06-08-2025
Kalder Varga Commits To Denver
Kelowna Rockets forward Kalder Varga has committed to Denver, it was announced late last week.
Hailing from Geneva, Ill., Varga split time last season between the Rockets and the U.S. NTDP U17. Although he was held pointless in five games with the NTDP, Varga scored 10 goals and added 14 assists for 24 points in 58 regular season games with Kelowna.
Before making the jump to the junior level in 2024-25, Varga played his minor hockey for the Windy City Storm and the Chicago Mission. In his 15U season with the Mission, Varga potted 40 goals and added 50 assists for 90 points in 50 games.
With Varga set to return to the Rockets this upcoming season, he will have the ability to continue to grow his game on a young Kelowna team before heading off to join the Pioneers in a couple years. A skilled forward who has the ability to create off the rush, Varga will be someone to keep an eye on for the 2026 NHL Draft.
