Rockets sign 2006-born forward Gabriel Guilbault to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

Kelowna, B.C. – The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 2021 WHL Prospects Draft third-round pick (61st overall) Gabriel Guilbault has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Rockets.

Guilbault spent the past two and a half seasons in the BCHL, with the Penticton Vees and Langley Rivermen. In 27 games this season with Langley, the 18-year-old defenceman has one goal and 10 assists. In 103 total games he posted 36 points.

I am really excited for the opportunity to join a franchise with so much history such as the Rockets,” Guilbault said. “I can’t wait to put that uniform on and contribute to the team’s success.”

“We are excited to have Gabriel join our team after Christmas,” said Rockets President and General Manager Bruce Hamilton. “We feel he will bring depth to our existing group of defencemen at this time.”

Established on a league-wide basis in 1993-94, the WHL Scholarship is guaranteed to players for each season they play in the WHL. A player is awarded a one-year post-secondary scholarship for each season played in the WHL, which includes: tuition, compulsory fees and required textbooks. A player is able to attend any post-secondary or career-enhancing institution of his choice, including universities, colleges, technical institutes, trade schools, or any other institution which will help the player achieve his academic and career goals. To learn more about the WHL Scholarship click here.

Kelowna will return from the Christmas break to host the Kamloops Blazers on December 28th at 7:05 PM. Kelowna will then travel to Vancouver to play the Giants on December 29th before ringing in the New Year in Wenatchee against the Wild.

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