Now 4-2-2-3 on season
Rockets let lead slip away
The Kelowna Rockets had the Victoria Royals right where they wanted them. Then came a goal with three seconds left in the second period, and everything began to change.Holding a 4-2 lead Friday night, the Rockets appeared poised to end their recent run of games requiring extra time. Instead, the Royals found new life, ...
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Confidence under pressure
'Don't play scared' - Rockets AC Josh Gorges
A young defenceman can sit on the bench for eight minutes, finally get his opportunity, make one mistake and wonder when he will play again. For Kelowna Rockets assistant coach Josh Gorges, that is the reality young players must learn to handle in the Western Hockey League. But the former NHL defenceman believes the ch...
Oct 23, 2026
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Extra time needed
Henderson leads Rockets' comeback, but Portland wins in shootout
The Kelowna Rockets are making a habit of keeping fans on the edge of their seats, even if Wednesday night's finish wasn't quite what they wanted.For the fourth straight game, the Rockets needed extra time to decide the outcome, and for the sixth time in their first 10 games, 60 minutes wasn't enough. This time, Portla...
Oct 22, 2026
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Leading by example
Captain Crunch
Rowan Guest has a clear idea of what he wants the Kelowna Rockets dressing room to look like. Now, as the team's newly appointed captain, he has an opportunity to help make it happen.The Rockets have named Guest their captain for the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season, recognizing the third-year d-man's experience an...
Oct 21, 2026
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Strength in numbers
'We're not satisfied with where we're at' - HC Derrick Martin
The Kelowna Rockets don't have a single player running away with the team scoring race. They don't need one. Nine games into the season, their strength comes from how many players are making a difference, and the numbers suggest there's more to this team than meets the eye.Nine Rockets have recorded six or more points....
Oct 20, 2026
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