Calgary Flames prospect Luke Misa eyes NHL future via Penn State commitment

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 6, 2025, 03:00 IST

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Luke Misa's dedication to Penn State is bringing a high-scoring top talent with NHL potential. Building on his OHL tear and Calgary draft, Luke Misa's next step will be to the NCAA. If he lives up to expectations, he could be one of the top freshmen in college hockey in a year.

Calgary Flames prospect Luke Misa eyes NHL future via Penn State commitment (Image Source: Getty Images)

Penn State men's hockey continues to bolster its roster with premier skill, and the latest example comes from the Ontario Hockey League. Luke Misa, Brampton Steelheads' premier center, has agreed to play for the Nittany Lions. He is a scorer and a speedster, and the college game will familiarize itself soon enough with the kind of scoring punch he provides. With two successive 80-point campaigns, he might be able to make some noise when he arrives at Happy Valley.

Luke Misa boosts NHL hopes with Penn State move after standout OHL career

Luke Misa's numbers speak for themselves. In the two years he spent with Brampton Steelheads, the very 19-year-old center has set the OHL ablaze with over 80 points annually. This past season, he achieved a career-best with 34 goals, nevertheless showing consistency and enhancement in his goal-scoring abilities. His presence would certainly benefit Penn State's offense with his setting-up skills and knack for finishing.

While Luke Misa is a star on the scoresheet, he's also extremely well thought of for his speed and excellent hockey sense. His overall offensive package should be a boon to Penn State at even strength and on the power play. The Nittany Lions have been grinding hard to be a Big Ten powerhouse, and bringing in a player like Luke Misa shows that their recruiting is headed in the right direction.

Flames prospect Luke Misa picks Penn State over Pros

Luke Misa was a fifth-round pick for the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Not with a pro career coming up, but rather with the NCAA route to continue to develop his game. College hockey will give him the time to continue to develop physically as well as further advance his game while competing against older, more experienced players.
The Flames will be keeping a close eye on his development at Penn State. If Luke Misa can bring his OHL numbers with him to the college ranks, he could be pounding on the NHL door in short order. Meanwhile, he's a major pickup for coach Guy Gadowsky and a Nittany Lions team that hopes to make some noise in the NCAA tournament.
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