Will Joshua Ravensbergen be the First since 2021 ? | 2025 NHL Draft
Like last season, TSLH Prospects will publish a weekly report on the offensive performances of prospects eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft. Each week, we will tour the globe to identify players performing in their respective leagues, regardless of the level. This week, we will look at the goaltenders, specially Joshua Ravensbergen.
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Joshua Ravensbergen in the First Round of the 2025 NHL Draft
Since last year, Joshua Ravensbergen has been identified as the top goaltender eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft. Standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches and 192 pounds, the prospect fits the profile NHL scouts are looking for. With a record of 26-4-1, a .907 save percentage, and a 2.47 goals-against average last year at 17, it’s easy to understand the excitement surrounding him (9-2-1, 1.98 GAA, and .931 save percentage in the playoffs!).
Since the start of this season, the Prince George Cougars goaltender, a powerhouse in the WHL, has continued his strong junior career with a 4-0-3 record, a .910 save percentage, and a 2.79 GAA. While this is slightly less impressive than last year, the team lost a few key players over the summer, leaving him with less support. This situation may actually work to his advantage, as scouts will be able to get a clearer picture of his talent in a more challenging environment. Because of his potential, we could see him being the first goalie drafted in the first rount of the NHL Draft since 2021 with Jesper Wallstedt and Sebastian Cossa.
Jack Ivankovic on Joshua Ravensbergen’s Heels
Jack Ivankovic doesn’t have the same size as his Canadian counterpart. The Brampton Steelheads goaltender in the OHL stands at just 6 feet and 179 pounds. Nonetheless, the prospect gets the job done. Since taking over the starting role last year from Ryerson Leenders, a 7th-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in 2024, Ivankovic has been stopping pucks more often than not.
Whether playing internationally for Team Canada or in the OHL, Jack Ivankovic dominates the competition. Last season, he posted a 14-5-4 record, a 2.72 GAA, and a .915 save percentage. This season, he’s off to a 4-0-0 start, with a 1.17 GAA and a .936 save percentage. While these numbers are boosted by the quality of the team led by Porter Martone, Ivankovic still plays a key role every night. Let’s just hope he has the same growth spurt as his father, who stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and works for Molson Coors Canada.
Gabriel D’Aigle Struggling in the QMJHL
Much like their #1 goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle, the Victoriaville Tigres are having a rough start to the season in the QMJHL. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Quebec native is in his third season in the league and has never posted a GAA below 3 or a save percentage above .900. So far in 5 games, he has a 2-3-0 record, a 5.96 GAA, and an .862 save percentage.
Offense isn’t really a problem for the Tigres, but their defense shows clear weaknesses, leading to the most goals allowed in the league. While Gabriel D’Aigle is easy to criticize, hockey is a team sport, and right now, the entire roster is underperforming.
Semyon Frolov and Pyotr Andreyanov Dominate in Russia
It’s well-known that Russia has long been a breeding ground for NHL goaltending talent. Though evaluating prospects in the MHL can be tricky due to the widely varying level of competition between teams, scouts still regard the country highly when it comes to goaltenders. Two netminders are currently stealing the show: Semyon Frolov and Pyotr Andreyanov.
Frolov plays for Ladia Togliatti, while Andreyanov is part of the Krasnaya Armiya Moskva program, two MHL powerhouses. Semyon Frolov, standing at 6 feet 3 inches and 203 pounds, has posted a 4-2-0 record, a 2.01 GAA, and a .930 save percentage. Last year, at 16, he had a 7-4-2 record, a 2.51 GAA, and a .907 save percentage in the same league.
As for Pyotr Andreyanov, standing at 6 feet and 207 pounds, he has started this season with a 4-0-0 record, a 1.75 GAA, and a .950 save percentage. Last season, he had a 9-8-0 record, a 3.04 GAA, and a .916 save percentage. While these stats are excellent, it’s important to remember they’re playing for dominant teams in a relatively weak league, so their performances need to be put into perspective.
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