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New netminder

Rockets sign U.S. goalie Harrison Boettiger ahead of Memorial Cup push

Jun 23, 2025 | 9:47 AM

The Kelowna Rockets have signed American goaltender Harrison Boettiger to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, the team announced Monday.

Boettiger, 17, was originally selected fourth overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2022 WHL U.S. Prospect Draft. The Rockets acquired his rights in January as part of the Caden Price trade, which also included defenceman William Sharpe and several draft picks.

The 6_2, 186-pound netminder from Wheat Ridge, Colo., spent the 2024–25 season with the U.S. National Team Development Program. He appeared in games with both the U17 and U18 squads, posting a 3.61 goals-against average and .884 save percentage over 24 games with the U18 team.

Boettiger also impressed in limited USHL action, recording eight wins in 13 games with a 2.79 GAA and .907 save percentage.

At the international level, Boettiger helped Team USA earn a silver medal at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge and was part of the bronze-medal-winning squad at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship.

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“We had a chance to watch Harrison play in the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge this past season and we were impressed,” Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton said in a release. “We believe he will improve our goaltending depth heading into an important season as we host the 2026 Memorial Cup. We look forward to seeing him on the ice in the fall.”

Boettiger, who is eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, is expected to play a key role as Kelowna prepares to host junior hockey’s biggest stage.

The organization welcomed Boettiger and his family to the Rockets in Monday’s announcement.

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