The Kelowna Rockets have named their next captain 害羞草研究所� 20-year-old defenceman Tyson Feist.

The 26th captain in franchise history, Feist is taking the reins following last season害羞草研究所檚 decision to rotate alternates after captain Nolan Foote left the team to play with the NHL害羞草研究所檚 New Jersey Devils last season.

害羞草研究所淭yson exudes leadership and character,害羞草研究所� said Rockets head coach Kris Mallette. 害羞草研究所淗e will be a great example for our group both on and off the ice.害羞草研究所�

The Dawson Creek product is suiting up for his fourth season in the WHL, previously playing for the Spokane Chiefs and the Regina Pats. Kelowna acquired Feist from the Pats in January 2020.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 a huge honour, especially in this organization where there have been a lot of great captains,害羞草研究所� said Feist. 害羞草研究所淭o be one of those guys to wear the C and lead the team is a huge honour for me.害羞草研究所�

Feist has appeared in 122 regular-season WHL games, posting 33 points (4 goals, 29 assists) and 128 penalty minutes. This year, he attended the Arizona Coyotes development camp after going undrafted in the NHL entry draft.

Feist害羞草研究所檚 first game as captain will come on Oct. 8 as the Rockets open the season on the road against the Victoria Royals.

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