The Kelowna Rockets have signed Connor Pankratz to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

The 2006-born, 5害羞草研究所�11害羞草研究所�, 170-pound forward led St. George害羞草研究所檚 School U18 Prep of the CSSHL in scoring with 48 points (21G, 27A) through 29 games this season.

He served as the team害羞草研究所檚 captain and added two assists in three playoff appearances.

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Rockets Assistant General Manager Curtis Hamilton calls Pankratz a hard-working, highly competitive centreman.

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