Iginla and Gojsic ranked on NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season rankings
Kelowna Rockets forwards Tij Iginla and Hiroki Gojsic were among North American skaters ranked for the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft as the NHL Central Scouting Bureau today released its mid-season rankings.
Iginla ranked No. 11 among North American skaters, while Gojsic was ranked No. 94.
Iginla currently leads the Rockets in goals with 27 and is third in team scoring 49 points through 38 games.
Gojsic leads Kelowna’s rookies in scoring and is seventh in team scoring with 20 points (8G, 12A) through 38 games.
The mid-season rankings feature the top 224 skaters and 32 goaltenders in North America as well as the top 135 skaters and 15 goaltenders internationally.
In its 49th year of operation, NHL Central Scouting provides evaluation and scouting of draft-eligible players to NHL member clubs. Headed by Vice President of Central Scouting Dan Marr, NHL Central Scouting employs eight full-time scouts throughout North America. To report on prospects playing internationally, the NHL employs the services of J-P Vuorinen and his staff at European Scouting Services based in Finland.
The Rockets are back in action on the road Friday and Saturday against the BC Division and Western Conference leading Prince George Cougars.
The next Rockets home game is Wednesday, January 17, when Kelowna hosts the US Division leading Portland Winterhawks. Wednesday’s Fan First Menu game will feature $2 hot dogs and $5 beers from Lucky Lager.
Single Game Tickets for all Rockets games can be purchased online at selectyourtickets.com, by calling Select Your Tickets at 250-762-5050 or by visiting the Select Your Tickets box office at the Prospera Place box office.
