Rockets forward's heroics recognized
Ty Hurley wins WHL award
The Western Hockey League announced today that Kelowna Rockets forward Ty Hurley has been awarded the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as WHL Humanitarian of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Hurley, a 19-year-old product of Sherwood Park, Alta., showed quick thinking that proved to be lifesaving in December. While on ...
May 02, 2024
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Glen Sanders celebrates 20 years in NHL
An end of an era for NHL scout
An NHL scout, who is seen regularly at Kelowna Rockets home games, is calling it a career.
Apr 29, 2024
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It won't be a quiet summer for franchise
Rockets close books on season; ready themselves for 2024-2025
The Kelowna Rockets have put the final touches on the 2023-2024 season. It included player exit meetings, which involved General Manager Bruce Hamilton and coaches Kris Mallette and Josh MacNevin. "When we met with the 19-year-olds, we have four or five that want to come back and play as overagers," Hamilton ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Caden Price cashes in with Kraken
Kraken sign Kelowna Rockets defenseman of the year
Seattle Kraken Press Release: Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have signed 2023 third-round pick Caden Price to an entry-level contract. The three-year, two-way contract ($908,000 AAV) is set to begin next season, and he is expected to report to Seattle's American Hockey League (AHL) affil...
Apr 25, 2024
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Owner/GM believes team has turned corner
'I thought our guys made some big strides' - Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton
This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two will be featured on Friday. Bruce Hamilton is not the warm and fuzzy type. The General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets shows emotion, a competitive spirit and isn't satisfied with mediocrity. Each season, he believes his team should challenge for a league title, or i...
Apr 23, 2024
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Rockets elite scorer joins AHL
Andrew Cristall gets a taste of pro hockey
Rockets Press Release: The Washington Capitals announced today that they have re-assigned forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Cristall recorded 111 points (40g, 71a) in 62 games with Kelowna this season. The 5'10", 175-pound forward ranked ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Veteran coach reflects on series loss
'You have to experience losing to win' - Rockets HC Kris Mallette
The Kelowna Rockets season ended Friday night at the hands of the Prince George Cougars. Heading into a Western Hockey League semi-final series, most believed the result was inevitable considering the Cougars were rated as the top team in the Canadian Hockey League for the majority of the season. Losing the series four...
Apr 21, 2024
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A crowd of 6,018 took in game five
Rockets season ends with road loss
The Kelowna Rockets fought to the end against a formidable foe.
Apr 20, 2024
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