Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Owen Tippett

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

Discover the career path of Owen Tippett, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Owen Tippett is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a winger for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He is known for his offensive skill set and potential as a scoring forward.

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September 25, 2015: First OHL Game

On September 25, 2015, Owen Tippett played in his first career OHL game for the Mississauga Steelheads, which resulted in a 7–0 win over the Ottawa 67's, though he did not record any points.

2016: Impressive Season with Steelheads

In the 2016 season, Owen Tippett scored 44 goals and 75 points in 60 games with the Mississauga Steelheads, leading the team in goals and helping them finish in first place in the Central Division.

July 19, 2017: Entry-Level Contract with Panthers

On July 19, 2017, Owen Tippett agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers.

October 17, 2017: NHL Debut

On October 17, 2017, Owen Tippett made his NHL debut with the Florida Panthers in a 5–1 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers.

November 7, 2017: Returned to Steelheads

On November 7, 2017, Owen Tippett was returned to the Mississauga Steelheads to continue his development after appearing in 7 games with the Panthers.

2017: Return to Steelheads

In 2017, Owen Tippett returned to the Mississauga Steelheads after starting the season with the Florida Panthers.

2017: Drafted by Florida Panthers

In 2017, Owen Tippett was selected in the first round, 10th overall, by the Florida Panthers in the NHL entry draft.

September 27, 2018: Returned to Steelheads

On September 27, 2018, after participating at the Panthers training camp, Owen Tippett was returned to the Steelheads.

2018: Returned to Steelheads

After participating at the Panthers training camp, Owen Tippett was returned to the Steelheads on September 27, 2018.

2018: Finished Season with Saginaw Spirit

Owen Tippett finished the 2018-19 season with the Saginaw Spirit following a mid-season trade.

January 5, 2019: Trade to Saginaw Spirit

On January 5, 2019, Owen Tippett was traded to the Saginaw Spirit in exchange for Aidan Prueter and six draft picks.

2019: OHL Playoff Performance

During the 2019 OHL playoffs, Owen Tippett had a strong performance, including back-to-back three-point games against the Sarnia Sting and three consecutive three-point games against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He scored 11 goals and 22 points in 17 playoff games.

March 19, 2022: Traded to Philadelphia Flyers

On March 19, 2022, Owen Tippett was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers along with a 2024 first-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick in exchange for Claude Giroux, Connor Bunnaman, German Rubtsov, and a 2024 fifth-round pick.