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The 26th captain in franchise history, Feist is taking the reins following last season香蕉视频直播檚 decision to rotate alternates after captain Nolan Foote left the team to play with the NHL香蕉视频直播檚 New Jersey Devils last season.

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The Dawson Creek product is suiting up for his fourth season in the WHL, previously playing for the Spokane Chiefs and the Regina Pats. Kelowna acquired Feist from the Pats in January 2020.

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Feist has appeared in 122 regular-season WHL games, posting 33 points (4 goals, 29 assists) and 128 penalty minutes. This year, he attended the Arizona Coyotes development camp after going undrafted in the NHL entry draft.

Feist香蕉视频直播檚 first game as captain will come on Oct. 8 as the Rockets open the season on the road against the Victoria Royals.

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