History of Noah Dobson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 27, 2025

Noah Dobson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New York Islanders in the NHL. He was drafted 12th overall by the Islanders in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Dobson is a key player on the Islanders' defense, known for his offensive capabilities and playmaking skills from the blue line. He represents a new generation of skilled, mobile defensemen in the NHL.

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1983: Reached 70 points

In the 1983-84 season, Denis Potvin reached 70 points, the mark that Dobson was the first to reach since then.

January 7, 2000: Noah Dobson's birth

On January 7, 2000, Noah Dobson was born. He is now a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

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2014: Attended Bishop's College School

In 2014, Noah Dobson left home to attend Bishop's College School in Lennoxville, Quebec, after being recruited to join their hockey team. He spent the 2014–15 season at the school.

2016: Drafted by the Acadie-Bathurst Titan

In 2016, Noah Dobson was drafted in the first round, sixth overall, in the QMJHL draft by the Acadie–Bathurst Titan.

2017: Named to QMJHL First All-Star Team

In 2017, Noah Dobson was named to the 2017–18 QMJHL first All-Star team.

2017: Won Gold Medal

In 2017, Noah Dobson won a gold medal at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

June 22, 2018: Selected by the New York Islanders

On June 22, 2018, Noah Dobson was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

2018: Drafted by the New York Islanders

In 2018, Noah Dobson was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders in the NHL entry draft.

October 2, 2019: Made Islanders Roster

On October 2, 2019, Noah Dobson officially made the Islanders roster for the 2019–20 season.

October 8, 2019: First NHL Game

On October 8, 2019, Noah Dobson played his first NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers, recording his first NHL point with an assist on a goal by Matt Martin.

2019: Represented Canada at World Junior Championships

In 2019, Noah Dobson represented Canada at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the quarterfinal against Finland, his stick broke on a one-timer, which led to the Finns scoring and eliminating Canada.

2019: Won Second Consecutive Memorial Cup

In 2019, Noah Dobson won his second consecutive Memorial Cup with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, after being traded to the team during the 2019 World Junior Championships.

January 14, 2020: Scored First NHL Goal

On January 14, 2020, Noah Dobson scored his first NHL goal against Calvin Pickard of the Detroit Red Wings in his 18th NHL game.

2021: Recorded 51 points in the 2021-2022 season

During the 2021–22 season, Dobson recorded 51 points with 13 goals in 80 games played.

August 22, 2022: Re-signed with the Islanders

On August 22, 2022, Noah Dobson re-signed with the Islanders on a three-year deal.

2023: Recorded 70 points in the 2023-2024 season

During the 2023-24 season, Dobson ended the season with 70 points, becoming the first Islanders defenseman to reach the mark since Denis Potvin in the 1983–84 season.