A duo of Rockets players have been invited to an NHL prospects tournament.

Kyle Topping and Leif Mattson have been added to the Carolina Hurricanes鈥� 2019 NHL prospects roster ahead of an exhibition showcase in September. The showcase, which will have multiple NHL prospect teams, runs Sept. 7 to 10 in Nashville, U.S.

Points leader for the Rockets last season, Topping said he鈥檚 ready for the opportunity.

鈥淚t鈥檚 super exciting,鈥� said Topping. 鈥淎nytime that you get the chance to go to a tournament like that it鈥檚 an honour. It鈥檚 going to be fun going with (Mattson), it will be a good experience for both of us.鈥�

Mattson set a career-high in points for the Rockets last season and will be keeping it simple ahead of the showcase.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an experience that I鈥檒l cherish for sure,鈥� said Mattson. 鈥淚 just need to go in show them what I can do. It鈥檚 pretty cool having both Kyle and I go together.鈥�

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As part of the Hurricanes鈥� roster, Topping and Mattson could potentially face-off against fellow Rockets player Nolan Foote and the Tampa Bay Lightning during the showcase.

All three Rockets will return to 91大黄鸭 for camp ahead of the Rockets home-opener against Spokane on Sept. 21.

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