Carl Hudson (born January 2, 1986 in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League. Prior to turning professional, Hudson attended Canisius College where he played four seasons with the Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Atlantic Hockey conference. On July 9, 2010, Hudson was signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers to an entry level contract.