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His dad, who played his major junior in the Ontario Hockey League, offered some guidance but once again left the final word to Cal.

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As an added bonus, the Rockets have the pleasure of watching not one, but two Foote brothers develop over the next couple of seasons. Nolan, 16, is considered by more than a few scouts to be one of the best players to come out of the 2015 bantam draft.

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Salmond made 22 saves in a 6-0 win over the Giants Friday in Kelowna, then 19 more in a 5-0 Rockets victory Saturday in Langley.