Born Mar 9, 2008 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Drafted 2026 · Rd 4, #31 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 15 | 3.51 | .883 | 0 |
| CAREER | 34 | 15 | 3.51 | .883 | 0 |
Brady Knowling
San Jose Sharks
2026 NHL Draft · No. 127 overall
2025-26 Season
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | USNTDP (USHL) | 34 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3.51 | .883 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3.51 | .883 | 0 |
Brady Knowling is a goaltender selected by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft — the netminder NHL Central Scouting ranked the No. 1 North American goaltender in the class. The 6-foot-5 prospect catches with his left hand and was the starter for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program.
He became a goalie almost by dare. "I was complaining about our goalie, how they weren't very good," Knowling has said. "Then my dad told me that I wasn't allowed to do that unless I was willing to try it myself. He was a goalie, too, so I think maybe he did it on purpose." NTDP goalie coach David Lassonde says that personality is his edge: "He goes out there and sees this as fun... others feed off that."
A Toronto-born dual citizen, Knowling backstopped the United States to its first Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold in 30 years (.914 save percentage), facing down a heavy NTDP schedule of college- and pro-aged opponents. Central Scouting praised his "pro presence... excellent positional play... excellent butterfly coverage," and evaluators have likened his crease game to Thatcher Demko's. He'll play a season with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit before joining Boston University.
This page collects Knowling's numbers, measurements, and draft details in one place. InGoal Magazine will expand its coverage as his career develops.
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Brady Knowling was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 NHL Draft (Round 4, No. 127 overall).
What team does Brady Knowling play for?
Brady Knowling plays for the U.S. National Under-18 Team (NTDP) in the USHL.
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Brady Knowling is listed at 6’5″, 208 pounds, and catches left.
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Brady Knowling was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How was Brady Knowling ranked in the 2026 draft?
NHL Central Scouting ranked Knowling the No. 1 North American goaltender in the 2026 class. He also backstopped the United States to Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold.
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