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Roger McQueen

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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

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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

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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

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Regular season and playoffs

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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

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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

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  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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