The Anaheim Ducks made a notable selection in the sixth round of the NHL Draft, choosing 17‑year‑old defenseman Noah Kosick, a native of Kassel, Germany.
Kosick spent the 2025‑26 WHL season with the Swift Current Broncos before moving mid‑season to the Seattle Thunderbirds, where he contributed six goals and fourteen assists in 32 games, helping the team to a plus‑four rating.
From WHL Standout to College Commitment
Across 69 WHL games he recorded 16 goals and 38 assists, totaling 54 points, and added a goal with four helpers in five playoff contests, leading his team in assists and sharing the scoring lead.
The young German prospect will continue his development at the University of Michigan, honoring a commitment to the 2027‑28 season, a move that bridges his North American junior experience with NCAA competition.
Anaheim’s management highlighted Kosick’s size, skating ability and offensive upside, noting that his defensive responsibilities and power‑play contributions should translate well to the professional game.
Kosick joins a growing list of European defensemen who have leveraged major junior hockey to secure NHL opportunities, and his progression will be closely watched by scouts and fans alike.