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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Bring in 2026-2027 season
Rockets schedule released
The Kelowna Rockets have announced their schedule for the 2026-27 season.The Rockets open the season on the road against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, September 19th. Kelowna's home opener follows one week later on Saturday, September 26th, when the Rockets host the Penticton Vees at Prospera Place in the annual Ba...
Jun 30, 2026
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Czech Mate
Two forwards chosen in CHL Import Draft
The Kelowna Rockets added two forwards in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, selecting 2007-born Jakub Frolo 33rd overall in the first round before taking 2009-born Petr Hörnig 173rd overall in the third round."We're excited about the players we were able to add today," said President & General Manager Bruce...
Jun 30, 2026
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Owen Hayden sent to T-Birds
Rockets deal young d-man to Seattle
The Kelowna Rockets and Seattle Thunderbirds, who often meet in the playoffs and also do business off the ice, completed a trade. Kelowna has sent 2009-born defenceman Owen Hayden, a 2026 CHL Import Draft second-round pick (112th overall), and a 2028 fourth-round pick to Seattle. In return, the Rockets receive a 2026 C...
Jun 29, 2026
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