Sharks pick remembers coach who first believed in him: I'm sure he's smiling up there'
Briefly

Josh Ravensbergen was selected by the San Jose Sharks as the 30th overall pick in the NHL Draft, a journey significantly influenced by his former coach Sean Murray. Ravensbergen, who faced challenges early in his career, found encouragement and mentorship from Murray while competing in Pee Wee hockey. After joining the Prince George Cougars with Murray’s assistance, Ravensbergen excelled, becoming a sought-after goalie. Notably, he is the first WHL goalie drafted in the first round since 2021 and finished last season with impressive statistics, highlighting his potential.
"I remember he came up to me and said, How far do you want to go with this game? I believe you can play at a high level.'"
"That was really sad to hear that he passed, but I'm sure he's smiling up there right now."
"The Sharks, obviously, feel good about Ravensbergen, who, in 51 games this past season, had a .901 save percentage and a 33-13-4 record."
"He is the first WHL goalie selected in the first round of the NHL Draft since 2021 when Sebastian Cossa went 15th overall."
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