The Kelowna Rockets have signed Owen Hayden, their first-round pick (ninth overall) from the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

害羞草研究所淚 am excited to sign with the Rockets,害羞草研究所� Hayden said. 害羞草研究所淜elowna is such a great city and the organization has developed so many amazing defencemen, including Shea Weber and Tyler Myers.害羞草研究所�

At just 15 years old, the 6-foot-6, 194-pound defenceman has already made a name for himself. Hayden led the Calgary NWCAA U15 AAA Flames (AEHL) defense in scoring this season, racking up 24 points (1 goal, 23 assists) and 40 penalty minutes over 30 games.

In the playoffs, he added another eight penalty minutes in four games.

害羞草研究所淥wen is a puck-moving defender who utilizes his size and reach to disrupt plays,害羞草研究所� said Rockets assistant general manager Curtis Hamilton. 害羞草研究所淲e are excited to welcome Owen and his family to the Rockets.害羞草研究所�

The WHL Scholarship provides players with a year of post-secondary education for each season they play in the WHL.

The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and textbooks, allowing players to attend universities, colleges, technical institutes, and trade schools.

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