
Foote Makes NHL Debut
Published on January 14, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
Former Kelowna Rockets captain, Cal Foote, made his NHL debut last night with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Paired with veteran blueliner Ryan McDonagh, Foote was +2 on the night in 10:59 of ice time.
Foote, 22, spent three full seasons patrolling the blueline for the Rockets between 2015 and 2018.
He appeared in 202 regular-season games for Kelowna during his WHL career, posting 163 points (33G, 130A), 123 penalty minutes and a +86 plus-minus rating.
The Englewood, CO product was drafted 14th overall by the Lightning at the 2017 NHL Draft, he spent the last two seasons with Tampa's AHL affiliate.
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