Competitive training camp
Rockets eye tough roster decisions
The Kelowna Rockets are going to have a different look when they hit the ice this fall.That's only natural.After hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup, the organization has spent the summer reshaping its roster. Some familiar faces have moved on, a talented European forward is on the way, and several veterans will be battling ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Coaching vacancy
Don Hay steps back, Rockets search begins
The Kelowna Rockets are looking for a new assistant coach, but one of the most respected hockey minds in the game isn't disappearing.Don Hay is simply stepping back.The 72-year-old joined the Rockets on June 27th of last year, brought in to provide experience and another set of eyes behind the bench as Kelowna prepared...
Jul 21, 2026
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Madden Daneault's expanded role
First overall pick gets green light for 2026-27 Rockets season
Rockets press release:The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 2026 WHL Prospects Draft first overall selection Madden Daneault is eligible to play up to 34 regular-season games with the club during the 2026-27 season under Hockey Canada's Western Canadian Development Model (WCDM).Daneault, selected first overall by th...
Jul 15, 2026
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Adding more American talent
Rockets add Minnesota product
Rockets media release: The Kelowna Rockets have added another talented forward to their prospect group, signing 2007-born winger Cole Braunshausen (pronounced BROWN-how-zen) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.Braunshausen was originally listed by the Rockets during the 2025-26 season and now officially join...
Jul 13, 2026
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The calm before the WHL storm
No games, fewer headlines, but plenty happening in hockey
Early July is always an interesting time in the Western Hockey League.The noise has faded.The season is over. The draft is complete. Free agency has opened and closed. For the most part, the hockey world takes a collective breath.And it should.For those who work in junior hockey, this is the one time of year when they ...
Jul 08, 2026
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