Joshua Ravensbergen 2025 NHL Draft Profile

It’s that time of the year for The Win Column’s NHL Draft Rankings and Draft Profiles! Earlier this year, we released the TWC consolidated 2025 NHL Draft rankings. The 2025 NHL Draft will take place on June 27th and 28th in Los Angeles. Next up is our first goalie on the board in Joshua Ravensbergen. Widely regarded as the best netminder in the draft, Ravensbergen has been a huge part of the Prince George Cougars’ success in recent years.

Who is Joshua Ravensbergen?

PlayerPositionHandednessHeightWeightJoshua RavensbergenGRight6’5″192lbs

Ravensbergen’s in-net performance

YearDraft RelativeLeagueTeamGPGAASV%Record2021–22D-3BCEHL U17 AAAVancouver NW Hawks U17203.21N/A12–7–02022–23D-2BCEHL U18 AAAVancouver NW Hawks U18 242.10N/A15–2–32023–24D-1WHLPrince George Cougars382.46.90726–4–1WHL PlayoffsPrince George Cougars121.98.9319–2–12024–25D+0WHLPrince George Cougars513.00.90133–13–4WHL PlayoffsPrince George Cougars73.60.8962–3–1

It’s a little difficult to look upon Ravensbergen’s journey before junior hockey. Before the WHL, only two seasons were available, and the save percentage had not even been tracked. With the Vancouver NW Hawks, Ravensbergen would improve from the first year to the next. His record and goals against average both upgraded drastically.

Despite his performances, Ravensbergen would go undrafted in the WHL Draft. Luckily for him, the Cougars would sign him in April of 2023 to a WHL Scholarship. For his rookie season, the 17-year-old Ravensbergen would split the crease with Ty Young, only playing one more game than Young. Ravensbergen put everyone on notice with his performance. In his 38 games, he put up a 2.46 GAA alongside a .907 SV% while winning 26 out of 38. He placed fourth in goals against average and seventh in save percentage By December, he had tied the rookie shutout record with six.

The story of Ravensbergen from last year heavily came from the playoffs. Out of the 15 Cougars playoff games, Ravensbergen would suit up for 12 of them and win nine. Additionally, he posted a phenomenal 1.98 GAA and .931 SV% while picking up three shutouts. Unfortunately, Ravensbergen and the Cougars’ run would end in the semifinals against the Portland Winterhawks.

Heading into this season, it was set to be a challenge for Ravensbergen. In addition to it being his draft year, the Cougars were destined to be worse than the second-best team in the league that they were the prior season. Ravensbergen’s workload also increased. He went from 38 games to 51 games. With all of these factors, Ravensbergen’s numbers did decline. Overall, goalie numbers in the WHL declined. This year he only posted a .901 SV% and 3.00 GAA and surprisingly couldn’t pick up a single shutout. However, when he was in net, his team still won, with him winning 33 of the 51 games. He placed 12th in SV% and 11th in GAA this season.

The playoffs weren’t as kind to Ravensbergen and the Cougars this year. Ravensbergen’s numbers were only a .896 SV% and 3.60 GAA. The Cougars lost in the first round, once again to the Portland Winterhawks.

Regardless of the somewhat down year, Ravensbergen still remained high in regard to scouts due to the talent he brings to the table.

Ravensbergen’s strengths

Size

When you hear people talk about Ravensbergen, one thing will always come up and that’s his size. Ravensbergen stands at a towering 6’5″ already at 18. His height is polarizing and allows him to be intimidating to the puck carriers. The opposing players can find themselves with little area to shoot as Ravensbergen uses the size he has to turn into a wall. Screens are less effective thanks to his height and he can keep a better eye on the puck than most goalies. The comfort Ravensbergen has in his size makes him very frightening to play against.

Lateral movement and agility

For a guy of his stature, many give Ravensbergen credit for his ability to move around the net in a very fluent fashion. He doesn’t look clunky as most would expect a tall goalie to appear as a prospect. Being able to position himself quickly for a puck that is about to fly to the net makes him extra threatening with his height. He knows how to challenge a breakaway and can very easily slide himself into the position he needs to when the shooter makes a move. He can make stretch saves and desperation players that most wish they saw more of out of taller goalies. Fluidity comes with his side-to-side movement and allows him to cover the net in a comfortable fashion.

Confidence

Ravensbergen is a very confident goaltender. He performs well under pressure and stays calm in the net. Often seeing him attempt to do what he believes to give himself the best possible chance on a save—his game oozes with confidence. He challenges the shooter when needed and isn’t afraid to stare down a high-danger chance. A strong, imposing stance makes it difficult to beat him down low as he plays a great butterfly. Showing confidence in the team in front of him also allows him to show that calm presence you want in a goalie.

Ravensbergen’s areas of improvement

Rebound control

The trait that everyone seems to point towards when it comes to holes in Ravensbergen’s game is rebound control. It’s not rare that you might see Ravensbergen be unable to control a rebound leading to a grade-A opportunity. Most of the time, he’s letting off rebounds from weird angles. He doesn’t quite have it down on lock yet on how to control a puck being shot at him from a peculiar angle as it catches him off-guard. These low-danger chances become high-danger due to Ravensbergen being unable to control them. Most young goalies struggle with rebound control so Ravensbergen isn’t alone on this.

Slot chances

Sometimes, Ravensbergen can have trouble anticipating the shot that is about to be released. It shows the most on high-danger shots from in tight. He has a harder time placing his body where it needs to be or misreading the shot selection. It is an issue that we have already seen him improve upon.

Ravensbergen’s comparables

It’s a little hard to give comparisons out for Ravensbergen. Everyone seems to see comparable play in Yaroslav Askarov and Ben Bishop. Both goalies have height and a strong presence in the crease just like Ravensbergen. None of the three are or were the heaviest goalies but their confidence and ability to move smoothly have given them the pedigree they have.

Fit with the Flames

For the first time, I genuinely think there is no fit for the Flames. The Flames are all set on Dustin Wolf being their franchise goalie for the next decade plus. Yes, it would be nice to have two really good goalies but the Flames are in no position to use a high pick on a netminder.

Summary

Ravensbergen is likely the best goalie prospect in this draft. He will probably be the first goalie drafted inside the first round since 2021. His strong performances in the WHL and the skills he brings to the tables will have some teams in desperate need of a netminder very excited. Posing a threat inside the crease with his size and being able to move around fluidly despite it. Ravensbergen’s style oozes with confidence in his game. Like every goalie, he will be a project and is still incredibly raw in talent. There is a very good chance he will be a starting goalie in the NHL one day with the potential to be the best of the best.

Risk: 3.75/5

Reward: 4.5/5

Projection: Starting goalie with elite potential

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Joshua Ravensbergen 2025 NHL Draft Profile

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