Luke Misa – Mississauga Steelheads – Player Profile

HT	WT	DOB	POS	SH	OHL DRAFT	NHLCS	NAT
5’10”	175	Nov 25, 2005	C	L	9th, 2021	45th, N.A.	CAN

SEASON	LEAGUE	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS
2019-2020	SCTA U15	Oakville Rangers	33	31	31	62
2021-2022	OHL	Mississauga Steelheads	62	4	22	26
2022-2023	OHL	Mississauga Steelheads	64	13	30	43
2023-2024	OHL	Mississauga Steelheads	66	26	55	81

Having been born in late 2005, Luke Misa has just finished his third OHL season and is now eligible for the NHL Entry Draft for the first time. This impeccable timing aligns with his breakout season.

Misa is an elite skater among this year’s OHL draft prospects, arguably one of the top two or three. He possesses excellent speed paired with superb edgework, enabling him to change direction seamlessly without slowing down. This high-level skating ability is essential for undersized players like Misa.

In his first two OHL seasons, Misa developed a reputation as a playmaking, pass-first player who often declined chances to shoot. This became an area needing improvement. When he started shooting more often, he began scoring goals, boosting his confidence to seize scoring opportunities when warranted. This shift has proven beneficial. He comfortably led the Steelheads with 210 shots on goal.

Misa initially struggled on the power play, but improved as the season went on. Out of his 26 goals, only 6 came with the man advantage, while 15 of his 55 assists were on the power play. This highlights his exceptional even-strength play and 5-on-5 value.

Though Misa shows offensive flair, including scoring shorthanded goals, his defensive game remains a work in progress. He must refine his positioning and avoid over pursuing the puck. With continued effort to mind the details of playing responsibly in his own end, Misa can shore up this fixable weakness.