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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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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$5.1 million dollars in upgrades
From old school to major league: Prospera Place getting a new look
Things are heating up at Prospera Place, and not just because it's summer. The City of Kelowna is moving full steam ahead with a series of major upgrades aimed at enhancing the fan experience and getting the arena ready for the spotlight of the 2026 Memorial Cup. Some of the key pieces of equipment arrived this week, ...
Jun 06, 2025
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2025-2026 puck drop quickly approaching
Rockets open season vs. Chiefs
Kelowna Rockets press release: The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce that the club will open the 2025-26 WHL regular season on home ice against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, September 19, at 7:05 PM at Prospera Place. This marks just the third time in franchise history that the Rockets will face Spokane in a home...
Jun 04, 2025
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Big swing, big questions
Rolling the dice on Mazden Leslie
There's an old saying: If you don't ask, you don't get. The Kelowna Rockets didn't just ask, they pushed, pursued, and pulled off one of the most intriguing offseason moves in the WHL so far. The Rockets acquired defenseman Mazden Leslie last week from the Vancouver Giants, a 20-year-old with elite offensive upside and...
May 26, 2025
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