Kelowna Rockets forward Hiroki Gojsic has signed an entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators.

"We are excited for Hiroki to sign his entry-level contract with the Predators," said Rockets President and General Manager Bruce Hamilton. "He's put in the work and we're looking forward to continue seeing him progress."

Due to the transfer agreement between the Canadian and National hockey leagues, the 2006-born forward is not eligible to play full-time in the American Hockey League until his 20-year-old season. He must either make Nashville's lineup or be returned to the Rockets for his 18-year-old season.
 
Gojsic was selected 94th overall by the Predators during June's NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Gojsic suited played a preseason game on Sunday in Florida. He also took part in the 2024 NHL Rookie Showcase earlier this month.

Gojsic entered his rookie season with the Rockets in 2023-24, scoring 21 goals and 50 points in 68 games, earning him the Rockets Rookie of the Year Award.

Also, the Los Angeles Kings have returned 19-year-old forward Ethan Neutens to the Rockets for the 2024-25 season.

He was invited to the Kings prospects camp in the summer and earned an invite to the fall camp as an undrafted player.

Neutens is in his third season with Kelowna. Last season he scored nine goals and 14 points in 61 games. He91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s expected to be in the lineup on Friday (Sept. 27) when the Rockets welcome the Victoria Royals to Prospera Place.