Easton Cowan

Easton Cowan (born May 20, 2005) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) while under contract as a prospect to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cowan was drafted by the Maple Leafs, 28th overall, in the first round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Easton Cowan
Born (2005-05-20) May 20, 2005
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Toronto Maple Leafs
London Knights (OHL)
NHL Draft 28th overall, 2023
Toronto Maple Leafs

Playing career

Cowan as an Ontario native, played junior hockey within the region, appearing with the Komoka Kings of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) before making his major junior debut with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2021–22 season.

In his first full season in the OHL in 2022–23, Cowan showed offensive potential in posting 20 goals and 33 assists for 53 points through 68 regular season games. He increased his scoring pace in the post-season, notching 21 points in 20 appearances to help the Knights reach the J. Ross Robertson Cup finals against the Peterborough Petes. Following defeat to the Petes, Cowan earned recognition for his debut season in earning selection to the Second All-Rookie Team.[1]

In his first season of eligibility, Cowan was selected in the first-round, 28th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He was later signed in the off-season to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on August 11, 2023.[2]

Personal life

Cowan grew up cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was particularly fond of star winger Mitch Marner.[3]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Komoka Kings GOJHL 2411233430 —————
2021–22 London Knights OHL 71122 50220
2022–23 London Knights OHL 6820335347 209122116
OHL totals 7521345549 259142316

Awards and honours
Award Year
OHL
Second All-Rookie Team 2023 [1]

References
  1. "Seven Knights named to OHL All-Star and Rookie Teams". London Knights. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. "Maple Leafs sign first-round pick Easton Cowan to entry-level contract". Toronto Maple Leafs. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. Johnston, Chris; McKenzie, Julian (July 3, 2023). "Brad's Big Day". The Chris Johnston Show (Podcast). Spotify. Event occurs at 11:20. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
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