Isaac Howard
| Isaac Howard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Howard during his time with the Bakersfield Condors on April 18, 2026 | |||
| Born |
March 30, 2004 Hudson, Wisconsin | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Edmonton Oilers Bakersfield Condors (AHL) | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
31st overall, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| Playing career | 2025–present | ||
Isaac Howard (born March 30, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey winger. He currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Career
[change | change source]Before playing in the NHL, Howard played two seasons with U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL), one year with the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), and two years with the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He had a successful time with his teams. He finished his senior season with the Spartans scoring 26 goals and recording 26 assists for 52 points in 37 regular season games. He was named the Big Ten Scoring Champion, Big Ten Player of the Year, Big Ten Tournament MVP, an AHCA West First Team All-American, and was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and Big Ten All-Tournament Team.[1][2][3] He was awarded the Hobey Baker Award for being the best National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.[4]
He was drafted 31st overall by Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2022 NHL entry draft.[5] On July 8, 2025, the Lightning traded Howard to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Sam O'Reilly. Howard signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Oilers the same day.[6]
On October 8, 2025, Howard made his NHL debut in a 4–3 shootout loss against the Calgary Flames.[7] On October 21, Howard scored his first NHL goal against Linus Ullmark in a 3–2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators.[8] On August 9, 2021, Howard signed a three-year, $1.2 million to stay with the Ducks.[9]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". Big Ten Conference. Archived from the original on June 15, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Michigan State Wins the Big Ten Hockey Tournament". Big Ten Conference. Archived from the original on May 20, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Boston College leads way with four 2024-25 All-Americans". USCHO.com. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins the 2025 Hobey Baker Award". USCHO.com. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "What Oilers get in Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Release: Oilers acquire Howard from Lightning". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Oilers forward Ike Howard makes opening-night roster". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Rookie Ike Howard wastes no time getting first goal on Oilers top line". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Ducks Sign Comtois, Jones, Mahura to Contracts". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database