Brooks Rogowski selected by Vancouver Canucks in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Brooks Rogowski was selected by the Vancouver Canucks as the first pick in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27 in Buffalo, N.Y. The Brighton native, a 6-foot-7 center, previously played for the Oshawa Generals in the OHL, where he recorded 15 goals and 42 points in the last season. Rogowski comes from a family with a sports background, being the son of a former baseball draft pick. He is set to join Michigan State for the 2027-28 season, expressing excitement about the opportunity to stay close to home.
- •Rogowski was picked 33rd overall by Vancouver.
- •He previously played for the Oshawa Generals in the OHL.
- •Rogowski scored 15 goals and 42 points last season.
- •He will join Michigan State for the 2027-28 season.
- •Rogowski's family has a history in professional sports.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State commit Brooks Rogowski picked by Vancouver Canucks
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brooks Rogowski of Brighton taken in second round of NHL Draft
"No Livingston County hockey player has been chosen higher than Brighton's Brooks Rogowski was selected Saturday, June 27.
"Brighton native Brooks Rogowski was the first player selected Saturday in the NHL Draft's second round.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:37 PMMichigan State commit Brooks Rogowski picked by Vancouver Canucks
Brighton native Brooks Rogowski was the first player selected Saturday in the NHL Draft's second round.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:30 PMBrooks Rogowski of Brighton taken in second round of NHL Draft
No Livingston County hockey player has been chosen higher than Brighton's Brooks Rogowski was selected Saturday, June 27.
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