The Kelowna Rockets received a big boost to their roster as Tij Iginla has been reassigned to the WHL. Iginla, who the Utah Mammoth drafted, was with the organization for training camp and the pre-season. Iginla played three pre-season games with Utah but did not register a point.
Iginla played just 21 games last season due to injury. The 19-year-old recorded 32 points and has 135 in 136 career WHL games. This season, Iginla will be a name to watch for Team Canada's 2026 World Juniors team.
The 2025-26 season is an important one for the Rockets. They will be hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup, which means an automatic berth into the tournament. Through three games, Kelowna is 2-1-0 but have been outscored 14-10.
Sep 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Hockey Club forward Tij Iginla (12) waits for a face off during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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