Major move in the crease
Rockets sign American goalie
Rockets press release: The Kelowna Rockets are proud to announce that they have signed goaltender Harrison Boettiger to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Boettiger, a 6'2", 186-pound netminder from Wheat Ridge, Colorado, was originally selected 4th overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2022 WHL U....
Jun 23, 2025
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Benches, dentists, and dreadlocks
Things that make me go hmm...
The Kelowna Rockets have just released the details on their 2025-2026 season ticket packages, and honestly? Not bad at all. If you're a senior, you can catch every game in a Memorial Cup year for about $650. That's like the cost of a new iPhone case and five trips to Denny's. Adult season tickets come in around $800, w...
Jun 20, 2025
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Billet speaks on hosting Leon Draisaitl
From shoveling snow to NHL stardom
That classic line from Canadian rock legends Trooper - "We're here for a good time, not a long time" - could've been written specifically for Leon Draisaitl's brief but memorable stint with the Kelowna Rockets. Picture it: January 6, 2015. Kelowna International Airport. Cameras flashing, reporters buzzing, Ro...
Jun 15, 2025
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Making a difference off the ice
Rockets' Carson Wetsch wins donation award
WHL press release: Kelowna Rockets forward Carson Wetsch has won the Dayna Brons Honorary Award. The recognition is presented annually by Hockey Gives Blood to recognize a player who exhibits outstanding dedication to patients who rely on blood and stem cell products in Canada. "It's been a blast doing this for t...
Jun 10, 2025
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WHL drama doesn't do days off
Things that make me go hmm...
Take a couple of weeks off, and what happens? While I was eating smoked meat in Montreal and pretending to speak perfect French in Quebec City, the junior hockey world exploded with off-ice drama. Even if you're just a casual fan, it's been impossible to miss. And if you're a Rockets fan like we are, there's a lot to d...
Jun 09, 2025
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