Cristall is playing in his fourth full season with the Kelowna Rockets and has been appointed as one of the Alternate Captains. Since returning to the team on October 7, he has made a significant impact, scoring in five of the six games he played in October. He started strong with a goal and multiple assists in a 9-4 victory over the Portland Winterhawks, where he was named the First Star of the game. Cristall continued to contribute offensively, scoring key goals and assisting on others, particularly for fellow teammate Tig Iginla. By the end of October, he had tallied five goals and 11 assists for a total of 15 points, maintaining a +11 rating. The Rockets have improved their performance since his return, showing a record of 4-1-0-1.