Player: Roland McKeown
Drafted By: Los Angeles Kings (50th overall)
Position: Defenseman
Final Central Scouting Ranking: No. 27 North American skater
Height/Weight: 6'1'', 186 lbs
DOB: January 20, 1996 (18 years old)
Most Recent Affiliation: OHL, Kingston Frontenacs
Background
Roland McKeown earned the reputation as a strong on-ice leader early on in his career. He captained the Toronto Marlboros minor midget team throughout the 2011-12 season and led the team's defenders in scoring with 35 points in 28 regular-season contests.
That performance caught the attention of the Kingston Frontenacs—the team used its second overall pick in the OHL priority draft to make McKeown a member of the squad in 2012. The selection proved to be a sound one for the Frontenacs, as McKeown was named to the OHL's All-Rookie team following an outstanding first year in the league.
Expectations were high for McKeown as he went into hi ...
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Article written by Franklin Steele
Roland McKeown: Prospect Profile for Los Angeles Kings’ 2nd-Round Pick
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