San Jose secures its 2024 third-round pick as the high-scoring Kelowna Rockets captain brings size, character, and a relentless motor to the organization’s promising prospect pipeline.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that they have signed Kelowna Rockets forward Carson Wetsch to a three-year, entry-level contract.
In a release, Grier stated that there are a lot of attributes that make him an intriguing prospect to keep tabs on.
“Carson brings size, scoring touch, a high motor and strong character to our organization,” Grier said. “We are excited to add him to our group and continue his development in San Jose.”
The 20-year-old set career highs in assists (50) and points (72), captaining the Rockets to a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference. He added another four points in eight playoff games.
Across four seasons in the WHL, three of which came with the Calgary Hitmen, Wetsch scored 90 goals and 106 assists for 196 points, with another 11 points in 24 postseason contests.
Wetsch was originally taken by the Sharks in the third round, 82nd overall, of the 2024 NHL Draft.
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