Like so many elite, young players of today Trevor Wong has more than one option in choosing the direction his hockey career will take.

The speedy 15-year-old forward from Vancouver is in Kelowna this week taking stock of at the Western Hockey League club91裸聊视频檚 rookie camp.

Wong, the Rockets first choice, 18th overall in the 2018 bantam draft, is leaning towards the NCAA, having made a verbal commitment last November to the University of Denver.

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Last season with St. George91裸聊视频檚 School Bantam Varsity squad, Wong was a prolific offensive force, racking up 64 goals and 141 points in just 30 games.

With the exception of lacking a little size, Rockets player personnel director Lorne Frey said Wong has all the tools to be an impact player in the WHL.

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As for the prospects of luring him to Kelowna to pursue a WHL career, Frey said the Rockets will do their best to sell Wong on the program, then simply hope for the best.

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Rockets rookie camp runs until Friday, with main training camp to begin Saturday at Prospera Place.

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