Two-goal lead slips
Rockets let opportunity slip away
For 20 minutes, the Kelowna Rockets looked like they were on their way to their most satisfying win of the young season. They were physical, they were generating chances, and they had the WHL-leading Brandon Wheat Kings chasing the game. A two-goal lead after the opening period put the Rockets in an ideal position to c...
Oct 11, 2026
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A lesson in leadership
Leon Draisaitl wouldn't give up his cellphone
Leon Draisaitl wasn't giving up his cellphone.Not for Travis Crickard. Not in Prince George. And certainly not simply because the Rockets coaching staff told him to.It was one of those small moments that probably meant little at the time.Looking back now, with Draisaitl established as one of the NHL's biggest stars, it...
Oct 9, 2026
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RocketFAN
11 players with multi-point games
Rockets burst Broncos bubble
Some starts are good; others can change the entire complexion of a hockey game.The Kelowna Rockets had one of those Wednesday night.They scored five in the opening period, added three more in the second, and cruised to a 10-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos at Prospera Place.The win came in Game 2 of a five-game hom...
Oct 8, 2026
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A Bronco with a interesting backstory
A homecoming of sorts for Luke Huska
A new face with a familiar last name has arrived in the Western Hockey League, and tonight he will be wearing Swift Current Broncos colours against the Kelowna Rockets.His name is Luke Huska.He is 16 years old.And yes, he is the son of former Kelowna Rockets head coach Ryan Huska, the winningest coach in franchise hist...
Oct 7, 2026
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Building leadership
No captain, no problem
The Kelowna Rockets still don't have a captain, but head coach Derrick Martin isn't worried about the missing letter on a jersey.In fact, he believes the most important leadership work is already happening inside the dressing room.The Rockets are taking a different approach to leadership this season, one that goes well...
Oct 6, 2026
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