Roger McQueen

Roger McQueen
Born (2006-10-02) October 2, 2006 (age 18)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
WHL team Brandon Wheat Kings
NHL draft Eligible 2025

Roger McQueen (born October 2, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

During the 2022–23 season, in his rookie season, McQueen recorded four goals and ten assists in 55 regular season games.[1] During the 2023–24 season, McQueen recorded 21 goals and 30 assists in 53 regular season games.[2] He missed the final month of the regular season to a back injury and returned for the playoffs where he led the team in scoring and recorded four goals and one assist in four playoff games.[3][4]

McQueen began the 2024–25 season with a four-goal season debut against the Moose Jaw Warriors.[5] He recorded 11 points through the first eight games of the season before suffering an injury against the Medicine Hat Tigers on October 11, 2024.[6]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Finland

On July 12, 2023, McQueen was selected to represent Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.[7][8] During the tournament he recorded four goals and three assists in five games and won a gold medal.[9]

On April 16, 2024, McQueen was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships.[10] During the tournament he recorded one assist in two games and won a gold medal, before missing the remainder of the tournament due to injury.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 0 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2022–23 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 55 4 10 14 26 — — — — —
2023–24 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 53 21 30 51 50 4 4 1 5 8
WHL totals 110 33 43 76 90 4 4 1 5 8

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Canada White U17 6th 6 4 4 8 6
2023 Canada HG18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 4 3 7 6
2024 Canada U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2 0 1 1 29
Junior totals 13 8 8 16 41

References

  1. ^ Bergson, Perry (February 22, 2023). "McQueen learning on the job as a rookie". The Brandon Sun. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Year In Review: Roger McQueen". chl.ca. July 8, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Bergson, Perry (August 28, 2024). "Wheat Kings Camp 2024: McQueen steps into spotlight". The Brandon Sun. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Clausing, Shane (October 4, 2024). "Saskatoon's Roger McQueen living up to high expectations in draft year". CJME. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Ferrari, Tony (October 16, 2024). "2025 NHL Draft: Martone, Misa, McQueen Headline CHLers Off To A Hot Start". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Mahon, Rob (October 22, 2024). "McQueen named to prospect's game roster, unable to participate". CKLQ-FM. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  7. ^ "Elick and McQueen named to Team Canada for Hlinka Gretzky Cup". chl.ca. July 12, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Elick, McQueen make Hlinka Gretzky Cup team". The Brandon Sun. July 12, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Canada wins gold at 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". hockeycanada.ca. August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "McQueen And Elick Named To Team Canada For U18s". chl.ca. April 16, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Despite Injury, McQueen Relishes Gold Medal Experience At U18s". chl.ca. May 15, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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