"Kotai finished the season with a 1.99 GAA, .938 SV%, and five shutouts, earning him the CCHA Goaltender of the Year and Player of the Year titles."
"Despite being slightly undersized, Kotai finished his collegiate career with outstanding numbers and even served as the emergency backup goalie for the Abbotsford Canucks."
"Kotai's future with the Islanders organization will depend on the decisions made regarding other goaltenders, including free agents and those in the final year of their contracts."
Josh Kotai, a 23-year-old goaltender from Abbotsford, BC, signed a three-year ELC with the NY Islanders. He had an impressive collegiate career at Augustana University, finishing with a 1.99 GAA and .938 SV% in his best season. Kotai was named CCHA Goaltender of the Year and is nominated for the Mike Richter Award. Despite being considered undersized at 6'1", he excelled and served as an emergency backup for the Abbotsford Canucks. His future with the Islanders may involve playing in the ECHL or AHL depending on team decisions regarding other goaltenders.
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