Curtis Hamilton is rejoining the 琉璃神社 Rockets.

The Rockets announced on Tuesday morning that Hamilton is rejoining the organization as the team鈥檚 assistant general manager.

鈥淚鈥檓 very excited to have Curtis join the Rockets organization full-time,鈥� said 琉璃神社 Rockets President and General Manager Bruce Hamilton. 鈥淐urtis has a strong understanding of our league, having played in the Western Hockey League for four seasons. I believe his master鈥檚 degree in sports management will help him transition into a management role with our organization. We look forward to him bringing his thoughts and experiences to our staff and team moving forward.鈥�

Hamilton served as an assistant coach for the Rockets back in the 2020-21 bubble season and retired from playing professional hockey earlier this year.

The 31-year-old recently received his master鈥檚 degree in sports management from Northern Ireland鈥檚 Ulster University while playing in the British Elite Ice Hockey League.

鈥淚鈥檓 very honoured and grateful for the opportunity,鈥� said Curtis Hamilton. 鈥淚鈥檝e been around the organization my entire life, I鈥檓 excited for what the future holds with the Rockets.鈥�

In the role, Hamilton will provide input and strategy on decision making with the team鈥檚 roster, transactions, personnel, and team operations.

Hamilton was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (48th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Over 10 professional seasons, he played in the NHL, AHL, and in Europe.

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