Eight Former Rockets in NHL Playoffs, 11 in AHL Playoffs

April 22, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release

Leon Draisaitl with the Kelowna Rockets
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While the Kelowna Rockets season may have come to an end, there are still plenty of former and current Rockets in action this spring.

A total of eight former Rockets players will be competing in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, while 11 players who have worn the Ogopogo will be competing in the AHL's 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs.

The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, started this past weekend.

Rockets playing in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers (1) - Leon Draisaitl

Dallas Stars (1) - Jamie Benn

Winnipeg Jets (1) - Josh Morrissey

Nashville Predators (3) - Luke Schenn, Tyson Barrie and Colton Sissons

Vancouver (1) - Tyler Myers

Washington (1) - Lucas Johansen

Rockets playing in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Belleville (2) - Lassi Thomson, Rourke Chartier

Hartford Wolf Pack (1) - Talyn Boyko

Syracuse (2) - Tyson Feist, Devante Stephens

Manitoba (2) - Carson Golder, Mark Liwiski

Hershey (1) - Andrew Cristall

Coachella (1) - Kole Lind

Tucson (1) - Justin Kirkland

Rockford (1) - Colton Dach

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