Islanders Select Dobson

DALLAS, TX (June 22, 2018) - The New York Islanders have selected Noah Dobson in the first round, 12th overall, of the 2018 National Hockey League Draft.
Dobson, 18, scored 69 (17 goals, 52 assists) in 67 games during his second season with Acadie-Bathurst of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Dobson's 52 assists led the team and his 69 points were good for second.

Dobson added 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 20 playoff games to help the Titans win their first Memorial Cup title in franchise history. He was named to both the QMJHL and CHL Memorial Cup All-Star teams.
The Summerside, Prince Edward Island native has totaled 95 points (24 goals, 71 assists) in 130 career QMJHL games.
This marked the second time in franchise history that the Islanders picked 12th overall (2009, C. de Haan).