Easton Cowan

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Easton Cowan
Born (2005-05-20) May 20, 2005 (age 18)
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Toronto Maple Leafs
London Knights  (OHL)
NHL Draft 28th overall, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs

Easton Cowan (born May 20, 2005) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cowan was drafted by the Maple Leafs in the first-round, 28th overall, of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Cowan as an Ontario native, played junior ice hockey within the region, appearing with the Komoka Kings of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) before making his major junior debut with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 2021–22 season.

In his first full season in the OHL in 2022–23, Cowan showed offensive potential by posting 20 goals and 33 assists for 53 points through 68 regular season games. He increased his scoring pace in the postseason, notching 21 points in 20 appearances to help the Knights reach the J. Ross Robertson Cup finals against the Peterborough Petes. Following defeat by the Petes, Cowan earned recognition for his debut season in earning selection to the Second All-Rookie Team. [1]

In his first season of eligibility, Cowan was selected in the first-round, 28th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He was later signed in the off-season to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on August 10, 2023. [2] [3] In the 2023–24 OHL season, Cowan scored 68 points in 36 straight games, setting a franchise record for the London Knights. [4]

Personal life

Cowan grew up cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs and was particularly fond of star winger Mitch Marner, while Nazem Kadri was his favourite player. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Komoka Kings GOJHL 2411233430
2021–22 London Knights OHL 7112250220
2022–23 London KnightsOHL6820335347209122116
OHL totals7521345549259142316

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2024 Canada WJC 5th51122
Junior totals51122

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
OHL
Second All-Rookie Team 2023 [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Seven Knights named to OHL All-Star and All-Rookie teams". chl.ca. June 5, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  2. "Maple Leafs Sign First-round Pick Easton Cowan To Entry-level Contract". NHL.com. August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  3. "Maple Leafs sign first-round pick Easton Cowan to entry-level contract". Sportsnet.ca. August 10, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  4. "Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan ends OHL season on 36-game point streak". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  5. Pankiw, Colton (June 29, 2023). "Leafs 2023 NHL Draft pick Easton Cowan grew up a fan of Mitch Marner". dailyhive.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
2023
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Incumbent