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Kelowna Rockets forward Cristall now projected as first round NHL pick

Upgraded to 害羞草研究所楢害羞草研究所 rating by NHL Central Scouting
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Rockets forward Andrew Cristall in action against the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place on Nov. 18. (Steven Dunsmoor/Submitted)

Andrew Cristall can be proud of his report card.

The Kelowna Rockets forward has been upgraded from a 害羞草研究所楤害羞草研究所 rating to an 害羞草研究所楢害羞草研究所 by NHL Central Scouting in their latest report, indicating that he is predicted to go in the first round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

He is one of ten players from WHL squads to earn the top grade, led by the Regina Pats害羞草研究所 Connor Bedard, who is heavily favoured to be the first overall pick.

As for Cristall, he leads the Rockets in scoring with 15 goals and 20 assists, good for third in the league.

He has been on a tear for the last eight games, notching 22 points.

NHL Central Scouting害羞草研究所檚 John Williams told NHL.com that Cristall has been an 害羞草研究所渙ffensive catalyst害羞草研究所 for the Kelowna squad this year.

害羞草研究所淗e害羞草研究所檚 very gifted offensively, good on the power play, has great vision and knows how to score.害羞草研究所

The Rockets (8-8-1) are back in town at Prospera Place on Nov. 26 to host the Moose Jaw Warriors (13-8-0)

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Editor of 害羞草研究所 & West K News since February 2022. I have spent the majority of my career working in the Toronto area as both a sports reporter and a general reporter.
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