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In preparation for the 2019 NHL Draft, Central Scouting has released its mid-season draft rankings.
The list ranks over 200 prospects currently playing in North American and eligible for the upcoming draft and the Kelowna Rockets are well represented.
Lassi Thomson is the top-ranked Rocket in 14th spot while Nolan Foote and Kaedan Korczak are rank 26th and 31st, respectively, among North American skaters. Kyle Topping is ranked 195th and Alex Swetlikoff is listed 217th.
Goaltender Roman Basran is ranked 11th among North American netminders.
Thomson has been a bright spot during a less than average season for the Rockets. The Finnish defenseman is third in Western Hockey League rookie scoring with 29 points (10G, 19A).
Up front, forward Nolan Foote is also projected as first-round pick in 2019. The American born sniper currently leads the Rockets in goals with a career-best 22.
American centreman Jack Hughes tops the draft rankings, check out the full list by clicking here.
The Kelowna Rockets take on the Victoria Royals this Friday night at Prospera Place.
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