# Josh Healey

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**Josh Healey** (born July 12, 1994) is a Canadian professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [defenceman](/source/Defenceman_(ice_hockey)) who is currently an [unrestricted free agent](/source/Unrestricted_free_agent). He most recently played for the [Rockford IceHogs](/source/Rockford_IceHogs) of the [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League) (AHL). He is also the founder of The Sports Aux hockey recruiting platform.[1]

## Playing career

Healey began his career in the [Alberta Junior Hockey League](/source/Alberta_Junior_Hockey_League) (AJHL), playing parts of three seasons for the [Sherwood Park Crusaders](/source/Sherwood_Park_Crusaders) between 2010 and 2013. While Healey went unselected in the [NHL entry draft](/source/NHL_entry_draft), he attracted American college interest and committed to [Ohio State University](/source/Ohio_State_University) to play for the [Buckeyes](/source/Ohio_State_Buckeyes_men's_ice_hockey) beginning with the [2013–14 Division I season](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season).[2]

Healey played with Ohio State for four years, emerging as one of the top players on the [Big Ten](/source/Big_Ten_Conference) team. He was named to the Big Ten's year-end all-star teams twice: to the first team in [2015–16 Division I season](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season), and to the second team in [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_season). During his final season with the team, on February 13, 2017, Healey was suspended two games by the Big Ten for a high hit against the [University of Minnesota Golden Gophers](/source/Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_men's_ice_hockey). One NHL scout remarked of Healey that he "hits too hard for college hockey," but that "his game will be better suited for pro."[3] Just over a month later, Healey turned professional by signing a two-year entry-level deal with the [Calgary Flames](/source/Calgary_Flames) of the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL).[4]

At the conclusion of his entry-level deal with the Flames, Healey was not tendered a qualifying offer on June 25, 2019, enabling him to become a free agent.[5] He was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the [Milwaukee Admirals](/source/Milwaukee_Admirals), affiliate to the [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators) on August 2, 2019.[6]

Healey continued to play through Predators affiliations, joining the [Chicago Wolves](/source/Chicago_Wolves) for the pandemic-delayed [2020–21](/source/2020-21_AHL_season) season. After 20 regular season contests, Healey was signed by the [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators) to add depth to the blueline on a two-way contract for the remainder of the year on April 11, 2021.[7]

With the AHL season completed, Healey continued within the Predators organization, returning to the Milwaukee Admirals on a one-year AHL contract on May 19, 2021.[8]

Moving to the [San Diego Gulls](/source/San_Diego_Gulls) for the [2022–23](/source/2022-23_AHL_season) season, Healey made 12 appearances as an alternate captain with the club before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.

On July 4, 2023, Healey continued his tenure in the AHL, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs, the primary affiliate of the [Chicago Blackhawks](/source/Chicago_Blackhawks), for the [2023–24](/source/2023-24_AHL_season) season.[9] He appeared in 48 games for the team, recording 1 assist.

## Personal life

Healey was born to Tim and Pam Healey and has a younger sister, [Jess](/source/Jess_Healey). Jess is a former professional ice hockey player. His grandfather, [Rich Healey](/source/Rich_Healey), is a former professional ice hockey player who played one NHL game for the [Detroit Red Wings](/source/Detroit_Red_Wings).[10]

## Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2010–11 Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL 1 0 0 0 2 – – – – – 2011-12 Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL 47 2 10 12 59 9 0 2 2 2 2012–13 Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL 53 10 13 23 126 10 1 3 4 11 2013–14 Ohio State University B1G 33 1 4 5 18 — — — — — 2014–15 Ohio State University B1G 32 2 7 9 58 — — — — — 2015–16 Ohio State University B1G 33 5 16 21 66 — — — — — 2016–17 Ohio State University B1G 35 4 21 25 70 — — — — — 2016–17 Stockton Heat AHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2017–18 Stockton Heat AHL 50 0 4 4 24 — — — — — 2018–19 Stockton Heat AHL 55 1 10 11 64 — — — — — 2019–20 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 30 0 3 3 72 — — — — — 2020–21 Chicago Wolves AHL 33 2 4 6 70 — — — — — 2021–22 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 57 1 7 8 89 6 0 0 0 6 2022–23 San Diego Gulls AHL 12 0 0 0 37 — — — — — 2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 48 0 1 1 97 — — — — — AHL totals 287 4 29 33 453 6 0 0 0 6

## References

1. ["The Sports Aux"](https://www.thesportsaux.com/). Retrieved March 26, 2023.

1. ["AJHL | League News Archives"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210929/http://www.ajhl.ca/media-centre/news-archives.html?rYear=&nID=2197). *www.ajhl.ca*. Archived from [the original](http://www.ajhl.ca/media-centre/news-archives.html?rYear=&nID=2197) on July 15, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-15.

1. ["Healey stands out in thin college free agent class - Article - TSN"](https://www.tsn.ca/healey-stands-out-in-thin-college-free-agent-class-1.670748). *TSN*. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2018-07-15.

1. ["Flames sign college defenceman Josh Healey to entry-level deal - Sportsnet.ca"](https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/flames-closing-deal-college-defenceman-josh-healy/). *Sportsnet.ca*. Retrieved 2018-07-15.

1. ["Flames provide qualifying offers to eight players"](https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-provide-qualifying-offers-to-eight-players/c-308057818). [Calgary Flames](/source/Calgary_Flames). June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.

1. ["Admirals sign Josh Healey to one-year AHL contract"](https://twitter.com/mkeadmirals/status/1157305250434490375). [Milwaukee Admirals](/source/Milwaukee_Admirals). August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2019.

1. ["Predators' Josh Healey signs two-way contract"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/predators-josh-healey-signs-two-way-contract/). *[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)*. April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.

1. ["Josh Healey inks deal for 2021-22"](https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/news/ads-sign-healey-to-ahl-deal/). [Milwaukee Admirals](/source/Milwaukee_Admirals). May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.

1. ["IceHogs sign Healey to AHL deal"](https://theahl.com/icehogs-sign-healey-to-ahl-deal). [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League). July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.

1. ["Josh Healey"](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/healey-josh/5494). *ohiostatebuckeyes.com*. Retrieved October 17, 2024.

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