{{short description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 2007)}} {{Use Canadian English|date=June 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox ice hockey biography | name = Michael Misa | image = Michael Misa 4 April 2026 10 (cropped).jpg | image_size = | caption = Misa with the San Jose Sharks in April 2026 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|2|16}} | birth_place = Oakville, Ontario, Canada | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lb = 185 | position = Centre | shoots = Left | league = NHL | team = San Jose Sharks | prospect_team = <!--San Jose Barracuda--> | prospect_league = AHL | draft = 2nd overall | draft_year = 2025 | draft_team = San Jose Sharks | career_start = 2025 | career_end = }} '''Michael Misa''' (born February 16, 2007) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the <!--San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the--> San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Sharks second overall in the 2025 NHL entry draft.<ref name="2025nhled" />
== Early life == Misa was born to Frank and Sandra Misa in Oakville, Ontario in February 2007, his older brother Luke was born two years prior in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Devavrat |date=June 27, 2025 |title=Who Are Michael Misa’s Parents and Siblings? All About the Parents and Brother of the 2025 NHL Draft Top Prospect |url=https://theplayoffs.news/en/michael-misa-parents-siblings-all-about-parents-brother-2025-nhl-draft-top-prospect/ |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=The Playoffs |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Playing career== At the 2022 OHL Cup, Misa had 20 points in seven games to beat Connor McDavid's record for tournament scoring.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Ryan |title=How similar could Michael Misa be to Connor Bedard? |url=https://thehockeynews.com/video/how-similar-could-michael-misa-be-to-connor-bedard |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref>
In April 2022, Misa was granted exceptional player status to enter the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2022–23 season, becoming the eighth player to be granted exceptional status, the previous being Shane Wright.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Misa joins elite class of 15-year-olds granted exceptional status in OHL |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/michael-misa-exceptional-status-ohl-1.6420047 |publisher=CBC |access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref> A few weeks later, he was selected first overall at the 2022 OHL draft by the Saginaw Spirit.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Steven |title=Top 2025, 2026 NHL Draft talent on display at OHL Cup |url=https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-2025-2026-nhl-draft-talent-on-display-at-ohl-cup |publisher=Daily Faceoff |access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref> In his OHL debut on October 1, 2022, a 10–6 victory over the Guelph Storm, he recorded two goals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bernreuter |first1=Hugh |title=Michael Misa 'exceptional' in OHL debut for Saginaw Spirit |url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw-bay-city/2022/10/michael-misa-exceptional-in-ohl-debut-for-saginaw-spirit.html |website=Michigan Live |access-date=June 5, 2024 |date=October 2, 2022}}</ref> Despite missing six weeks with a fractured tibia, he had the most productive season for an exceptional-status player in OHL history, achieving 1.24 points per game, ahead of John Tavares' 1.18, Wright's 1.14, and McDavid's 1.05.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wheeler |first1=Scott |title=For Michael Misa, OHL exceptional status and the 2025 NHL Draft are just the start |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4781395/2023/09/06/michael-misa-2025-nhl-draft/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=September 14, 2023 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Misa would go on to win the Emms Family Award as OHL rookie of the year.<ref name="emms">{{cite web |last1=Pearson |first1=Mark |title=Saginaw Spirit player named OHL Rookie of the Year |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/saginaw-spirit-player-named-ohl-rookie-of-the-year/ar-AA1cyLkk |publisher=MSN |access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref>
Appearing in 67 games during the 2023–24 season, Misa had 29 goals and 46 assists. His point-per-game rate was lower than the prior season, which Saginaw's general manager attributed to his playing fewer minutes as a result of the team acquiring veteran junior players like Owen Beck.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chance to shine on Memorial Cup's big stage is what Oakville's Misa relishes|url=https://www.inhalton.com/chance-to-shine-on-memorial-cups-big-stage-is-what-oakvilles-misa-relishes/|last=Pereira|first=Gene|website=inhalton.com|date=May 24, 2024|access-date=June 3, 2024}}</ref> The Spirit made a deep run in the OHL playoffs to the Western Conference Final, but were defeated by the London Knights in six games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stockl |first1=Joely |title=The London Knights Advance to the OHL Finals After Beating Saginaw & Winning Series 4–2 |url=https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/game-day/the-london-knights-advance-to-the-ohl-finals-after-beating-saginaw-winning-series-4-2 |magazine=The Hockey News |date=May 5, 2024 |access-date=June 3, 2024}}</ref> However, as the hosts, the team still participated in the 2024 Memorial Cup against the champions of the CHL's three leagues. Misa distinguished himself during the team's round robin game against the Drummondville Voltigeurs, registering three assists in a 4–3 comeback victory and being named player of the game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stockl |first1=Joely |title=Hunter Haight & Michael Misa Shine As Saginaw Spirit Mount Comeback Against Drummondville Voltigeurs to Win 4–3 |url=https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/game-day/hunter-haight-michael-misa-shine-as-saginaw-spirit-mount-comeback-against-drummondville-voltigeurs-to-win-4-3 |magazine=The Hockey News |date=May 26, 2024 |access-date=June 3, 2024}}</ref> The Spirit reached the championship game, a rematch with the London Knights, and defeated them to claim the franchise's first Memorial Cup.