The Kelowna Rockets played .500 hockey on its eventful road trip through the Western Hockey League’s East Division. After three wins in six starts, the team returned to the Okanagan Valley and now it’s time for the Christmas break in the WHL schedule. Or, perhaps these few days off are […]
Author: Glen Erickson
Blazers blank punchless Pats
If the Kamloops Blazers had hoped to play a perfect road game in Regina against the Pats, it’s quick start on offence certainly set things up favourably. Add the contribution by goaltender Dylan Ferguson – a 42-save shutout – and the mission was successfully accomplished in front of 5,459 fans […]
Rockets Science
As the Kelowna Rockets get ready for it six-game road trip through the Western Hockey League’s East division, the team sits firmly in second place in the B.C. Division with a record of 17-8-2-1. The Rockets are one of only six teams so far with less than 10 regulation losses […]
Rockets extend home ice winning streak
Despite the scoreboard reading a respectable “5-3” when time expired at Prospera Place in Kelowna, the issue was never in doubt as the Kelowna Rockets defeated the Prince George Cougars on Wednesday night. It was the Rockets ninth straight win on home ice and improved the team’s record to 15-8-2-1 […]
Kole Lind diagnosed with mononucleosis
The Kelowna Rockets announced after its 5-3 win at Prospera Place that 19-year-old forward Kole Lind has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. The news, delivered post-game by general manager Bruce Hamilton, is not necessarily all bad for Lind and the Rockets. “We have been informed by the medical team that he […]
Rookie Basran backstops Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Central Division-leading Medicine Hat Tigers 4-0 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak on home ice to eight games. Rookie Roman Basran was given the start in goal and delivered a milestone performance. The 16-year-old made 38 saves and stole the show, posting a […]
Rockets road woes continue
The Kelowna Rockets dropped its third straight road game on Wednesday night, a 6-2 decision to the Spokane Chiefs in front of 4,519 fans at the Veterans Memorial Center. It was the Rockets third straight loss on the road and second straight in which the team has given up six […]
Short-staffed Rockets drop 6-1 decision to Giants
To rather a large degree, the Kelowna Rockets arrived unarmed at the Langley Events Centre for its tilt against the Vancouver Giants. On a night when the list of players not dressed may have been the game story, the result was perhaps predictable as the Giants rode a four goal […]
Rockets dispatch pesky Hurricanes
Kelowna Rockets fans had better begin to think long and hard about sauntering into Prospera Place well after puck drop. You see, the home side has begun to make it a habit to score early and often. Another case in point – a pair of goals in the first 2:08 […]
Rockets subdue Oil Kings
There is one important question that every loyal sports fan will have to ask at some point after watching their favorite team on display. And that is: Would you rather your favorite team win ugly or lose ugly? It would seem an obvious answer. Was it a matter of the […]
