Get to know some of our newest Islanders:
Nikita Soshnikov
Position: RW
Shoots: Left
Height: 5’11’’
Weight: 174lbs.
Nationality: Russian
Draft: Undrafted
2022-23 Pre-season statline (NYI): 1G-0A-1P +0 (1 GP) 1 SOG, 11:08 TOI
“Soshnikov is an extremely smooth and quick skater, and uses his edges to evade defenders and create space for his teammates. Has a very good shot and often chooses to shoot first. He is creative with the puck, and often opts for an extra move when he might be better off passing.” -Elite Prospects
Soshnikov has spent time across three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs (2015-18) and time across two seasons with the St. Louis Blues (2017-19). He spent the most recent season playing for CSKA Moskva/Avangard Omsk in the KHL. He has played in over 100 AHL games and over 200 KHL games in his career.
Awards by season (via Elite Prospects):
2012-2013
MHL All-Star Game
MHL Forward of the Month (December)
2019-2020
KHL All-Star Game
KHL Forward of the Week (Nov. 25)
Hudson Fasching
Position: RW
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 205lbs.
Nationality: American
Draft: Round 4, 118th overall 2013 (LAK)
2022-23 Pre-season statline (NYI): 0G-0A-0P -1 (1 GP) 0 SOG, 13:16 TOI
Fasching has spent time across three seasons with the Buffalo Sabres (2015-18) and time across two seasons with the Arizona Coyotes (2020-22). He has 1G, 2A, 3P in 38 career NHL games.
Fun Facts:
- Fasching got his first NHL assist April 9, 2016, against the New York Islanders.
- He scored on his first NHL shot on goal.
- He scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game in 2016 and has not scored since.
Awards by season (via Elite Prospects):
2011-2012
U17 WHC Silver Medal
2012-2013
U18 WJC Silver Medal
2013-2014
NCAA (B1G) All-Rookie Team
NCAA (B1G) Honorable Mention
All-Star Team NCAA (B1G)
Regular Season Champion
2014-2015
NCAA (B1G) Champion
NCAA (B1G) Regular Season Champion
U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
2015-2016 NCAA
(B1G) Regular Season Champion
NCAA (B1G) Second All-Star Team
Dennis Cholowski
Position: D
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’2’’
Weight: 210lbs.
Nationality: Canadian
Draft: Round 1, 20th overall 2016 (DET)
2022-23 Pre-season statline (NYI): 0G-0A-0P -1 (1 GP) 0 SOG, 17:34 TOI
Cholowski has spent time across three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (2018–21). He split last season between the NHL’s newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken, and the Washington Capitals. He has 10G, 20A, and 30P in 115 career NHL games. He has also played in over 100 AHL games for both the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings) and the Charlotte Checkers (AHL affiliate to the Florida Panthers).
Fun Facts:
- He scored his his first NHL goal in his first NHL game
- He scored two assists in his second NHL game
Awards by season (via Elite Prospects):
2013-2014
CSSHL U16 Champion
2015-2016
BCHL Second Team All-Star
World Junior A Challenge Gold Medal