The Collingwood Blues are pleased to announce (03) defenceman Payton Robinson has been acquired in exchange for (01) forward Matthew Zebedee & (02) forward Nathan Naves.

Director of Hockey Ops Jordan Selinger had this to say at the time of the transaction on the outgoing players, “We would like to thank Matthew and Nathan for all that they have done for Collingwood, and wish them nothing but the best in their careers going forward” 

Selinger expects Payton, 17 to be a big part of the future in Collingwood. He comes to Collingwood after a successful OJHL rookie season in Burlington, his hometown. “Payton is going to be a big piece on our backend, at 6’3 with great skating ability and hockey sense, Payton checks several boxes for us and is among the elite at his position in our league. We feel that Payton has a great shot to suit up for Team Canada East in this year’s World Jr A Challenge. He is currently committed to play Division 1 Hockey at RPI, and is our first of what we are hoping is many more commits to come in Collingwood.”

Last season he put up 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 46 games with 14 penalty minutes with the Burlington Cougars. Robinson weighs in at 190 lbs measuring 6 foot 3 inches tall. He is committed to RPI Division 1 for the 2022/2023 season.

Welcome to Collingwood Payton Robinson!!!