The Kelowna Rockets received a big boost to their roster as Tij Iginla has been reassigned to the WHL. Iginla, who the Utah Mammoth [http://thn.com/utah] 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 Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/fa4523be-7d34-43b2-ae0b-9b351c3fbd56.jpeg] 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 Images Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Standouts From Week 3 Of The 2025-26 WHL Season [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/standouts-from-week-3-of-the-2025-26-whl-season] Brunicke, Kindel & Cootes Projected To Start 2025-26 Season In The NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/brunicke-kindel-cootes-projected-to-start-2025-26-season-in-the-nhl] Seattle Thunderbirds Lose Radim Mtrka To The AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/seattle-thunderbirds-lose-radim-mtrka-to-the-ahl] Calgary Hitmen Acquire Rights To Theo Stockselius From The Seattle Thunderbirds [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/calgary-hitmen-acquire-rights-to-theo-stockselius-from-the-seattle-thunderbirds] Everett Silvertips' Julius Miettinen Signs ELC With The Seattle Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-silvertips-julius-miettinen-signs-elc-with-the-seattle-kraken] The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/87a3408f-345d-49ed-b0a8-08c6f61ee71e.webp] The Hockey News
