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Owen, a native of Ilderton, Ontario, is known for his leadership and offensive prowess. In the 2024–25 season, he played 36 games for the North Bay Battalion, recording 12 goals and 12 assists. Owen was traded to Barrie for a playoff push where he would fit right in earning 27 points in 31 games.

Prior to the 2024–25 season, Owen had a standout 2023–24 campaign, tallying 41 goals and 45 assists for 86 points in 65 games. His exceptional performance earned him the captaincy of the Battalion.

Van Steensel began his junior career with the Komoka Kings in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL), where he played two games in the 2019–20 season. He then joined the North Bay Battalion in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he played four seasons. During the 2023–24 season, he had a breakout year, recording 41 goals and 45 assists for 86 points in 65 games. In the 2024–25 season, he played 36 games for the North Bay Battalion, recording 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points. He was then traded to the Barrie Colts, where he played 31 games, recording 10 goals and 17 assists for 27 points.

Van Steensel's exceptional performance earned him the OHL's Player of the Month award in December 2023 and a spot on the OHL First All-Star Team in 2024. He was also named the OHL's Most Outstanding Player in 2024.