Captain Consistency
Carson Wetsch warming up for playoff run
For most of this season, Carson Wetsch has changed the way he plays for the Kelowna Rockets.The 19-year-old captain is still scoring, but he is doing more than that. He is making plays, holding onto the puck, and helping the players around him."Give credit to my teammates and the coaches," Wetsch told RocketF...
Mar 03, 2026
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Little time to prepare for WHL debut
Von Lakovic seizes his moment
They say timing is everything in junior hockey. For Von Lakovic, timing showed up fast. Really fast. One minute, he was at home. Next, he was on a bus heading to Wenatchee. Saturday night, the 16-year-old forward stepped into the Western Hockey League for the first time, making his debut with the Kelowna Rockets agains...
Mar 02, 2026
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End February with upset loss
Third period collapse in Wenatchee
It was supposed to be a simple, business-like road win across the border. One last stop in Wenatchee.One last push before the calendar turns to playoff mode. Instead, it became one of the most shocking third periods the season has delivered. The Kelowna Rockets watched a tight, controlled hockey game fall apart Saturda...
Mar 01, 2026
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D-man delivering with big minutes
Parker Alcos finding his fit
The trade deadline move that brought Parker Alcos to the Kelowna Rockets was made with the spring in mind. For Alcos, though, it was also about something much more immediate. Starting over.In the middle of a season.On a team that already knows exactly what it wants to be. So far, it has felt easy. After arriving from t...
Feb 27, 2026
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Winners of five straight
Rockets survive Seattle scare
The push for home-ice advantage stayed alive Wednesday night, but it was anything but smooth for the Kelowna Rockets.In front of a restless crowd at Prospera Place, Kelowna worked through an uneven night and still found a way to beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1, stretching its winning streak to five games.It was the R...
Feb 26, 2026
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