Rogowski was selected by the Vancouver Canucks with the opening pick of the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft.

USA Offense Explodes in 7-2 Victory Over Canada

Then the USA rallied back, scoring 4 unanswered goals to close out the second period. Ethan Wyttenbach potted 2 back-to-back goals in tight, one of which was on the power play. Then Sean Barnhill scored from long distance on a seeing-eye shot before Brooks Rogowski showed off his speed going end to end and blasting one blocker side to beat Lukas Beckman.

The Americans didn’t slow down in the third. Wyatt Cullen picked up the period’s opening goal when a broken-up 2-on-1 pass bounced right back onto his stick. Blake Fiddler then capped off the scoring following an extended sequence of zone pressure in the Canadian end.

Team USA closed out the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase with an emphatic 7-2 victory over Canada.

Both teams will now shift their focus to Edmonton and Red Deer, where they’ll look to carry this momentum onto the podium in search of gold.

Carter Sanderson – Brooks Rogowski – Mason West (USA)

USA Blue Takes Down Finland at World Junior Summer Showcase

A standout player from yesterday, Brooks Rogowski, showed off his skating ability to score off the rush 34 seconds into the third period.

Sanderson the Star in 6-1 WJSS Win Over Sweden

Brooks Rogowski scored, banking it off the backboard before hitting Isak Sorqvist’s skate and in the net.

It didn’t take long into the third period for Sweden to respond. After two US turnovers, Theo Stockselius deposited it into the back of the net to bring the Swedes back within 2.

The momentum for Sweden didn’t last long when Mikey Berchild scored his first of the showcase, giving USA Blue the 3-goal insurance.

After putting together a strong performance all day long, Wyatt Cullen deflected one home to pick up his first goal of the WJSS.

To finish the day for USA Blue, Sanderson potted the hat-trick goal to secure the win.

Both teams will be back tomorrow with USA Blue taking on Finland at 3 p.m. EDT / 10 p.m. EEST and Sweden taking on USA White at 7 p.m. EDT / 1 a.m. CEST.

Brooks Rogowski

When you think of Rogowski’s 6’7”, 236lbs frame, speed wouldn’t be the first thing you’d expect, but it’s easily one of the most impressive parts of his game. He uses his sneaky speed to slip by defenders and get into the danger areas around the crease. If he can play like he did today throughout the upcoming season, he’ll be a lineup lock for Boxing Day.

Brooks Rogowski has not had the most normal progression through his young career, but his rapid growth and overall improvement, along with some highly intriguing tools, makes him a potential top prospect in the near future. Going from playing high school hockey in Michigan, a state that has not had an NHL draft pick in nearly a decade since Alec Regula in 2018, Rogowski made the jump from the HS circuit to the OHL, and as the season went on progressed into a much improved player. The 6’6 right-handed center manages to be noticeable just based on his size and handedness alone, but Rogowski has quickly managed to become a highly effective offensive threat with a strong skating ability for his size and weight at 227lbs. Rogowski has shown himself as capable of shutting down opponents with his extended reach and skating mobility, making him a dangerous combo of size and feel. Still, Rogowski is a raw player who needs more refining in his game, but to start the season is hovering at a PPG pace. For context, Jack Nesbitt went 12th last draft at just under PPG in the OHL, with Rogowski a bigger and more creative player at the same age. There’s very few players who move and create as well as Rogowski does at his frame, although their games aren’t too alike, a popular comparison that will likely come up is Tage Thompson, who had taken a few years to reach his peak, and like Rogowski, may need a few seasons to hit his stride, but could end up one of the best players from this class.

Looking Back at Strong Performances from October in the OHL

#10 RW Brooks Rogowski, Oshawa Generals (OHL), 6’6” 231lbs, R, DOB 06.24.2008

Rogowski showcased his imposing physical presence and net-front skill in Oshawa’s loss. He did a good job combining size, strength, and touch to generate one of the Generals’ key goals. The towering winger continued to demonstrate why he’s such a difficult player to contain when planted near the crease. Throughout the game, Rogowski was hard to move off the puck and consistently established himself as a net-front presence, particularly on the power play. His size and balance made him a natural screen in front of the goaltender, and his goal came directly from that effort — parked in front of the crease, he collected a rebound, turned, and buried it while on his knees, showing excellent hand-eye coordination and poise under pressure. Away from the net, Rogowski displayed smooth skating for his size and handled the puck confidently, using his reach and frame to shield defenders. On controlled entries, he made good use of his body positioning to protect the puck while driving through the zone, often forcing defenders to retreat and creating space for teammates. His puck skills and ability to control tempo along the boards were quietly effective, though his overall involvement waned at times when the play moved away from the offensive zone. Defensively, Rogowski’s game remains a work in progress. He relied primarily on positioning rather than active engagement, and while not a liability, he could show more urgency tracking back and applying pressure in transition. Still, his offensive presence, strength, and confidence with the puck made him one of Oshawa’s more impactful forwards in this matchup. Brooks Rogowski delivered a strong power-forward performance, highlighted by a gritty net-front goal and consistent puck protection. His ability to combine size, balance, and soft hands makes him a valuable presence on the power play and in tight offensive situations. As he continues to develop, improving his defensive urgency and overall involvement away from the puck will be key to becoming a complete player. With his frame, skating ability, and scoring touch, Rogowski projects as a dangerous two-way winger with top-six upside.

