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Jack Ivankovic, Brampton (formerly Mississauga) Steelheads (Terry Wilson / OHL Images)

Jack Ivankovic – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers
By Lukas Bernasiewicz | Last updated Mar 19, 2025 7:11 PM ET

Jack Ivankovic

2024-25 Team: Brampton Steelheads (Ontario Hockey League)
Date of Birth: May. 22, 2007
Place of Birth: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 179 pounds
Catches: Left
Position: Goalie
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible

Rankings

Heading into the season, Ivankovic was considered one of the top goaltending prospects in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Although he has fallen off slightly during his season with the Steelheads, he has still had a great season for Brampton as their number-one option. After being given the full reigns of the Steelheads net this season after they traded Ryerson Leenders to the Brantford Bulldogs, Ivankovic has played in 40 games at the time of writing, posting a .902 save percentage (SV%) and a 3.16 goals against average (GAA.) Ivankovic also represented Canada at the 2025 World Junior Championship and played in one game where he posted a .923 SV%. Sadly the game he played in was Canada’s infamous loss to Latvia but those who watched the game clearly saw that Ivankovic was not the reason Canada lost that game.

Ivankovic plays a very steady game and is a positionally-sound goaltender. You rarely see him out of position or diving through the crease to try to stop pucks. He is often in line with his posts and square to a shooter, making it easy to save shots if he can see them. He also has great rebound control and can cover up pucks when needed or send the puck to his defenceman so they can bring the puck up the ice. A problem for Ivankovic is his size as he stands only at 5-foot-11 so it is harder for him to see the puck through screens.

Jack Ivankovic – NHL Draft Projection

At the start of this season, Ivankovic had a chance to sneak into the final picks of the first round, but a low save percentage this season may put that to rest. However, with his undeniable skill in the net, he will likely drafted in the middle of the second round. I couldn’t see him slipping into the third round.

Quotables

“He [makes saves] with a sense of calm, he [makes saves] with a real understanding of how to read the game, he [makes saves] with a sense of acrobatics and athleticism.” – Craig Button, TSN Director of Scouting

“Ivankovic excels in maintaining his angles and staying square to the shooter. His ability to read plays and anticipate shots is a standout feature of his game.” – Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers

Strengths

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

Ivankovic loves to be aggressive with shooters and skate to the top of his crease, which can either help him or hurt him. Goaltenders can get stuck when they skate too far out of their crease. Also, due to his size, he can be vulnerable to shots to the top half of the net.

NHL Potential

Ivankovic has real NHL potential as some have seen him as the next great Canadian goaltender. He has athleticism, confidence in the net, and a calm demeanour when games get tight. That is what all teams look for in a goaltender, and if he continues on this trajectory, he could an NHL starter in the next five years.