<ref name="Memorial24">{{cite web|title=Spirit win their first-ever CHL championship title by defeating the Knights 4–3 in the final of the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow|url=https://chl.ca/article/spirit-win-their-first-ever-chl-championship-title-by-defeating-the-knights-4-3-in-the-final-of-the-2024-memorial-cup-presented-by-dow/|last=Séguin|first=Christopher|publisher=Canadian Hockey League|access-date=June 3, 2023|date=June 3, 2023}}</ref>
In January 2025, Misa was named the 26th captain in Saginaw history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=2025 Draft: Schaefer tops Central Scouting midterm rankings |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-midterm-rankings-released |publisher=NHL |access-date=January 15, 2025 |date=January 14, 2025}}</ref> He finished the 2024–25 OHL season first in league scoring with 134 points, tying with Patrick Kane for most goals in a draft-eligible season with 62.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ferrari |first1=Tony |title=2025 NHL Draft: Michael Misa's Historic Year Has Him Pushing For First Overall |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-michael-misas-152927773.html |website=Yahoo! Sports |date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=April 6, 2025}}</ref> In addition to receiving the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy in recognition of his leading the league in scoring, Misa was awarded the Red Tilson Trophy as the most valuable player of the OHL regular season.<ref name="Powers">{{cite web |title=Spirit's Michael Misa wins Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as OHL Top Scorer presented by Kubota |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/video/spirits-michael-misa-wins-eddie-powers-memorial-trophy-as-ohl-top-scorer-presented-by-kubota/ |website=Canadian Hockey League |date=April 9, 2025 |access-date=May 6, 2025}}</ref><ref name="Tilson">{{cite web |title=Spirit's Michael Misa wins Red Tilson Trophy as OHL's Most Outstanding Player |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/video/spirits-michael-misa-wins-red-tilson-trophy-as-ohls-most-outstanding-player/ |website=Canadian Hockey League |date=May 13, 2025 |access-date=May 13, 2025}}</ref> As well, he was named scholastic player of the year,<ref name="Smith">{{cite web |title=Spirit's Michael Misa claims Bobby Smith Trophy as OHL Scholastic Player of the Year |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/video/spirits-michael-misa-claims-bobby-smith-trophy-as-ohl-scholastic-player-of-the-year/ |website=Canadian Hockey League |date=May 6, 2025 |access-date=May 6, 2025}}</ref> and a First Team All-Star.<ref name="AllStar25">{{cite web |title=OHL Announces 2024–25 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-announces-2024-25-all-star-and-all-rookie-teams/ |website=Canadian Hockey League |access-date=June 4, 2025 |date=May 30, 2025}}</ref> The Spirit were eliminated in the first round of the OHL playoffs by the Erie Otters, with Misa missing the final game of the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=OHL Roundup: Michael Misa, Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit eliminated in playoffs |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/ohl/article/michael-misa-zayne-parekh-saginaw-spirit-eliminated-in-ohl-playoffs/ |website=Sportsnet |date=April 5, 2025 |access-date=May 13, 2025}}</ref> He was named a CHL First Team All-Star, and received the CHL Top Scorer Award for having led all three major junior leagues in points.<ref name="CHLAllStar">{{cite web |last1=Séguin |first1=Christopher |title=CHL Announces 2024–25 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams presented by CCM |url=https://chl.ca/article/chl-announces-2024-25-all-star-and-all-rookie-teams-presented-by-ccm/ |publisher=Canadian Hockey League |access-date= June 21, 2025 |date=June 20, 2025}}</ref>
In advance of the 2025 NHL entry draft, Misa was given the E. J. McGuire Award of Excellence by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as their choice for the player who best exemplifies "commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism."<ref name="McGuire">{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Misa receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/michael-misa-receives-2025-ej-mcguire-award-of-excellence |website=NHL.com |access-date=August 8, 2025 |date=June 9, 2025}}</ref> He was drafted second overall by the San Jose Sharks.<ref name="2025nhled">{{cite web |title=Sharks select Misa at No. 2 and Ravensbergen at No. 30 in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-select-misa-at-no-2 |website=NHL.com |access-date=August 8, 2025 |date=June 27, 2025}}</ref> On September 10, 2025, Misa signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sharks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/michael-misa-signs-entry-level-contract-with-san-jose-sharks |title=Misa signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sharks |website=NHL.com |access-date=September 10, 2025 |date=September 10, 2025}}</ref> He scored his first career NHL goal on October 26, 2025, his fifth game, during a 6–5 victory over the Minnesota Wild.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peng |first=Sheng |date=October 26, 2025 |title=GOTTA SEE IT: Misa Scores 1st NHL Goal |url=https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-michael-misa-1st-nhl-goal/ |access-date=April 14, 2026 |website=San Jose Hockey Now |language=en-US}}</ref>
