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Andrew Cristall scored twice in his return to the Kelowna Rockets lineup Saturday

Andrew Cristall scored twice in his return to the Kelowna Rockets lineup Saturday

Nov 25, 2023 / 11:00 pm

It didn't take long for Kelowna Rockets fans to litter the ice at Prospera Place with more than a thousand stuffed animals Saturday night. Max Graham scored...

Blazers snap three-game losing streak with 6-3 win over Giants

Blazers snap three-game losing streak with 6-3 win over Giants

Nov 24, 2023 / 9:18 pm

Nathan Behm and Shea Van Olm scored two goals apiece to help the Kamloops Blazers snap a three-game losing streak Friday to start the post-Fraser Minten era off...

Blazers send Minten to Saskatoon in exchange for picks, Kamloops product

Blazers send Minten to Saskatoon in exchange for picks, Kamloops product

Nov 24, 2023 / 12:31 pm

The Kamloops Blazers have traded their captain to recoup some of the draft picks they gave up last year, as well as a forward with Kamloops roots. Fraser Minten...

Rockets shut out 2-0 Wednesday in Seattle

Rockets shut out 2-0 Wednesday in Seattle

Nov 22, 2023 / 11:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets were unable to build upon Tuesday night's slump-busting win. Twenty-four hours after snapping a nine-game losing streak the Rockets were...

Strong showing from Minten not enough as Blazers fall 7-3 to Hurricanes

Strong showing from Minten not enough as Blazers fall 7-3 to Hurricanes

Nov 22, 2023 / 9:28 pm

A three-point night for Fraser Minten wasn’t enough Wednesday for the Kamloops Blazers, who fell 7-3 at Sandman Centre to the Lethbridge Hurricanes....

Kelowna Rockets snap long losing streak beating Lethbridge 4-1

Kelowna Rockets snap long losing streak beating Lethbridge 4-1

Nov 21, 2023 / 9:45 pm

The 2023-2024 Kelowna Rockets will ensure they won't become a dubious footnote in Rockets lore. The Rockets Tuesday snapped a long nine game losing streak...

Kelowna Rockets host Lethbridge Tuesday looking to avoid a dubious record

Kelowna Rockets host Lethbridge Tuesday looking to avoid a dubious record

Nov 21, 2023 / 9:00 am

There are some records teams cherish and others they would just as soon avoid. The Kelowna Rockets find themselves on the cusp of the latter. The Rockets head...

Blazers run into hot goalie, drop 3-2 shootout decision in Spokane

Blazers run into hot goalie, drop 3-2 shootout decision in Spokane

Nov 19, 2023 / 7:44 pm

A short-handed goal in the third period proved costly Sunday for the Kamloops Blazers, who fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Chiefs in Spokane. Andrew Thomson and...

Fragile Rockets unable to protect lead, drop 9th straight

Fragile Rockets unable to protect lead, drop 9th straight

Nov 18, 2023 / 10:15 pm

Fragile and frustrated. Those words perfectly describe the psyche of the Kelowna Rockets as they look for answers as to how to snap a losing streak that has...

Kelowna Rockets deal forward Logan Peskett to Regina for two draft picks

Kelowna Rockets deal forward Logan Peskett to Regina for two draft picks

Nov 16, 2023 / 4:22 pm

The Kelowna Rockets and Regina Pats completed a minor deal Thursday. The Rockets sent forward Logan Peskett to the Pats in exchange for a pair of bantam draft...

Rockets drop eighth straight, 5-3 in Victoria Tuesday

Rockets drop eighth straight, 5-3 in Victoria Tuesday

Nov 14, 2023 / 10:40 pm

The Kelowna Rockets are limping back home to the Okanagan with one point to show for a four game road trip and now mired in an eight game losing streak...

Swift Current Broncos suspend coach indefinitely

Swift Current Broncos suspend coach indefinitely

Nov 14, 2023 / 4:16 pm

The Swift Current Broncos have suspended their head coach Devan Praught indefinitely. The suspension, announced by club GM Chad Leslie Tuesday, centered around...

Kelowna Rockets squandered a quick start in a 3-2 overtime loss in Victoria

Kelowna Rockets squandered a quick start in a 3-2 overtime loss in Victoria

Nov 13, 2023 / 6:00 pm

Great start - no finish. That was the story of the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 overtime loss to the Royals in Victoria Monday afternoon. Despite a single point, the...

Sydor hat trick not enough as Chiefs double up Blazers 6-3

Sydor hat trick not enough as Chiefs double up Blazers 6-3

Nov 11, 2023 / 8:46 pm

A Dylan Sydor hat trick wasn’t enough Saturday for the Kamloops Blazers, who were doubled up 6-3 by the Chiefs in Spokane. Sydor did all the scoring for...

Kelowna Rockets continue to struggle to score in 2-1 defeat in Everett

Kelowna Rockets continue to struggle to score in 2-1 defeat in Everett

Nov 10, 2023 / 10:20 pm

Earlier this season the Kelowna Rockets were able to outscore their problems. And seemingly score at will. Over the course of a losing streak that has now...

Ernst pitches shutout as Blazers beat Americans for first road win of season

Ernst pitches shutout as Blazers beat Americans for first road win of season

Nov 10, 2023 / 9:36 pm

Dylan Ernst was perfect in net Friday in Kennewick, Wash., as the Kamloops Blazers blanked the Tri-City Americans to earn their first road win and first shutout...

Kelowna Rockets hit the road looking to snap five-game slide

Kelowna Rockets hit the road looking to snap five-game slide

Nov 9, 2023 / 9:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets hope Everett is where they can turn around a dismal two-week stretch of games. The Rockets head into Everett for Friday's tilt with the...

Blazers outgunned by Winterhawks in 7-3 defeat Wednesday at Sandman Centre

Blazers outgunned by Winterhawks in 7-3 defeat Wednesday at Sandman Centre

Nov 8, 2023 / 9:31 pm

The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to an early lead Wednesday at Sandman Centre before surrendering a converted touchdown en route to a 7-3 loss to the Portland...

Kelowna falls 4-3 in Tri-City Tuesday

Kelowna falls 4-3 in Tri-City Tuesday

Nov 8, 2023 / 9:39 am

The Kelowna Rockets squandered a pair of two goal leads Tuesday in a 4-3 defeat in Tri-City. It was the fifth loss in a row for the reeling Rockets who continue...

Kelowna Rockets fall 3-1 to the visiting Red Deer Rebels Saturday

Kelowna Rockets fall 3-1 to the visiting Red Deer Rebels Saturday

Nov 4, 2023 / 10:50 pm

The Kelowna Rockets slump has reached four games. The Rockets, who had won four straight entering last weekend's two-game road trip south of the border,...

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