Barrie Colts defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson is redefining endurance, logging an astounding 50 minutes in a single playoff game while anchoring the blue line with elite offensive production.
This past season, New York Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer was a minute-eating machine, averaging 24:41 TOI per game.
Fellow 2025 first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson is saying, "hold my beer".
While the Ontario Hockey League doesn't make time on ice public, we learned that Aitcheson has been devouring minutes during the Barrie Colts' playoff run.
Heading into Sunday's OHL Finals Game 3 matchup against the Kitchener Rangers, Aitcheson had not only surpassed the 29-minute mark five times, but had also he eclipsed the 40-minute mark in three of those games.
Three of those five games went to overtime, which certainly impacts the high-minute total.
Then came Game 3.
Per the OHL, Aitcheson played 50:17 minutes in a double-overtime loss. To put that into context, the game took 85:24, meaning the young blueliner played 59% of the game, which is absolutely bonkers.
During these playoffs, Aitcheson has recorded 8 goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 18 games.
He and Barrie, who are down 3-0 in the series, look to keep their season alive with Game 4 on Tuesday night at 7 PM.
You can watch this game on NHL Network.