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.

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Playing career

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

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 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

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 00110—————
2022–23 Brandon Wheat KingsWHL554101426—————
2023–24 Brandon Wheat KingsWHL532130515044158
WHL totals1103343769044158

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 Canada White U17 6th64486
2023 Canada HG18 Gold medal icon.svg54376
2024 CanadaU18Gold medal icon.svg201129
Junior totals13881641

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References

  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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