Owen Michaels

Owen Michaels (born May 1, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

College

Michaels began his college ice hockey career for Western Michigan during the 2023–24 season. During his freshman year, he recorded two goals and five assists in 38 games. He scored his first career goal on November 3, 2023, in a game against Omaha.

During the 2024–25 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 18 goals and 18 assists in 42 games. During the national semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament against Denver, he scored the game-winning goal in double-overtime to help Western Michigan advance to their first championship game. During the championship game against Boston University, he scored two goals to help Western Michigan win their first national championship in program history. He was subsequently named to the NCAA All-Tournament team and tournament Most Outstanding Player.

Professional On April 2, 2026, Michaels signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers, to begin during the remainder of the 2025–26 NHL season.

Personal life Michaels was born to Dan and Judy Michaels and has two older sisters, Bridget and Maggie. His father played college baseball at Western Michigan and won the 1989 MAC championship.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 Lincoln Stars USHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2019–20 Lincoln Stars USHL 46 6 10 16 18 — — — — — 2020–21 Bismarck Bobcats NAHL 44 3 18 21 20 6 1 3 4 4 2021–22 Bismarck Bobcats NAHL 47 11 21 32 116 5 1 0 1 14 2022–23 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 46 15 11 26 91 5 3 5 8 0 2023–24 Western Michigan University NCHC 38 2 5 7 10 — — — — — 2024–25 Western Michigan University NCHC 42 18 18 36 6 — — — — — 2025–26 Western Michigan University NCHC 39 13 13 26 6 — — — — —NCAA totals 119 33 36 69 22 — — — — —

Awards and honors Award YearCollege NCAA All-Tournament Team 2025 NCAA Tournament MVP 2025