Scouting Report
EVALUATED 20/04/2023
Joel Henderson
Director of Scouting
If I were to tell you that Noah broke the record for CSSHL U15 Prep scoring in his WHL Draft -1 year, would that excite you? He had 96 points in 29 games which led the league in scoring and he wasn’t even eligible to be drafted yet. This season he’s followed in the production by leading PCA with 45 points in 32 games. The mass majority of his points come in assists as his agility and adaptability, partnered with a “no fear” approach to power through the neutral zone or plant himself in the slot, leads to a lot of puck touches and deceptive passing angles. He’s the kind of player who knows how to get you to move your stick or feet just enough to allow him to feather passes through that space. He’s a wizard on the half wall on the PP as his balance, edges, and puck control leave you chasing his well placed passes. The concern from basically everyone is how much he’s going to grow and how fast he’s going to grow. I’ve heard many heights and weights thrown around but the BC POE camp has him listed at 5’4 and 110 lbs. It is impressive at how much he’s been able to contribute at the U18 level already but he does get easily knocked over and pushed off his skating lanes through the middle of the ice already. Based on just a pure skill package, Noah is the most agile player and the best puck handler available in the draft but there is a perceived risk/reward debate. I’m sure some scouts would gladly pass on Noah while others might say gimme, gimme, gimme. It depends who you ask. If you draft Noah, you get the most skilled playmaker in the draft but who’s size might hinder his overall effectiveness.
Scouting Report
EVALUATED 01/09/2022 Joel Henderson
Director of Scouting
How does one lead the entire U15 CSSHL in scoring when you’re a year younger, 5’2, and 97lbs? You gotta be a pretty incredible hockey player honestly. Despite the physical limitations, Noah plays off of physicality better than most of the league. He anticipates pressure, shields the puck, spins off coverage, bolts to escape, and keeps the defenseman guessing while he surveys his options. Noah has high-end balance, terrific understanding of spatial awareness and timing, and is just as dangerous tipping pucks from the slot as he is playmaking from the half wall. The long story short of it is that Noah’s game is ridiculously detailed and well-rounded and I look forward to him continuing to dominate the score sheets moving forward.
Player Card
- All Data is derived via 5v5 per 60 minutes rate displayed in percentile format.
- Data Courtesy of In Slat.
COMMITTED:
Michigan
29/03/2024
SIGNED:
Swift Current Broncos
05/06/2025
LEAGUE PREDICTION
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CHL
Confirmed
100%
TEAM PREDICTION
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Michigan
Confirmed
100%
TIMELINE
- 2025
05/06/2025
Noah Kosick is traded to the Swift Current Broncos
- 2024
11/10/2024
Noah Kosick signs with the Calgary Hitmen
- 2024
17/09/2024
Noah Kosick commits to the Sioux Falls Stampede
- 2024
21/05/2024
Noah Kosick commits to the Sherwood Park Crusaders
- 2024
29/03/2024
Noah Kosick commits to Michigan
- 2023
11/05/2023
Calgary Hitmen select Noah Kosick in the WHL Bantam Draft
