Beckett Sennecke (born January 28, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey right wing for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted third overall by the Ducks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
| Beckett Sennecke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Sennecke in 2024 | |||
| Born |
January 28, 2006 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Anaheim Ducks Oshawa Generals (OHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
3rd overall, 2024 Anaheim Ducks | ||
Playing career
editAt the 2022 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, Sennecke was selected eighth overall by the Oshawa Generals.[1] He scored his first OHL goal in the first game of the 2022–23 season, a 2–1 victory over the Barrie Colts on September 29, 2022.[2]
In the 2023–24 season, Sennecke ranked third on the Generals with 27 goals and 68 points in 63 games, and led the team with 207 shots and seven game-winning goals. In the playoffs, he added 10 goals and 22 points as the Generals made a run to the OHL finals. He did not play in the finals, however, due to an injury sustained in game six of the conference finals against the North Bay Battalion.[3]
Over the course of the season, Sennecke was one of the biggest risers in rankings for the 2024 NHL entry draft. Initially seen as a late first-round pick, the consensus by May among public scouts and analysts was that he would be taken in the top 20, with some viewing him among the top 10 eligible players.[4] His rise was partly due to a growth spurt that saw him grow five inches (13 cm) in two years from 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) as an OHL rookie to nearly 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) in June 2024.[5] He would ultimately be taken third overall by the Anaheim Ducks, higher than expected by several analysts.[6] Aware that he was not viewed as a top-tier prospect in the draft class and not having talked with the Ducks organization since the draft combine three weeks earlier, Sennecke was visibly shocked at the pick.[7] He signed an entry-level contract with the Ducks on July 5.[8]
On September 5, 2024, Sennecke suffered a fractured foot during off-season training and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.[9]
International play
editSennecke represented Team Canada White at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, recording three assists in five games and finishing in sixth of seven teams.[10]
Personal life
editSennecke is the son of interior designer, television personality, and former Canada women's national volleyball team member Candice Olson and her husband Jurij. He has an older sister, with whom he attended figure skating practices from a young age.[11]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2022–23 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 61 | 20 | 35 | 55 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2023–24 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 63 | 27 | 41 | 68 | 67 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 21 | ||
| OHL totals | 124 | 47 | 76 | 123 | 111 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 25 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada White | U17 | 6th | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||
Awards and honours
edit| Award | Year | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHL | |||
| Second Team All-Rookie | 2024 | [12] | |
References
edit- ^ Wheeler, Scott (September 28, 2022). "OHL predictions for 2022-23: Scott Wheeler picks conference winners, top prospects, and more". The Athletic. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Oshawa Generals find formula for success in winning opening OHL weekend". DurhamRegion.com. October 4, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Jared (June 11, 2024). "Why Beckett Sennecke is the Second Best Forward in the 2024 NHL Draft". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Wheeler, Scott (May 10, 2024). "Wheeler's mailbag: Sennecke's rise, Iginla vs. Eiserman, Parekh's rankings, and more". The Athletic. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Jared (June 28, 2024). "Beckett Sennecke Drafted 3rd Overall by Anaheim; Why His Growth Spurt Increased His NHL Potential". The Hockey News. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Strang, Katie; Robson, Dan (August 1, 2024). "Why was a beloved hockey broadcaster pulled off the air?". The Athletic. New York Times. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Pete (June 29, 2024). "Sennecke 'shocked' to be selected No. 3 by Ducks at 2024 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ducks sign 2024 third-overall pick Beckett Sennecke to entry-level contract". Sportsnet. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "Ducks first-rounder Beckett Sennecke out six-to-eight weeks". Sportsnet. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tim (November 16, 2022). "Two Oshawa Generals win silver medals at World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". DurhamRegion.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Martineau, Anthony (May 15, 2024). "Beckett Sennecke: les dessous d'un fascinant développement". TVA Sports (in Canadian French). Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Generals, Oshawa (June 2, 2023). "Beckett Sennecke named to OHL's Second All-Rookie Team". Oshawa Generals. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database