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2026-27 Hockey Roster

28 Owen Pitters

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 198
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Chesterfield, Michigan

Biography

Before NMU
  • Pitters, who was named the 16th captain in franchise history ahead of 2025/26, posted a breakout season in his final campaign with the Wings, where he scored 24 goals and 54 points in 55 games, including a dominant nine points in 10 Robertson Cup postseason games. In two seasons with the Wings, Pitters scored 76 points in 89 regular-season games.
  • Pitters was awarded the NAHL Leadership Award in 2026, which is bestowed to one player each season who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities both on and off the ice during the regular season. The league looks for a combination of exceptional team captaincy, standard-setting athletic work ethic, academic focus, and a strong commitment to local community service. Pitters became the 11th player to earn the prestigious honor since its inception in 2015/16, including former Wildcat goalie John Roberts, who won the award after the 2018/19 campaign. 
  • Pitters played in two spots during the 2023/24 season, starting with 19 points in 23 games with the LaSalle Vipers of the GOJHL before a move to the Idaho Falls Spud Kings of the NCHC, scoring 18 points in 20 contests. Prior to that, Pitters was drafted #72 overall by the Flint Firebirds in the OHL, where he played 71 regular-season and playoff games.Pitters spent his youth hockey in Michigan, playing for the Little Caesars and Compuware organizations, including playing with current Wildcat Michael Burchill for 15U Compuware in 2020/21.

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