Owen Beck (ice hockey)

Owen Beck (born February 3, 2004) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Beck was selected in the second round (33rd overall) by the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

Owen Beck
Born (2004-02-03) February 3, 2004
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Montreal Canadiens
Peterborough Petes (OHL)
NHL Draft 33rd overall, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

Beck joined Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2020–21 season but did not play due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.[3][4]

On October 4, 2022, Beck signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens.[5][6][7] Returning to junior to continue his development in his third season with the Mississauga Steelheads in the 2022–23 season, Beck recorded 17 goals and 41 points in just 30 games before he was traded to hometown club, the Peterborough Petes, on January 7, 2023.[8][9][10]

After seven games with the Petes, with the Canadiens suffering a excess of injuries, Beck was unexpectedly recalled from junior on an emergency basis on January 27, 2023,[11] and made his NHL debut in a game against the Ottawa Senators on January 28 before returning to the Petes.[12]

International play
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Canada

Beck was a member of Canada's gold medal winning team in the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, although he did not receive much playing time during the tournament.[9][10][13][14]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Cobourg Cougars OJHL 20002 —————
2021–22 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 6821305114 101564
2022–23 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 3017244120 —————
2022–23 Peterborough Petes OHL 307182515
2022–23 Montreal Canadiens NHL 10000 —————
NHL totals 10000 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2023 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 30110
Junior totals 30110

References
  1. Zator, Matthew (July 8, 2022). "Montreal Canadiens Draft Owen Beck 33rd Overall". The Hockey Writers.
  2. Cowan, Stu (July 20, 2022). "Cerebral Beck exemplifies Canadiens' plan to build with skilled, smart players". The Gazette. p. N9. Retrieved December 10, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. Baracchini, Peter (March 23, 2022). "Owen Beck – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  4. Kimelman, Adam (January 21, 2023). "Beck showing off versatility, dependability ahead of 2022 NHL Draft". nhl.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  5. "Three-year, entry-level contract for Owen Beck". NHL.com. October 4, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  6. Basu, Arpon (October 30, 2022). "Canadiens prospect Owen Beck is driven to get back to Montreal as soon as possible". The Athletic. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  7. "Canadiens sign F Beck to three-year ELC". TSN. October 4, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  8. "Petes acquire World Junior medalist Owen Beck". Peterborough Petes. January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  9. Davies, Mike (January 7, 2023). "Peterborough Petes pick up Beck from Mississauga, Hayes and White from Hamilton in trades". Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  10. Ferrari, Tony (January 10, 2023). "CHL Trade Deadline: What to Know about the Biggest Moves". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  11. "Beck to make NHL debut vs. Senators". The Sports Network. January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  12. Cowan, Stu (January 30, 2023). "Owen Beck 'very comfortable' in NHL debut, Canadiens coach says". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  13. Basu, Arpon (January 10, 2023). "Canadiens prospect Owen Beck looks back on WJC gold and forward to new opportunities". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  14. Davies, Mike (January 11, 2023). "From the World Juniors to the Peterborough Memorial Centre". Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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