The 18-year old was selected by the Penguins in the first round (21st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal, QC. He recently attended the Penguins' development camp from July 10-14.
The 6-foot-4, 180-pound defenseman spent the last two seasons with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League, accumulating 11 goals and 42 points in 85 career WHL games. During the 2021-22, season, Pickering set career highs in goals (9), assists (24) and points (33) in 62 games and was named to the WHL (Central) Second All-Star Team.
The St. Adolphe, Manitoba native represented Team Canada at the 2022 World Under-18 Junior Championship, appearing in four games and notching two assists.
