Justin Jarmolicz speaks with RocketFAN
'The sky's the limit' for Madden Daneault, says longtime coach
For most 15-year-old hockey players, playing in the Western Hockey League means seeing limited action while they adjust to the pace and physicality of the league.For Madden Daneault, he'll have a much bigger opportunity.The Kelowna Rockets' first overall selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft is eligible to play up ...
Aug 18, 2026
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AHL deal
Veteran signs pro contract
Rockets Press Release:The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce that forward Shane Smith has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.Smith, 21, joined the Rockets in a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in November 2025, arrivi...
Aug 11, 2026
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RocketFAN
AHL deal
Veteran signs pro contract
Rockets Press Release:The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce that forward Shane Smith has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.Smith, 21, joined the Rockets in a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in November 2025, arrivi...
Aug 11, 2026
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Notes, quotes and anecdotes
Things that make me go hmm...
HIROKI MOVING TO HIGHER GROUND?Hiroki Gojsic is going to get every opportunity to begin his professional hockey career this season. While the 20-year-old is eligible to return to the Rockets for his overage season, he's already a signed player in the Nashville Predators organization. Nashville selected Gojsic in the th...
Aug 10, 2026
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Rockets land loyal assistant coach
End of an Era: Mike Reagan leaves SJHL for WHL
Mike Reagan waited 19 years to leave Flin Flon.Not because he couldn't.Not because opportunities never came.He stayed because he had one promise to keep.He wasn't leaving until the Bombers won an SJHL championship.Mission accomplished.After leading Flin Flon to an SJHL championship this past season, the winningest coac...
Aug 05, 2026
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