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Rockets' Andrew Cristall signs with Washington Capitals
Cristall signs with the Caps
Kelowna Rocket Andrew Cristall has signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL's Washington Capitals.
In a media release, the Rockets said the deal carries an average annual value of $810,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in the AHL.
The Capitals selected Cristall, 18, in the second round (40th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft.
He was ranked fifth among North American left wings and 15th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.
The 5’10”, 175-pound forward spent the 2022-23 season with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL), leading the team in goals (39), assists (56) and points (95).
During the 2021-22 season, Cristall set a Kelowna Rockets franchise record for goals by a 16-year-old (28) and tied the franchise record for points by a 16-year-old (69).
Check out the video and the skills that make Cristall sparkle.
Published 2023-07-06 by Kelowna10 staff
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