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Noah Dobson

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Noah Dobson
Dobson with the New York Islanders in November 2024
Born (2000-01-07) January 7, 2000 (age 25)
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
New York Islanders
National team  Canada
NHL draft 12th overall, 2018
New York Islanders
Playing career 2019–present

Noah Dobson (born January 7, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 12th overall, by the New York Islanders in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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Early years

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Growing up in western Prince Edward Island, Dobson began skating at age four. Showing early promise as an athlete, he was given permission by Hockey PEI, the governing body of ice hockey in the province, to enroll in organized hockey at a younger age than his peers, and consistently played in older age groups. In 2014, Dobson left home to attend Bishop's College School in Lennoxville, Quebec. Thereafter, he considered moving to Toronto and joining the Don Mills Flyers of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), though was ultimately recruited to EC Red Bull Salzburg overseas in Austria. He would spend a single season abroad, during which time he lived with former NHL player Brian Savage whose son Redmond likewise played at the foregoing academy.[1]

Junior

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Considered one of the top players at his position,[2] Dobson was drafted in the first round, sixth overall, by the Acadie–Bathurst Titan at the 2016 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) draft.[3] Following his second year of major junior in 2017–18, Dobson was named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team after finishing tied for second place among defenceman for points with 69.[4] For his efforts, he would earn nomination for the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the league's best defencemen as well as the Michael Bossy Trophy (best professional prospect) and Kevin Lowe Trophy (best defensive defenceman) respectively.[5]

In June 2018, Dobson was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2018 NHL entry draft.[6] Two months later, the Islanders signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract.[7]

Entering play for the 2018–19 season, Dobson was selected as team captain for the Titan.[8] Having scored 16 points in 28 games for the rebuilding franchise, Dobson was subsequently traded to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies during the annual World Junior Championships in January 2019.[9] With the Huskies, Dobson won his second consecutive Memorial Cup.[10]

Professional

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Officially earning a roster spot with the Islanders ahead of the 2019–20 season, Dobson's NHL debut came versus the Edmonton Oilers on October 8, 2019, where he recorded his first NHL point, a primary assist on a goal by Matt Martin.[11] On January 14, 2020, in just his 18th career game, Dobson scored his first NHL goal against Calvin Pickard of the Detroit Red Wings.[12]

During the 2021–22 season, Dobson recorded 51 points through 80 games played.[13] That off-season, he would agree to a three-year extension with the team.[14] In April 2024, Dobson became the second defenceman in franchise history to record at least 60 assists in a single season.[15] Collectively, he finished the 2023–24 campaign with 70 points, becoming the first Islanders defenceman to reach this plateau since Denis Potvin in 1983–84.[16]

On June 27, 2025, Dobson was traded by the Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Emil Heineman and two first round picks in the 2025 NHL entry draft.[17] Immediately following the transaction, he was signed to an eight-year contract extension worth $9.5 million annually with the Canadiens.[18]

International play

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2017 Czech Republic/Slovakia

Internationally, Dobson first represented Hockey Canada as part of team Canada Red at the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge[19] where his team ultimately finished in sixth place.[20] The following year, he won a gold medal as part of the national under-18 team at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.[21] Dobson then participated with the national junior team at the 2019 World Junior Championships but failed to secure a podium finish following an overtime loss in his country's quarterfinals matchup against Finland.[22] During the contest, Dobson's stick infamously broke on an attempted one-timer prior to Finnish defenceman Toni Utunen scoring the game-winning goal moments later.[23]

In May 2025, Dobson made his national senior team debut at the annual IIHF World Championship.[24]

Personal life

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Dobson was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, to parents Andrew and Jenny originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick. He has one sibling, a sister named Elly.[25]

In July 2024, Dobson got engaged to American sports reporter Alexa Serowik.[26] The couple married at the Rosecliff Mansion located in Newport, Rhode Island on Canada Day a year later.[27]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Acadie–Bathurst Titan QMJHL 63 7 19 26 40 11 0 5 5 2
2017–18 Acadie–Bathurst Titan QMJHL 67 17 52 69 52 20 3 10 13 24
2018–19 Acadie–Bathurst Titan QMJHL 28 9 7 16 36 — — — — —
2018–19 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 28 6 30 36 24 20 8 21 29 20
2019–20 New York Islanders NHL 34 1 6 7 8 1 0 0 0 0
2020–21 New York Islanders NHL 46 3 11 14 8 19 0 7 7 0
2021–22 New York Islanders NHL 80 13 38 51 18 — — — — —
2022–23 New York Islanders NHL 78 13 36 49 20 6 0 2 2 2
2023–24 New York Islanders NHL 79 10 60 70 36 5 0 1 1 6
2024–25 New York Islanders NHL 71 10 29 39 28 — — — — —
NHL totals 388 50 180 230 118 31 0 10 10 8

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Canada Red U17 6th 5 0 0 0 2
2017 Canada IH18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 0 3 3 0
2019 Canada WJC 6th 5 1 0 1 2
2025 Canada WC 5th 8 1 3 4 0
Junior totals 15 1 3 4 4
Senior totals 8 1 3 4 0

