. He was born to parents Werner Toewsand Tammy Toe. He has a brother. He started playing youth hockey at Yale Hockey Academy when he was six years old. He also played one season with the Abbotsford Hawks Bantam A1 Hawks.

Devon Toews was selected to represent Team Canada West at the 2012 World Junior A Challenge in 2012 and had earned a silver medal. He was also a member of the BCHL First All-Star Team. He attended Quinnipiac University where he majored in accounting. There he was named to the All-ECAC Hockey Second Team.

Devon Toews was drafted 108th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He then signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. He made history as the third Islanders rookie defenceman in 25 years to score a postseason goal.

WINNIPEG, MB – APRIL 8: Devon Toews #7 of the Colorado Avalanche stands on the ice during the singing of the National anthems prior to puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre on April 8, 2022 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

On October 12, 2020, Devon Toews was traded by New York to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for 2021 and 2022 second-round draft picks. He won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.