==International play== {{MedalTableTop|name=}} {{MedalSport|Men's ice hockey}} {{MedalCountry|{{ihj|Canada}}}} {{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championships}} {{MedalBronze|2026 United States|}} {{MedalCompetition|Hlinka Gretzky Cup}} {{MedalGold|2023 Czech Republic/Slovakia|}} {{MedalBottom}} Misa won a gold medal representing Canada in the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, finishing the tournament with eight points in five games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spiker |first1=Brianne |title=Misa, Dickinson among Canadian players to watch at 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup |url=https://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/michael-misa-sam-dickinson-among-canadian-players-to-watch-at-2023-hlinka-gretzky-cup-1.1989494 |publisher=TSN |access-date=September 19, 2023 |date=July 28, 2023}}</ref>
In December 2025, he was selected to represent Canada at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/canada-returns-three-players-to-club-teams-trims-world-juniors-roster/ |title=Canada returns three players to club teams, trims world juniors roster |website=Sportsnet |date=December 18, 2025 |access-date=December 18, 2025}}</ref> During the tournament he recorded two goals and five assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2026/wm20/news/71556/can-fin-bmg |title=Canada ends medal drought with bronze |website=IIHF.com |first=Lucas |last=Aykroyd |date=January 5, 2026 |access-date=January 5, 2026}}</ref>
==Personal life== His older brother, Luke Misa, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Calgary Flames.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McCarthy |first1=Rowan |title=Luke Misa Commits To NCAA School |url=https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/luke-misa-commits-to-ncaa-school |website=The Hockey News |access-date=August 8, 2025 |date=May 7, 2025}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== <small>'''Bold''' indicates led league</small> {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! rowspan="94" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Regular season ! rowspan="94" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Playoffs |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM |- | 2022–23 | Saginaw Spirit | OHL | 45 || 22 || 34 || 56 || 10 | 11 || 3 || 5 || 8 || 6 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2023–24 | Saginaw Spirit | OHL | 67 || 29 || 46 || 75 || 26 | 17 || 4 || 7 || 11 || 2 |- | 2024–25 | Saginaw Spirit | OHL | 65 || 62 || 72 || '''134''' || 45 | 4 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 0 |-bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2025–26 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 45 || 9 || 12 || 21 || 10 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2025–26 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 2 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3"|OHL totals ! 177 || 113 || 152 || 265 || 81 ! 32 || 9 || 13 || 22 || 8 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3"|NHL totals ! 45 || 9 || 12 || 21 || 10 ! — || — || — || — || — |}
===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM |- | 2022 | Canada Red | U17 | {{silver2}} | 7 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 0 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2023 | Canada | HG18 | {{gold1}} | 5 || 2 || 6 || 8 || 0 |- | 2026 | Canada | WJC | {{bronze3}} | 7 || 2 || 5 || 7 || 4 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4"|Junior totals ! 19 !! 7 !! 14 !! 21 !! 4 |}
==Awards and honours== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Ref |- ! colspan="3"|CHL |- | All-Rookie Team | 2023 | <ref>{{cite web |last1=Tidcombe |first1=Matt |title=2022–23 CHL All-Star Teams announced |url=https://chl.ca/article/2022-23-chl-star-teams-announced/ |website=chl.ca |publisher=Canadian Hockey Leagye |access-date=January 22, 2024 |date=June 1, 2023}}</ref> |- | Memorial Cup champion | 2024 | <ref name="Memorial24" /> |- | CHL Top Scorer Award | 2025 | <ref>{{cite web |last=Séguin |first=Christopher |title=Gavin McKenna becomes the third-youngest to earn CHL Player of the Year honours as the league's top talent is celebrated at the 2025 CHL Awards |url=https://chl.ca/article/gavin-mckenna-becomes-the-third-youngest-to-earn-chl-player-of-the-year-honours-as-the-leagues-top-talent-is-celebrated-at-the-2025-chl-awards/ |website=Canadian Hockey League |access-date=June 13, 2025 |date=June 13, 2025}}</ref> |- | First All-Star Team | 2025 | <ref name="CHLAllStar" /> |- ! colspan="3"|OHL |- | First All-Rookie Team | 2023 | <ref>{{cite web |last1=Bernreuter |first1=Hugh |title=Saginaw Spirit place three on OHL all-rookie team |url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw-bay-city/2023/06/saginaw-spirit-place-three-on-ohl-all-rookie-team.html |website=mlive.com |publisher=Michigan Live |date=June 3, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024}}</ref> |- | Emms Family Award | 2023 | <ref name="emms" /> |- | Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy | 2025 | <ref name="Powers" /> |- | Bobby Smith Trophy | 2025 | <ref name="Smith" /> |- | Red Tilson Trophy | 2025 | <ref name="Tilson" /> |- | First All-Star Team | 2025 | <ref name="AllStar25" /> |- ! colspan="3"|NHL |- | E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence | 2025 | <ref name="McGuire" /> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Misa, Michael}} Category:2007 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Canadian sportsmen Category:Canadian Hockey League exceptional status players Category:Canadian ice hockey forwards Category:NHL first-round draft picks Category:San Jose Barracuda players Category:San Jose Sharks draft picks Category:San Jose Sharks players Category:Saginaw Spirit players