Rockets Sign 2022 Fourth-Round Pick Jaxon Kehrig

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Rockets Sign 2022 Fourth-Round Pick Jaxon Kehrig

September 6, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 2022 WHL Prospects Draft fourth-round pick (81st overall) Jaxon Kehrig has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Rockets.

"It's been a goal of mine to join this team ever since I was drafted," Kehrig said. "To finally see that happen makes me very thankful for all the help and support along the way, coming from coaches, teammates and most importantly, my family."

"We are very pleased to get Jaxon signed," said Rockets assist general manager Curtis Hamilton. "He has earned this and we hope to see him continue his development with the club this season."

Established on a league-wide basis in 1993-94, the WHL Scholarship is guaranteed to players for each season they play in the WHL. A player is awarded a one-year post-secondary scholarship for each season played in the WHL, which includes: tuition, compulsory fees and required textbooks. A player is able to attend any post-secondary or career-enhancing institution of his choice, including universities, colleges, technical institutes, trade schools, or any other institution which will help the player achieve his academic and career goals. To learn more about the WHL Scholarship click here.

Kelowna will kick off the 2024-25 preseason on the road against the Kamloops Blazers at the Sandman Centre on Friday, September 6. Fans will get their first opportunity to see the Rockets when they host the Blazers the next night on September 7.

The Rockets will then wrap up their preseason schedule with a home-and-home with the Vancouver Giants. The Rockets will host Vancouver on Saturday, September 14 before travelling to Ladner to wrap up the preseason against the Giants on Sunday, September 15.

Suite and club seat holders receive complimentary home pre-season tickets. Two dollars from every pre-season ticket sold will be donated to Cops for Kids.

The Rockets home opener on September 21 against the Portland Winterhawks are now on sale.

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