Mike and Dan chat with Islanders first round pick and true renaissance man Josh Ho-Sang about hockey, his music, spreading positivity and a variety of other topics.
Islanders fans will remember him from his dramatic drafting, his electric plays on the ice and the headlines he made during his time in the NHL. But Josh Ho-Sang is so much more than that. He’s still playing hockey and is using his experiences to help the younger generation of players navigate the world in and beyond sports. He’s also
producing music that is sincere and heartfelt while paying tribute to the artists that inspired him at difficult times in his life.
It’s a free flowing conversation that covers a lot including the Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback over San Antonio, watching anime, writing a song for baseball star Juan Soto, some of his favorite moments in hockey and the joys of listening to Frank Sinatra before gametime. Ho-Sang is candid about what he’s learned over his career, the limits of “letting ballers ball,” his journey from NHL player to “pro,” and his appreciation for the Islanders organization and the fans on Long Island. Above all, his messages to be kind, learn from mistakes and know how your actions affect others are more keepsakes we can take from him in addition to our very fond memories of his time with the team.
Thanks again to Josh for sharing with us and for being so open. You should check out his music on Spotify and follow him on Instagram if you’re not already. We’d really love to see him at an Islanders Alumni Night some day.
WEIRD BONUS MATERIAL
- We won’t forget Josh’s first ever NHL goal against the Oilers in Edmonton:
- Josh told Florida Everblades coach Brad Ralph that they would win together and he was correct:
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- Played one (1) season or less for the Islanders or very short stints over multiple seasons.
- Be a veteran NHLer who is not generally associated with his time on Islanders.
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