Outgoing Kelowna Rockets91裸聊视频� captain Rodney Southam is headed for the Maritimes.

The 20-year-old Saskatoon native has committed to the Acadia University Axemen for the 2017-18 hockey season.

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After playing two-plus seasons with the Tri-City Americans, the Rockets acquired Southam early in the 2014-15 WHL season. The hardnosed veteran, who served as the club91裸聊视频檚 captain each of the last two years, said his time in Kelowna prepared him well for the next step.

91裸聊视频淭he Rockets helped me with a lot91裸聊视频�. not only in my hockey career, but in maturing me into a man,91裸聊视频� Southam said. 91裸聊视频淚 believe they did an amazing job for me and I couldn91裸聊视频檛 ask for much more.91裸聊视频�

The Rockets91裸聊视频� leader finished his WHL career with 41 goals and 60 assists for 101 points in 247 games, accompanied by 329 penalty minutes.

He played 184 games with Kelowna, helping the team win the 2015 Ed Chynoweth Cup. Southam also added 57 career playoff games91裸聊视频�52 of those with Kelowna91裸聊视频攖allying nine goals and 16 points.

As far as school is concerned, Southam hasn91裸聊视频檛 yet decided on what classes he will take.

At Acadia, Southam will be joining a former Rockets91裸聊视频� teammate, forward Chance Braid.