CREMONA – A Western Hockey League (WHL) goaltender from Cremona cleared waivers this week and will not return to play with the Kelowna Rockets for the 2025-26 season.
The Western Conference team announced July 29 that Rhett Stoesser was off the roster.
“The Kelowna Rockets thank Rhett for his efforts during his time with the organization and wish him the best in his future pursuits,” a team statement said.
Stoesser, 20, was acquired by the Kelowna Rockets from the Red Deer Rebels in November of 2024 in exchange for a pair of WHL Prospects Draft selections.
The 6-foot-2 netminder appeared in 26 games for the Rockets last season, posting a 5-19-0 record along with a 4.72 goals-against average and an .876 save percentage, according to the team.
Across his WHL career, Stoesser suited up for 91 regular season games between Red Deer and Kelowna, compiling a 38-40-3 record.
