Forward Freddie Hamilton was a trade deadline deal the Colorado Avalanche made, sending defenseman Karl Stollery to the San Jose Sharks in exchange. Hamilton first reported to Colorado’s AHL affiliate Lake Erie Monsters, but injuries brought him up to the Avalanche. Hamilton played 17 games with the Colorado Avalanche, even recording his first-ever NHL goal.
Freddie Hamilton, the Early Years
Forward Freddie Hamilton is a young man, just 23 years old. He was born on New Year’s Day in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Like most Canadian boys, Hamilton started playing hockey early, at age five.