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Oilers prospect Draisaitl helps lead Kelowna over Rimouski in Memorial Cup

Seattle Thunderbirds v Kelowna Rockets

Leon Draisaitl

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The Memorial Cup continued on Monday with Oilers prospect Leon Draisaitl playing a big role in the Kelowna Rockets’ 7-3 victory over Rimouski Oceanic.

Draisaitl assisted on the opening goal and found the back of the net twice. Teammates Gage Quinney and Nick Merkley also scored two goals each for Kelowna. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Frederik Gauthier had a goal and an assist in the losing effort.

Kelowna has improved to 1-1 in the tournament while Rimouski has fallen to 0-2. The Oshawa Generals lead the pack after winning their first two games and they’ll look to continue that tomorrow against Kelowna.

Draisaitl played in 37 games with Edmonton this season before he was returned to the juniors. He went on to record 19 goals and 53 points in 32 regular season games with the Rockets.

Draisaitl is arguably the Oilers’ best forward prospect, but that’s obviously only if you don’t count the undrafted Connor McDavid.

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