WHL Kelowna Rockets

Seven Rockets to Compete in NHL Playoffs, Another 10 to Play in Calder Cup Playoffs

April 17, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Leon Draisaitl with the Kelowna Rockets
Leon Draisaitl with the Kelowna Rockets
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Steve Dunsmoor)

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 seven former Rockets players will be competing in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, while 10 players who have worn the Ogopogo will be competing in the AHL's 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs.

The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Monday.

Rockets playing in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers (1) - Leon Draisaitl

Los Angeles Kings (1) - Alexander Edler

Dallas Stars (1) - Jamie Benn

Vegas Golden Knights (1) - Kaedan Korczak

Winnipeg Jets (1) - Josh Morrissey

Toronto Maple Leafs (1) - Luke Schenn

New Jersey Devils (1) - Damon Severson

For the second consecutive year, Draisaitl's Edmonton Oilers will faceoff against Alexander Edler's Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Korczaks's Golden Knights will face Morrissey's Winnipeg Jets. The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on Schenn and the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Benn and the Stars will look to take down the Minnesota Wild. Severson and the Devils will take on the Rangers in the opening round.

Rockets playing in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Ontario Reign (1): Tyrell Goulbourne

Tucson Roadrunners (1): Devante Stephens

Utica Comets (1): Nolan Foote

Coachella Valley Firebirds (2): Carsen Twarynski, Kole Lind

Hershey Bears (1): Lucas Johansen

Manitoba Moose (1): Carson Golder

Hartford Wolf Pack (1): Talyn Boyko

Syracuse Crunch Roster (1): Tyson Feist

Laval Rocket (1): Madison Bowey

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Leon Draisaitl with the Kelowna Rockets
Leon Draisaitl with the Kelowna Rockets
(Steve Dunsmoor)		   



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