Brooks Rogowski: Giant Potential in OHL

0:00It's March 28th. This is NHL News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. Brooks Rogowsky stands out at 6 foot 6 on the ice for the Aschewa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League. This Big Four took an unusual path, coming from high school hockey in Michigan at Detroit Catholic Central, before getting picked in the second. Round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft, he smooth on his skates for his size, handles the puck well, and uses his reach to dominate plays. This season, Rogowsky stepped up big time, firing 137 shots compared to 98 last year. He thrives in transition, screens goalies out front, and crushes it on the power play. Defensively, he's responsible and plays through contact, making him a two-way threat with real game-changing potential. Scouts love how he blends size, puck skills, and smarts, but note he needs to amp up his intensity and quicken that first step. He's not throwing his body around as much as you'd expect from someone, his build, and his game is still raw, needing polish to shine brighter.

1:05Looking ahead, Rogowsky's committed to Michigan State University, giving him time to develop into a complete power forward. NHL team see him as a top of the second round pick in the 2026 draft, possibly a middle-six score, who provides secondary offense, without driving the bus. With gold from the 2025 Hanukkah Gretzky Cup and spots on dream teams, Rogowsky's building momentum keep watching this giant as he carves. His path to the pros.