JOSH HO-SANG

About

Born and raised in Toronto, Josh Ho-Sang developed through the local GTHL AAA pipeline (starring for the Toronto Marlboros) before emerging as one of his generation's most dynamic, creative offensive talents. Known across professional hockey for his world-class hands, elite edge control, and uncanny ability to manipulate defenders in 1-on-1 situations, Josh brings a high-IQ, pro-level perspective to skill instruction. After a stellar major junior and professional career spanning the NHL, AHL, European pro leagues, and the Olympics, Josh is passionate about giving back to the GTA community. His coaching approach focuses on building elite skill habits, teaching dynamic puck deception, and helping young athletes embrace their creativity to fearlessly reach their potential on and off the ice. Career Accolades & Highlights 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Champion: Led the Florida Everblades to the championship, pacing the entire 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs with 17 assists. -1st Round NHL Draft Pick: Selected 28th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. -Team Canada Olympian: Selected to represent Canada at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. -OHL Scoring Powerhouse: Recorded 292 points (82G, 210A) in 256 regular season games across 4 seasons with the Windsor Spitfires and Niagara IceDogs after being selected 5th overall in the 2012 OHL Draft. -Professional Experience: 53 NHL games with the New York Islanders and over 220 AHL games, including key seasons with the Toronto Marlies and Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Coaching Specialties -Elite Stickhandling & Deception: Teaching head-fakes, footwork deception, and weight-shift manipulations to break down defenders. -High-Speed Edgework & Agility: Dynamic pivot transitions, sharp edge cuts, and maintaining speed while carrying the puck. -Small-Area Offensive IQ: Navigating tight spaces, shielding pucks along the boards, and creating scoring lanes under pressure.