The Vancouver Canucks selected center Brooks Rogowski with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on June 27.
The 18-year-old Michigan native stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs 235 pounds, adding substantial size to Vancouver after their first-round selections of Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotny.
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Rogowski recorded 15 goals and 27 assists for 42 points in 46 games with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League during the 2025-26 season, ranking third on his team in scoring.
He also represented the United States at the U-18 World Championship, registering three assists in four games before the team fell to Latvia in the quarterfinals.
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Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis praised Rogowski's combination of size and hustle.
"I've really liked my viewings of Rogowski, one of the best 'big dudes' in the draft this year," Ellis said.
"At 6-foot-7, he's obviously got size. But I also appreciated how well he hustled at both ends, chasing pucks and breaking up plays."
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Ellis noted that Rogowski is a smart forward who uses his big frame to win battles and has a good shot.
"Players who move as well with his size profile are coveted around the NHL," he added.
Rogowski previously won a state championship with Detroit Catholic Central High School in 2023-24.
He comes from an athletic family; his father, Casey, and uncle, Ryan, were drafted into professional baseball.
The forward compared his style to NHL veteran Blake Wheeler. "He's still a big guy, but more of a reliable defensive guy," Rogowski said.
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Rogowski is scheduled to play one more season with the Oshawa Generals before joining Michigan State University for the 2027-28 college hockey season.
