Ian McCoshen

Ian James McCoshen (born August 5, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently under contract with HC Bílí Tygři of the Czech Extraliga. McCoshen was selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round, 31st overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Ian McCoshen
Ian McCoshen playing with Porin Ässät.
Born (1995-08-05) August 5, 1995
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
Czech Extraliga team
Former teams		 HC Bílí Tygři Liberec
Florida Panthers
Porin Ässät
NHL Draft 31st overall, 2013
Florida Panthers
Playing career 2016–present

Playing career

Youth

As a youth, McCoshen played in the 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Minnesota.[1]

High school

McCoshen played three seasons (2010–13) of Tier 1 junior ice hockey with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League (USHL).[2][3] He was selected to both the 2012 and 2013 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game,[4] and in his final season, he was further recognized for his outstanding play when he was named to the 2012–13 USHL First All-Star Team.[5]

College

McCoshen got off to a strong start in his NCAA campaign at Boston College with a 13-point year as a top defensemen for the Eagles ice hockey team.[6][7] He scored Boston College's first goal of the season and was on SportsCenter's Top-10 plays for his goal-saving effort in a game against the University of Minnesota. He also earned rookie of the week honors for his game-winning goal against the University of Massachusetts Lowell during the NCAA tournament.[8] McCoshen played at the 2014 World Juniors for the United States.

Florida Panthers

At the completion of his junior year with the Eagles in 2015–16, McCoshen concluded his collegiate career in signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers on June 19, 2016.[9]

McCoshen finished his first professional season skating in three NHL games, his NHL debut coming on April 6, 2017, in a 6–3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He also recorded his first point (an assist) in the game.[10]

Chicago Blackhawks

On October 22, 2019, McCoshen was traded by the Panthers to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Aleksi Saarela.[11] He was assigned to report to the Blackhawks AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. Unable to earn a recalled to the Blackhawks, McCoshen remained with the IceHogs, posting 2 goals and 8 points in 56 games before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As an impending restricted free agent, McCoshen was non-tendered a qualifying offer by the Blackhawks, and was released to free agency on October 8, 2020.[12]

Minnesota Wild

On October 19, 2020, McCoshen agree to a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild.[13] McCoshen was assigned to the AHL and played exclusively with affiliate, the Iowa Wild for the 2020–21 season, collecting 4 assists through 11 contests.

Later years

As a free agent from the Wild, McCoshen was un-signed over the summer before accepting an invitation to attend the Vegas Golden Knights 2021 training camp in preparation for the 2021–22 season. After participating in training camp and pre-season, McCoshen was re-assigned to join AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights on a professional tryout basis on October 2, 2021.[14]

As a free agent from the Silver Knights in the following off-season, McCoshen signed his first contact abroad in agreeing to a one-year contract in Finland with Ässät of the Liiga on August 15, 2022.[15] McCoshen played 59 regular season games in an Ässät jersey only missing one game. He scored 7 goals and 21 assists and a total of 28 points. McCoshen appeared in 8 playoff games and put up 4 points wich were all assists.[16]

Personal

McCoshen is the son of Kevin and Colleen McCoshen. Kevin graduated from Superior Senior High School in Wisconsin, and Colleen is originally from Menomonie, Wisconsin. Ian also has three younger sisters: Mary, Allyson and Grace. McCoshen was born in Anaheim, California, and the family lived in Hudson, Wisconsin, for 13 years before moving for Faribault, Minnesota, where he attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's and skated for the school's bantam team in 2009–10.[17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 4206638 20000
2011–12 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 558122043 154376
2012–13 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 5311334448 52244
2013–14 Boston College HE 35581348 —————
2014–15 Boston College HE 356101663 —————
2015–16 Boston College HE 406152186 —————
2016–17 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 684121637 —————
2016–17 Florida Panthers NHL 30110 —————
2017–18 Florida Panthers NHL 3831425 —————
2017–18 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 20112 —————
2018–19 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 3809949 —————
2018–19 Florida Panthers NHL 191128 —————
2019–20 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 70444 —————
2019–20 Rockford IceHogs AHL 5626874 —————
2020–21 Iowa Wild AHL 1104413 —————
2021–22 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 601101160 20110
2022–23 Porin Ässät Liiga 597212852 80446
NHL totals 6043733 —————
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing United States USA
World Junior A Challenge
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Langley

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 United States WJC 5th 5 0 0 0 4
2015 United States WJC 5th 5 0 0 0 0
Junior totals 10 0 0 0 4

Awards and honors
Award Year
USHL
USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2012, 2013 [18][19]
USHL First All-Star Team. 2012–13 [20]

References
  1. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  2. "Ian McCoshen: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #37". Last Word On Sports. May 18, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  3. "McCoshen leads USHL prospects for 2013 NHL Draft". HockeysFuture.com. February 13, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  4. "McCoshen among top stars at USHL prospects game". National Hockey League. May 4, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  5. "Three Black Hawks on All-USHL first team". wcfcourier.com. April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  6. "Ian McCoshen Commits to Boston College". Western College Hockey Blog. November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  7. "Hawks McCoshen Picks Boston College". United States Hockey League. November 15, 2012. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  8. "BC advance past River Hawks". Hockey East. March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  9. "McCoshen inks entry-level deal with Panthers". Sportsnet.ca. June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  10. "St. Louis Blues - Florida Panthers - April 6th, 2017". NHL.com. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  11. "Blackhawks acquire Ian McCoshen". Chicago Blackhawks. October 23, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  12. "List of players not receiving a 2020 qualifying offer". prohockeyrumors.com. October 8, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  13. "Wild sign defenseman Ian McCoshen to one-year, two-way contract". Minnesota Wild. October 19, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  14. "Golden Knights announce roster transactions". Vegas Golden Knights. October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  15. "Ian McCoshen completes Aces defense" (in Finnish). Ässät. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  16. "Ian McCoshen at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  17. "Son of former Superiorite selected by Panthers at NHL draft". superiortelegram.com. July 6, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  18. USHL: McCoshen listed as NHL "A list" prospect : Waterloo Black Hawks
  19. United States Hockey League - Roster Selected for USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Archived June 30, 2013, at archive.today
  20. United States Hockey League - All-USHL First and Second Team Named for 2012-13 Archived June 30, 2013, at archive.today
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