The Kelowna Rockets will have another one of their own representing Canada this month.
Forward Andrew Cristall was named an alternate captain for Team Canada White at the 2021 Capital City Challenge, Hockey Canada announced on Saturday.
Cristall joins fellow teammate Caden Price and Rockets head coach Kris Mallette as the ones representing Kelowna at the tournament.
The rookie forward was drafted eighth overall by the Rockets in the 2020 WHL Draft and currently leads all first-year Kelowna skaters in scoring.
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Unfortunately for hockey fans intrigued by the format of the tournament, the is a one-time event serving as a replacement for the usual World U17 Hockey Challenge.
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The tournament started on Nov. 26 and is set to conclude on Dec. 1.
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