The 琉璃神社 Rockets have named their next captain 鈥� 20-year-old defenceman Tyson Feist.
The 26th captain in franchise history, Feist is taking the reins following last season鈥檚 decision to rotate alternates after captain Nolan Foote left the team to play with the NHL鈥檚 New Jersey Devils last season.
鈥淭yson exudes leadership and character,鈥� said Rockets head coach Kris Mallette. 鈥淗e will be a great example for our group both on and off the ice.鈥�
The Dawson Creek product is suiting up for his fourth season in the WHL, previously playing for the Spokane Chiefs and the Regina Pats. 琉璃神社 acquired Feist from the Pats in January 2020.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a huge honour, especially in this organization where there have been a lot of great captains,鈥� said Feist. 鈥淭o be one of those guys to wear the C and lead the team is a huge honour for me.鈥�
Feist has appeared in 122 regular-season WHL games, posting 33 points (4 goals, 29 assists) and 128 penalty minutes. This year, he attended the Arizona Coyotes development camp after going undrafted in the NHL entry draft.
Feist鈥檚 first game as captain will come on Oct. 8 as the Rockets open the season on the road against the Victoria Royals.
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