| Born: | Jan 27, 2004 | Draft: | 2022 Penguins, 21st Overall |
| Hometown: | St. Adolphe, Manitoba | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Status: | Top Prospect (Pittsburgh Penguins) |
Owen Pickering (born January 27, 2004) is a Canadian ice hockey player, recently playing for the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was a member of the Canadian team at the U18 World Junior Championship, where he recorded two assists in four games and was named a top-three player on the team. Pickering was selected 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Pickering is an electric player with the puck when he’s at his best, utilizing his quick footwork and deceptive movements to get around opposing players and move the puck up the ice. In his sophomore season with the Broncos, he recorded nine goals and 33 points in 62 games. Pickering is expected to return to Swift Current for a third year in the 2022-23 season.
Owen Pickering Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Team Canada U18 Roster Headlined by 2022 Draft-Eligible Broncos
- Owen Pickering — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
- Pittsburgh Penguins Draft Owen Pickering 21st Overall
Achievements
- U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team (2022)
- WHL (Central) Second All-Star Team (2022)
