LAS VEGAS – Augustana goaltender Josh Kotai was named a CCM/AHCA Second-Team All-American as announced on NHL Network on Friday evening. He becomes the first Viking in program history to earn All-American status. The honor comes after Kotai was previously recognized earlier this year as the CCHA Player and Goaltender of the Year and a First Team All-CCHA selection, completing a historic awards sweep for the Viking netminder.

Kotai became the first player in program history to earn CCHA Player of the Year honors, capping a dominant season between the pipes for the Vikings.

The Junior goaltender anchored Augustana's success throughout the 2025-26 season, posting a 20-11-4 record while starting 35 games. Kotai carried a 1.99 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage, stopping 1,056 shots on the year while recording five shutouts.

Kotai's numbers ranked among the best in the conference and nationally, helping lead Augustana to one of the top defensive marks in the CCHA. The Vikings allowed just 72 goals in 36 games, an average of 2.00 goals per game this season.

Throughout the season, Kotai delivered several standout performances, including multiple shutouts and numerous games with 30 or more saves. His play was instrumental in Augustana's strong conference showing, where the Vikings posted a 14-8-4 CCHA record and its first-ever 20-win season.

Kotai signed a two-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders in late March, starting in the 2026-27 season. He is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League on an ATO.