VP Sports & Entertainment presents: Rockets captain Wetsch signs three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose Sharks
Kelowna, B.C. – Ahead of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, Kelowna Rockets captain Carson Wetsch has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.
The Sharks announced the signing Wednesday morning.
“Carson brings size, scoring touch, a high motor and strong character to our organization,” said Mike Grier, General Manager of the Sharks. “We are excited to add him to our group and continue his development in San Jose.”
Wetsch, a 20-year-old product of North Vancouver, B.C., enjoyed a career campaign in the Okanagan as captain of the Rockets. In 65 regular season contests, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound right winger recorded a career best 50 assists and 72 points, adding 22 goals.
Not only were Wetsch’s 50 helpers a career best, they also landed him tied atop the Rockets assist chart with defenceman Mazden Leslie. Wetsch’s 72 points ranked second in Kelowna, trailing only Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla (41G-49A–90 points).
The 2025-26 season featured five multi-goal performances for the veteran Wetsch.
“Carson is a player who earned everything through hard work,” said Bruce Hamilton, President and General Manager of the Rockets. “Four years in the WHL has prepared him well and we couldn’t be happier to see him rewarded with an NHL contract.”
A veteran of four WHL seasons, Wetsch was selected by the Sharks in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Rockets named him the 30th captain in franchise on October 7, 2025. Prior to serving as the captain in Kelowna, Wetsch was the 32nd captain in Calgary Hitmen franchise history.
Originally selected by the Hitmen in the first round (12th overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, Wetsch played three seasons in the Stampede City before being traded to the Memorial Cup host Rockets on May 7, 2025.
The Rockets sent an impressive package to Calgary in exchange for the Sharks prospect and a conditional second-round pick in 2028, moving out 2026 NHL Draft-eligible defenceman Ben MacBeath, a 2027 first-round pick, 2025 second-round pick, and 2025 fourth-round pick.
In 246 career WHL regular season outings, Wetsch has tallied 196 points (90G-106A). He has posted another 11 points (8G-3A) in 24 games.
Wetsch and the Rockets are set to welcome the rest of the Canadian Hockey League for the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota beginning Friday, May 22.
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Carson Wetsch is signed! 🔏
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 13, 2026
Congratulations to Carson Wetsch on signing an NHL Entry Level Contract with the San Jose Sharks! 🚀📝
Wetsch is the third Rocket this season to sign an ELC, joining Vojtech Cihar (LA Kings) and Peyton Kettles (Pittsburgh Penguins).
Well deserved, Captain Wetschy!… pic.twitter.com/xa6pA9LBPm
— X – Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) May 13, 2026
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