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
QMJHL
President's Cup champion 2018, 2019 [28]
First All-Star Team 2018, 2019 [29][30]
Guy Lafleur Trophy 2019 [31]
CHL
CHL Canada/Russia Series 2017, 2018 [32][33]
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2018 [34]
Memorial Cup champion 2018, 2019 [35]
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2018, 2019 [36]

References

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  1. ^ Nugent-Bowman, Daniel (July 17, 2018). "The Road Less Travelled". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "Central Scouting publishes its final first round list for the 2016 QMJHL Entry Draft". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  3. ^ Cadovius, Steven (June 4, 2016). "Wild first round at the 2016 QMJHL Draft". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved April 22, 2018 – via CHL.ca.
  4. ^ "Armada star Alex Barre-Boulet named QMJHL MVP; Zadina top prospect". National Post. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "2018 Golden puck Awards: the nominees are revealed". Halifax Mooseheads. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018 – via CHL.ca.
  6. ^ "Islanders Select Dobson". New York Islanders. June 22, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018 – via NHL.com.
  7. ^ "Dobson Agrees to Terms on Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract". New York Islanders. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018 – via NHL.com.
  8. ^ Simmonds, Jason (September 26, 2018). "Dobson named Titan captain". The Guardian. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  9. ^ "Noah Dobson sera échangé aux Huskies" [Noah Dobson to be traded to the Huskies]. RDS (in French). December 17, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  10. ^ Janksy, Dominik (May 27, 2019). "Islanders News: Noah Dobson Wins Back-to-Back Memorial Cups". SB Nation. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  11. ^ Yarr, Kevin (October 9, 2019). "P.E.I.'s Noah Dobson makes NHL debut". CBC News. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  12. ^ "Islanders bury beleaguered Red Wings, 8-2". National Post. January 14, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  13. ^ "Noah Dobson 2021-22 Game Log". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  14. ^ "Islanders Sign Dobson". New York Islanders. August 22, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  15. ^ Hornick, Eric (April 10, 2024). "The Skinny: Islanders 4, Rangers 2". New York Islanders. Retrieved April 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  16. ^ Rosner, Stefen (April 11, 2024). "What Islanders Noah Dobson & Legend Denis Potvin Have In Common". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  17. ^ "Dobson traded to Canadiens by Islanders, signs 8-year contract". NHL.com. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  18. ^ "Canadiens acquire Dobson from Islanders, sign him to 8-year deal". TSN. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  19. ^ La Rose, Jason; Kornacki, Melanie (July 30, 2016). "A road less travelled". Hockey Canada. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  20. ^ "United States 3 - Canada Red 2". Hockey Canada. November 4, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  21. ^ Simmonds, Jason (August 13, 2017). "Dobson reflects on winning gold medal with Hockey Canada's U18 team". The Guardian. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  22. ^ Simmonds, Jason (January 6, 2019). "World junior hockey championship 'an incredible experience' for Summerside's Noah Dobson". The Guardian. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  23. ^ Casole-Gouveia, Tanya (January 4, 2019). "Finnish hockey stick company gets cheeky with twig offer to Canada's Noah Dobson". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  24. ^ Luscher, Rachel; Wright, Cory (May 1, 2025). "Horvat and Dobson to Represent Team Canada at IIHF Worlds". New York Islanders. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  25. ^ Simmonds, Jason (June 24, 2018). "Family accomplishment for Dobsons". The Guardian. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  26. ^ Lemoncelli, Jenna (March 31, 2025). "Inside Islander fiancee's surprise 'Mob Wives' bachelorette party with fellow WAGs". New York Post. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  27. ^ Robinette, Ashlyn (July 7, 2025). "NHL Player Noah Dobson Marries Alexa Serowik in Newport Mansion Wedding with 'Gatsby Vibe' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  28. ^ "Noah Dobson by the numbers". Montreal Canadiens. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  29. ^ Blouin, Maxime (April 5, 2018). "The 2018 Golden Puck Awards: a night to remember!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved July 16, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  30. ^ Brien, David (April 3, 2019). "The 2019 Golden Puck Awards: A night that will never be forgotten!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved July 16, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  31. ^ "Noah Dobson remporte le trophée Guy-Lafleur" [Noah Dobson wins the Guy-Lafleur Trophy]. RDS (in French). May 11, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  32. ^ "Team QMJHL Roster for 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series". Canadian Hockey League. October 19, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  33. ^ Brien, David (October 17, 2018). "Team QMJHL Roster for 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series Unveiled". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved June 27, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  34. ^ Brien, David (December 13, 2017). "15 QMJHL players to play at the 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved July 16, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
  35. ^ Malloy, Jason (May 31, 2019). "Two-time Memorial Cup champion Noah Dobson proud of P.E.I. roots". The Guardian. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  36. ^ "Memorial Cup All-Star Teams". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 27, 2025 – via CHL.ca.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by New York Islanders first round pick
2018 		Succeeded by
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