The WHL’s Kelowna Rockets have announced that they have signed goaltender Harrison Boettiger.

Boettiger, a Wheat Ridge native and NCAA Division I Denver commit, was originally selected fourth overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Rockets acquired his rights this past January as part of the Caden Price trade, which also brought in defenseman William Sharpe and multiple draft picks.

The 17-year-old spent the 2024–25 season with the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), suiting up for both the Under-17 and Under-18 national squads. In 24 games with the 18U team, Boettiger posted a 3.61 goals-against average and .884 save percentage and showed steady improvement over the year, highlighted by a strong performance in the USHL, where he posted a 2.79 GAA and .907 save percentage with eight wins in 13 games.

Throughout the year, Boettiger also suited up for one of the two games for Team U.S. NTDP at the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, where he posted a 3.00 GAA and a .921 save percentage.

Internationally, Boettiger helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge and was a part of the bronze-medal-winning U18 squad at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship.

“We had a chance to watch Harrison play in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge this past season and we were impressed,” said Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton. “We believe he will improve our goaltending depth heading into an important season as we host the 2026 Memorial Cup. We look forward to seeing him on the ice in the fall.”

Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, Boettiger will be a crucial piece of Kelowna’s future and a big addition to the team’s pursuit of the 2026 Memorial Cup, which the Rockets will host.

Back home, Boettiger played for the Arvada Hockey Association and Colorado Thunderbirds. 

Photo/Kelowna Rockets

— WHL Staff

(June 24, 2025)