Eyeing future success with bold moves
Rockets hoping for lottery luck
The Kelowna Rockets had little in the way of luck this season. Season-ending injuries to leading goal scorer Tij Iginla, captain Max Graham, and Michael Cicek, who was having a career year until a freak play saw a skate blade slit his forearm, made it a challenging season for the Rockets. With only 18 wins, they finis...
Mar 28, 2025
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John Glen reflects on rivalry loss
Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL
The owner of the Vernon Vipers is praising the Penticton Vees for their move to the Western Hockey League. John Glen, speaking from his home in snowy St. Albert, Alberta, shared with RocketFAN, "It's a smart business move for them." The Vees were granted an expansion franchise by the WHL on Monday. They wil...
Mar 27, 2025
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John Glen reflects on rivalry loss
Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL
The owner of the Vernon Vipers is praising the Penticton Vees for their move to the Western Hockey League. John Glen, speaking from his home in snowy St. Albert, Alberta, shared with RocketFAN, "It's a smart business move for them." The Vees were granted an expansion franchise by the WHL on Monday. They wil...
Mar 27, 2025
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Hardnosed Rocket d-man picks up hardware
Nate Corbet reflects on growth and future goals
At the start of the season, Nate Corbet might have pictured himself as a leader in penalty minutes for the Western Hockey League. What he didn't foresee, however, was being named the Kelowna Rockets Defenseman of the Year. The 19-year-old, known for his tough play, received the honor at Tuesday's year-end awards cerem...
Mar 26, 2025
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Vees will make on-ice debut in 2025-26
Penticton Vees joins WHL as expansion team
After 18 years of being a thorn in the side of the Western Hockey League to acquire top junior players, the premiere franchise in the BCHL based in Penticton is now the league's newest expansion team. The Penticton Vees, located in the south Okanagan just a 40-minute drive from Kelowna, will begin play in the 2025-202...
Mar 24, 2025
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Kalder Varga reflects on his first season in the WHL, where he was one of 15 - 2008-born players to score 10 or more goals.
Kelowna Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton looks ahead to a busy summer for the team - building for the 2026 Memorial Cup. O
Nate Corbet was named the @kelownarocketswhl defenseman of the year. The 19 year-olds was asked what he needs to improve on this summer.
