The Kelowna Rockets have named their next captain 91裸聊视频 20-year-old defenceman Tyson Feist.
The 26th captain in franchise history, Feist is taking the reins following last season91裸聊视频檚 decision to rotate alternates after captain Nolan Foote left the team to play with the NHL91裸聊视频檚 New Jersey Devils last season.
91裸聊视频淭yson exudes leadership and character,91裸聊视频 said Rockets head coach Kris Mallette. 91裸聊视频淗e will be a great example for our group both on and off the ice.91裸聊视频
The Dawson Creek product is suiting up for his fourth season in the WHL, previously playing for the Spokane Chiefs and the Regina Pats. Kelowna acquired Feist from the Pats in January 2020.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a huge honour, especially in this organization where there have been a lot of great captains,91裸聊视频 said Feist. 91裸聊视频淭o be one of those guys to wear the C and lead the team is a huge honour for me.91裸聊视频
Feist has appeared in 122 regular-season WHL games, posting 33 points (4 goals, 29 assists) and 128 penalty minutes. This year, he attended the Arizona Coyotes development camp after going undrafted in the NHL entry draft.
Feist91裸聊视频檚 first game as captain will come on Oct. 8 as the Rockets open the season on the road against the Victoria Royals.
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