A rising star in the making
Brooks Rogowski, a 2026 NHL Entry Draft selection of the Vancouver Canucks, grew up with a family deeply rooted in Major League Baseball, which initially steered him toward a baseball career.
After careful consideration, he opted for hockey and was chosen by the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League’s Priority Selection during the 2024 draft, marking the start of his North American development path.
In his second OHL season, Rogowski posted a marked increase in offensive production, underscoring the benefits of additional game repetitions and a refined skill set.
Standing out for his size and frame, the Canucks view him as a prospect who can eventually anchor a forward line, a notion reinforced by his admiration for former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler, whose 90‑point career he seeks to emulate.
Management’s emphasis on patience and long‑term growth has shaped Rogowski’s decision to remain in Oshawa for another year before potentially enrolling at Michigan State University, where he hopes to continue his development under a structured academic‑athletic environment.