科尔在斯坦斯特德大学打了两年的斯巴达大学男生队, earning a Major S in his second year as a Grade 10 student. 在学年结束时,他在他的家乡新不伦瑞克省的QMJHL acadiebathurst Titans队的第一轮选秀中被选中, where he returned to complete his schooling.
“从科尔来到学校参观的那天起,当时他还只有八年级, 很明显,他有一个合理的机会,让曲棍球成为他人生道路的重要组成部分," says Varsity Boys Hockey Coach Matt Thompson. "As a player in 9th and 10th grade, Cole was trusted in all situations, 从来没有表现出对老对手的恐惧,并以正确的方式玩游戏."
The 6’3”, 200-pound centre joins Mark Jankowski (2012) as former Spartans drafted by the Flames. Mark was picked in the 1st round, 21st 2012年被火焰队选中,是选秀史上被选中最多的高中球员. After making his NHL debut in 2016, 在2020年与匹兹堡队签约之前,他在卡尔加里队打了三个完整的赛季(2017- 2020).
In addition, Spartan Alex Campbell (2018) 2019年被纳什维尔掠夺者在第3轮第65顺位选中,斯巴达 Danny Hobbs (2007) was drafted in the 7th round, 198th overall by the New York Rangers.