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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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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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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$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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