OHL Prospect Stock Watch

BROOKS ROGOWSKI, OSHAWA GENERALSBrooks Rogowski was a standout for USA at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament, playing animpressive two-way game after being buried in a depth role for Oshawa last season.He’s carried over that strong play to the OHL early in the year, making a larger scoringimpact for a rebuilding Generals team. He’s a great skater, with long, powerful stridesand the ability to beat defenders on the rush with his top-end speed and long wingspan.His size and reach allow him to protect the puck very well, with room to add morestrength and make him tougher to knock off the puck or play through physical contact.His vision is solid, making good reads on quick decisions and setting up scoringchances with nice passes through traffic to the middle lane.

His finesse and puck control hinder his finishing and ability to cut through traffic toaccess the middle of the ice. Improvements in this area are critical to his long-termscoring upside, as his hulking size and vision would make him a deadly net-front optionas pro, both on the PP and at even strength. As it stands, Rogowski’s unique combo ofsize, speed, athleticism, and dexterity make him a strong candidate for a top two roundselection, with first-round upside if he can continue to make gains in his production andpuck handling ability.

Weekly 2026 Draft Eligible Three Stars

The 2025–26 Canadian Hockey League season is shaping up to be another showcase of emerging star power, with several draft-eligible talents making their mark early. Top prospects are wasting no time turning heads coast-to-coast, from a scorching start in Kamloops to dominant play down the middle in Oshawa and a power-play clinic in Peterborough. J.P. Hurlbert has been the talk of the Western Hockey League with a torrid scoring pace that’s drawing historic comparisons, Brooks Rogowski is using his size and skill to elevate his draft stock, and Adam Novotny continues to prove why he’s one of the Ontario Hockey League’s most dangerous young wingers. Here’s a closer look at three standout performances that defined this past week for draft eligibles.

J.P Hurlbert | RW | Kamloops Blazers

J.P. Hurlbert’s start to the Western Hockey League campaign has gotten people in hockey very excited for his pro potential. The 5-foot-11, 176 pound winger leads the league in points after roughly two weeks of regular season play with 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 11 games.

The Allen, Texas, native, who joined Kamloops via the United States National Development Team Program U17 team, continued to build on his hot start with eight points (two goals, six assists) in four contests in the past week. The two-way forward started his week contributing an assist on all four Blazers goals in a 4-3 overtime win over the Regina Pats. He followed it up with a goal and an assist on Thursday in a 7-5 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Hurlbert drove the net and popped in a rebound to pick up his 11th goal in ten games on Friday, but the Blazers fell 6-3 to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Hurlbert was held off the scoresheet on Sunday during a 3-2 shootout loss to the Swift Current Broncos. It wasn’t for lack of trying, as he had 13 shot attempts with five hitting the target. Defensively, he was credited with six shot blocks in the contest.

Hurlbert’s hot start has him on pace for a 68 goal, 80 assist, 148 point season, which would be the third-best draft-eligible season in the WHL behind Rob Brown’s 173 points in 1985-86 and Ken Yaremchuk’s 157 points in 1981-82. It would put him five points ahead of what Connor Bedard accomplished in 2022-23.

Brooks Rogowski | C | Oshawa Generals

In a draft year without a definite number one center, there is plenty of room for the young men who play down the middle to up their draft stock. Brooks Rogowski of the Oshawa Generals could find himself in that conversation.

The Brighton, Michigan, native has excellent size and has shown a knack for getting on the scoresheet. The 6-foot-6, 227 pound middleman is averaging the second most ice time for forwards with an average of 22:15, behind only Columbus Blue Jackets fifth-round pick Owen Griffin.

Rogowski opened the week by tying up the score 2-2 on the power play by collecting a rebound off a Hoaxi Wang shot and shoveling it past the Windsor Spitfires goaltender. He added a goal and an assist on Thursday night in a 7-3 loss to the Peterborough Petes. He led the Generals forwards in ice time on Saturday in a 7-1 drubbing of the Generals by the Kingston Frontenacs. He finished off the week with a four-assist afternoon as the Generals avenged its earlier loss to Peterborough, besting them 6-4.