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 | |||
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![]() Sennecke in 2024 | |||
Born |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | January 28, 2006||
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 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]
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.[9]
Personal life
editSennecke is the son of interior designer and television personality Candice Olson.[10]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
editRegular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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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
editYear | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2022 | Canada White | U17 | 6th | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Awards and honours
editAward | Year | Ref | |
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OHL | |||
Second Team All-Rookie | 2024 | [11] |
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.
- ^ "Why was a beloved hockey broadcaster pulled off the air?". The Athletic. New York Times. August 1, 2024. 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.
- ^ 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