WHL Kelowna Rockets

Former Rocket Swetlikoff Lands AHL Deal

Published on August 20, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Alex Swetlikoff with the Kelowna Rockets
Alex Swetlikoff with the Kelowna Rockets
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Marissa Baecker)

The Henderson Silver Knights announced yesterday, August 19, that the Silver Knights have signed former Kelowna Rocket Alex Swetlikoff to a two-year AHL contract.

The 6'3, 188-pound centreman appeared in 111 games for Kelowna over three seasons from 2018/19 to 2020/21, collecting 54 points (25G, 29A), 70 penalty minutes and a -19 plus-minus rating.

He was dealt last August along with a 2023 sixth-round pick to the Everett Silvertips in exchange for Max Graham.

During his overage season with Everett, Swetlikoff played in 68 games, posting 33 goals, a team-leading 84 points, and a plus-19 rating. The Kelowna, British Columbia product ranked tenth in the WHL in scoring and tied for 14th league-wide with 51 assists. Swetlikoff also ranked second in the WHL with 17 power play goals.

Swetlikoff participated in the Vegas Golden Knights 2022 Development Camp in July.

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