Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall has been returned to the team by the Washington Capitals.
He played in four preseason games with the Capitals, scoring two goals. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Caps in July. Cristall was selected with the 40th pick in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft.
He was selected by Kelowna in the first round of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. He has played in 191 games with the Rockets, tallying 109 goals and 280 points.
With Cristall returned, all eligible players who were away at NHL rookie or training camps have been sent back to the Rockets.
Cristall should be in the lineup for Kelowna when they host the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Oct. 11 at Prospera Place.