Rockets Forward Shane Smith Signs AHL Contract with Henderson Silver Knights
KELOWNA, BC– The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce that forward Shane Smith has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights.
Smith, 21, joined the Rockets in a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in November 2025, arriving in Kelowna alongside forward Vojtech Cihar. In his lone season with the Rockets, the 6’2″, 205-pound left-shot forward posted 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 41 regular-season games, adding four points in nine playoff games and appearing in three games at the 2026 Memorial Cup.
“Shane brought a lot to our team this year, both as a player and as a person,” said President & General Manager Bruce Hamilton. “We’re proud of everything he accomplished here and we’re excited to see him take this next step with Henderson.”
Over his four-year WHL career with the Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Hurricanes, and Kelowna Rockets, Smith appeared in 264 regular season games, recording 93 goals and 90 assists for 183 points.
Away from the rink, Smith made an equally significant impact in the community. He was named the 2025-26 WHL Humanitarian of the Year and was recognized as a finalist for the CHL Humanitarian of the Year Award after raising funds throughout the season for the Canadian CMV Foundation, inspired by his niece Maia’s battle with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).
The Kelowna Rockets congratulate Shane on signing his first professional contract and wish him continued success with the Henderson Silver Knights.
