Kelowna Rocket Nolan Foote and Team WHL were victorious in game one of 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
In a tight match, Team WHL came away with a 2-1 win. Foote was held scoreless, but was 50 per cent on faceoffs. Foote expressed his feelings before the two game tournament.
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Nolan is projected to be a first-round draft pick by the NHL Central Scouting at the upcoming draft in June. He91裸聊视频檒l be one of five players to lace up for Team WHL that hasn91裸聊视频檛 been drafted or signed by an NHL team yet; Lethbridge91裸聊视频檚 Dylan Cozens, Saskatoon91裸聊视频檚 Kirby Dach and Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 Bown Byram are all eligible for the upcoming draft while Prince Albert91裸聊视频檚 Brett Leason is a free agent.
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The Rockets take a couple day break before embarking on a six game road-trip. The Rockets are now 7-10-0 as Nolan led Kelowna to a 4-3 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Paint the Rink Night on November 3rd.
Nolan Foote scores his 2nd of the game. Rockets tie it at 3.
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With Foote91裸聊视频檚 addition to the WHL91裸聊视频檚 roster, it marks the 12th year in a row that the Kelowna Rockets will be represented in the series. His older brother, Cal, was on the WHL91裸聊视频檚 team last year.
Game two of Team WHL against Russia is tonight, Nov.6 at 7 p.m.
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