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Joshua Ravensbergen is the first goalie on our list, and the only one to crack the first round. Towering at 6’5″, Ravensbergen brings a strong mix of composure, size, and technique to the crease. Scouts believe he has the tools to one day be a No. 1 NHL goaltender, but questions about his consistency, rebound control, and ability to handle extended defensive pressure remain.
Joshua Ravensbergen is a goaltender for @PGCougars.
In 2019, Ravensbergen and his friends saved a kid dangling from the chairlift on Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. His heroic act got him an invite to appear on Ellen and a visit from Canada’s Governor General. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/Pf4xjqMY6o
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 22, 2025
Joshua Ravensbergen Scouting Report: 2025 NHL Draft #28
Goalie – Catches Right
Born Nov 27, 2006 – North Vancouver, BC, CAN
Height 6’5″ – Weight 192lbs [196cm|87kg]
Performance
This season on the Prince George Cougars, Ravensbergen posted a 3.00 goals against average (GAA) and a 0.901 save percentage (SV%) with a record of 33-13-4. He then followed this up with an underwhelming 0.896 SV% in seven playoff games. Prior to this season, Joshua had a stellar rookie campaign, posting a 2.46 GAA and a .907 SV% in 38 games, as well as a 0.931 SV% in 12 playoff games. Despite an obvious backwards trend in stats over the years, Ravensbergen remains intriguing. He often kept a flawed Prince George team in games and was a significant factor in the team finishing fourth in their conference.
There’s a reason Joshua Ravensbergen is the top-ranked North American goaltender according to NHL Central Scouting…
This is that reason!@PGCougars | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/JrL3xCcaSP
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) June 22, 2025
Technical Foundations
Transitioning to the more technical aspects, Ravensbergen’s game is built on his structural technique. He plays a controlled, composed style that allows him to stay square and centered on most shot attempts. Despite his age, he shows advanced levels of positioning, challenging defenders, sealing off angles, and forcing high accuracy on shots.
Joshua’s lateral mobility is also among the best in this draft, especially notable considering his size. He reads plays well, tracks pucks through traffic, and moves efficiently from post to post. During scrums in front of the net, Ravensbergen rarely scrabbles, tracking the puck and showing elite recovery metrics. During low-high-wide puck transitions, he demonstrates his ability to track the puck high and anticipate cross-seam passes.
The biggest areas for concern are rebound control and prolonged zone time. When it comes to zone time, Ravensbergen can show signs of mental fatigue if the puck is hemmed in for too long. There is a noticeable change in his sharpness when the opposing team is on the offensive for too long. This becomes even more apparent later in the game. In terms of rebound control, this is his biggest flaw. While he flashes a quality glove and has shown an ability to angle blocker saves high and out of danger, he still gives up dangerous second-chance looks—especially off low, sharp-angle shots.
Nothing fills an appetite quite like a Joshua Ravensbergen selection at the 2025 NHL Draft. @PGCougars | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/kzhqdZhCoZ
— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) June 20, 2025
Comparison and Projection
A common comparison amongst the scouting community, Ravensbergen resembles former NHL goalie Ben Bishop. In both cases, you have a massive, technically refined goaltender who uses size and positioning to dominate when dialed in. While Bishop is slightly taller than Ravensbergen, both can move laterally exceptionally well despite their size.
Overall, Ravensbergen projects as a high-upside goaltender with starter potential. He contains a rare combination of poise, mobility, and athleticism that, when coupled with his size, creates massive upside. With some work on his rebound control and extended sharpness, we could see Joshua start NHL games in the near future. We expect Ravensbergen to hear his name called somewhere in the 20-50 range this coming week.
Main photo by: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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