The Anaheim Ducks announced Saturday that they have signed former Brandon Wheat Kings forward Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. McQueen spent the 2025-26 season with the Providence College Friars in the NCAA, finishing with 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 36 games. He was named the Hockey East Rookie of the Year. Upon the conclusion of his NCAA season, McQueen joined Anaheim’s affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, to make his professional debut on an ATO. In 7 AHL games, he has scored three points. In his 2024-25 draft year, McQueen was limited to just 17 games due to injury. However, he racked up 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points, further solidifying his status as a top-10 pick. Throughout his time in the WHL with Brandon, he posted 35 goals, 51 assists for 86 points, and 116 PIM in 127 games. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. 78 WHLers Featured On NHL Central Scouting's Final 2026 Draft Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/78-whlers-featured-on-nhl-central-scoutings-final-2026-draft-rankings] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 15 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-15] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 14 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-14] Regina Pats & Vancouver Giants Make Coaching Changes [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/regina-pats-and-vancouver-giants-make-coaching-changes] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 13 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-13] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e3f885b3-037b-449c-b823-09d6da5dd7a1.png]
