Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Kelowna Rockets acquire 17-year-old prospect

Kelowna Rockets acquire 17-year-old prospect | iNFOnews.ca
Credit: Kelowna Rockets

KELOWNA – The Kelowna Rockets have acquired a 17-year-old prospect in a trade with the Brandon Wheat Kings.

The Rockets have acquired the rights to Leif Mattson (1999 birth year), a 6-foot, 180 pound right winger, currently playing with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL.

In exchange for Mattson, the Rockets have sent Brandon a 9th round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2017. If Mattson plays with the Rockets this season, Kelowna will surrender an 8th round pick in 2017.

A native of Thompson, MB, Mattson played the majority of last year with the St. Albert Raiders midget AAA team, scoring 12 goals and 13 assists in 30 games in the Alberta Midget Hockey League.

In five games with Drumheller this season in the AJHL, he has two goals and one assist.

News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

Kim Anderson

Contributed/Kelowna Rockets

Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.

Kim's Stories

Related Articles