Colton Stephenson: Who Is Chandler Stephenson’s Brother?

Colton Stephenson, Chandler Stephenson’s brother also played ice hockey. Colton Stephenson was 19 years old when he had to “retire” while playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League.

Colton Stephenson retired after suffering his fifth diagnosed concussion. Chandler Stephenson was born on April 22, 1994, in Saskatoon, Canada.

Chandler Stephenson was drafted fifth overall by the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) 2009 Bantam Draft. Stephenson was ranked seventh overall amongst all WHL skaters from the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

Chandler Stephenson was eventually drafted in the third round, 77th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Following the draft, Stephenson finished the season with 14 goals and 31 assists for 45 points through 46 games.

In his first full season in the AHL, Chandler Stephenson was used in a checking role where he tallied seven goals and seven assists.

In his first two games with the Capitals, Chandler Stephenson averaged nine minutes and 24 seconds of ice time per game and won nine of the 15 faceoffs.