The rap album, entitled "Same", is from former 28th overall pick of the New York Islanders Josh Ho-Sang, and was released earlier this month. The very first track on the record is called "Time to Grow Up," which has to be a direct reference to his NHL career, given the lyrics.
Ho-Sang was taken by the Islanders in 2014 despite concerns about his maturity. Early in 2015, he got in trouble with NYI Gm Garth Snow after oversleeping and missing a team shuttle. In an interview at the time, Snow said he had little sympathy for Ho-Sang.
In addition to the album, Ho-Sang has also released unveiled a new app called "Pick Up Pro," which allows users to join or host games, practices, or events and even conduct payments as a coach. Ho-Sang said his goal was to make pick up hockey more accessible for everyone, while also creating a healthier society.
Ho-Sang has retired from playing professional hockey, ending his career in the KHL. Despite his early issues, he redeemed himself in the eyes of many during a stint with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL in 2021-22. In addition to scoring 16 goals and 35 points in 47 games, Ho-Sang also seemed to show much more maturity on and off the ice, and was praised for it by his teammates.
