Rockets Announce Injury Update on Defenseman Peyton Kettles
KELOWNA, BC – The Kelowna Rockets announced today that defenseman Peyton Kettles will be out indefinitely after sustaining a shoulder injury.
Kettles is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery on Friday in Pittsburgh, where he will be treated by the Pittsburgh Penguins medical staff. The Rockets will provide further updates on his status and recovery timeline as they become available.
The Kelowna Rockets medical team, led by Dr. Mike Bobyn and Dr. Lane Dielwart, has worked closely with the Pittsburgh Penguins medical staff throughout Peyton’s evaluation and treatment planning. As he begins his recovery, the Rockets medical group, including Head Athletic Therapist Scott Hoyer, will remain heavily involved to support and guide his rehabilitation alongside the Penguins specialists.
“We’re wishing Peyton a full and successful recovery,” said Rockets General Manager Bruce Hamilton. “He is an important part of our future. Our focus now is supporting him throughout his rehab and ensuring he returns healthy and strong.”
Kettles, a 2007-born, 6’6″ right-shot defenseman, was acquired earlier this month from the Swift Current Broncos and is a 2025 second-round NHL Draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
