Andrew Cristall can be proud of his report card.
The Âé¶čAV Rockets forward has been upgraded from a âBâ rating to an âAâ by NHL Central Scouting in their latest report, indicating that he is predicted to go in the first round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
He is one of ten players from WHL squads to earn the top grade, led by the Regina Patsâ Connor Bedard, who is heavily favoured to be the first overall pick.
As for Cristall, he leads the Rockets in scoring with 15 goals and 20 assists, good for third in the league.
He has been on a tear for the last eight games, notching 22 points.
NHL Central Scoutingâs John Williams told NHL.com that Cristall has been an âoffensive catalystâ for the Âé¶čAV squad this year.
âHeâs very gifted offensively, good on the power play, has great vision and knows how to score.â
The Rockets (8-8-1) are back in town at Prospera Place on Nov. 26 to host the Moose Jaw Warriors (13-8-0)
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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