Prospect Info: #201 Owen Mehlenbacher, 2022 Draft

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Owen Mehlenbacher at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Owen Mehlenbacher, 2004-01-26 Fort Erie, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the NCAA with Univ. of Wisconsin. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Frk It]

He was one of the top U18 USHL playoff performers, I think. Seemed to step his game up in the playoffs.

 

[Henkka]

Draper-pick?

Somebody travelled as far as Muskegon.

Probably knows his dad.

 

[jaster]

Just heard from my connections that this kid used to cat-sit for Draper's father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate.

This Draper nepotism is getting out of hand.

 

[Frk It]

Someone give him a nick-name so I don’t have to try to spell his last name every time.

 

[Martinez]

Someone give him a nick-name so I don’t have to try to spell his last name every time.

Owen

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Someone give him a nick-name so I don’t have to try to spell his last name every time.

Mehlenbacher doesn't roll off the tongue quite right.

I'd suggest Owen Cougar Mehlenbacher.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Someone give him a nick-name so I don’t have to try to spell his last name every time.

Mel?

 

[GoBoltz56]

Melon baller

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Water mehlen

 

[Murmansk16A]

Right behind the Swedish pipeline for the Wings is the . . . Muskegan Lumberjacks pipeline. All of whom seem to have four syllable names.

 

[Tatar Shots]

Someone give him a nick-name so I don’t have to try to spell his last name every time.

Meh

 

[lilidk]

Just heard from my connections that this kid used to cat-sit for Draper's father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate.

This Draper nepotism is getting out of hand.

And we got him in seven round, love it

 

[jkutswings]

I thought the first rule of hockey nicknames was to just add an S.

So Mehls.

I'd also accept Melhlzie or Mehller.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

This kid sounds like he could be a something in this range if he improves his skating.

Centers The Center of Attention for Red Wings at NHL Entry Draft

Owen Mehlenbacher is a player I really like in this range. Skating improved a lot over the USHL season. Plays a power game. Great at net front and tough to separate from the puck. Could be a great support player at the next level. #NHLDraft
— Brock Otten (@BrockOtten) July 8, 2022

Brock Otten is a pretty knowledgeable guy. If that's his take then this gives me some confidence in this pick.

 

[jfrank21]

Might I suggest we name him Orville.....like the popcorn.

Or, conversely, call him popcorn...

 

[DatDude44]

Mehly…..

 

[Gniwder]

NMD

 

[Henkka]

From Draper-interview:

- Struggled at first half of the season at USHL
- Did get more comfortable on the second half, in a more specific role
- Big kid, strong kid
- plays a heavy game below the top of the circles

 

[FireBird71]

He and Ali playing another year of Juniors before college according to Draper’s interview

 

[Frk It]

He and Ali playing another year of Juniors before college according to Draper’s interview

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