Noah Laba showcasing his skills in an ice hockey match.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Noah Laba to a two-year entry-level contract, effective from the 2025-26 season. Laba, a talented 21-year-old from Northville, Michigan, will begin his professional career with the Hartford Wolf Pack. In his recent collegiate season at Colorado College, he showcased impressive stats, leading his team in goals and recognized as the NCHC’s Best Defensive Forward. As he embarks on this new journey, Rangers fans are eager to see his potential unfold.
Good news is on the way for fans of the New York Rangers! The team has officially signed forward Noah Laba to a two-year entry-level contract that will kick in starting the 2025-26 season. For now, the 21-year-old will be taking his skills to the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ development squad, on an amateur tryout agreement for the rest of the 2024-25 season. Fans won’t want to miss this rising star as he begins his professional journey!
Originating from Northville, Michigan, Laba has shown a lot of promise in his collegiate career at Colorado College. This past season, he tallied an impressive 26 points, including 10 goals and 16 assists, in just 29 games. His performance not only earned him a spot as one of the leaders on his team—he was tied for the most goals scored—but also showcased his exceptional skillset. Notably, he led his team in plus/minus with a solid +10 rating!
In the 2023-24 season, Laba truly made a name for himself by setting career highs with 20 goals, 17 assists, and a total of 37 points spread over 36 games. He was a standout player for the Tigers, dominating the stats as he led the team in both goals and total points, and was tied for the top spot in assists. His impressive performance didn’t go unnoticed; he was recognized as the NCHC’s Best Defensive Forward and earned a rightful spot on the First All-Star Team. Talk about being a well-rounded player!
The journey to the NHL hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Laba, as he has had to grapple with a few injuries. Still, he wasn’t deterred—he tied for the team lead with 10 goals at Colorado College despite missing several games. Laba’s resilience was evident when he recorded a hat trick against Minnesota-Duluth on January 17, and he even managed four assists in another game against Northern Michigan.
Beyond scoring goals, Laba displayed his capabilities during the NCHC playoffs where he recorded three points—one goal and two assists—against Denver. Across three seasons at Colorado College, he compiled a nifty total of 41 goals and 44 assists, accumulating 85 points in 100 games. On top of that, his dedication off the ice was recognized as he was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team for his outstanding academic achievements.
But Laba’s success didn’t start at Colorado College. Before his time there, he played two seasons with the Lincoln Stars in the USHL, where he racked up 58 points from 24 goals and 34 assists over 96 games. Clearly, his journey has been marked with a series of achievements that have laid the groundwork for his professional career.
As he heads to the Wolf Pack, Laba has 11 games remaining in the regular season to showcase his talent. Fans are particularly eager to see when he might make his professional debut, with speculation that it could be as soon as this Friday against Hershey. The excitement is building, and it’s definitely a great time to be a Rangers supporter! With Laba joining their ranks, the future looks bright for the team.
Noah Laba is poised to make a splash in the professional world of hockey, and with the support of the Rangers and the Wolf Pack fans, there’s no telling how far he’ll go! The sky truly seems to be the limit for this talented young player, and everyone is looking forward to watching his journey unfold.
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