The lost art of true sports storytelling
Why athlete stories should never fade
There was a time when getting into sports journalism was not about going viral, or chasing clout with hot takes. It was about telling stories. Not just the scores and stats, but the human side of the athletes we cover. What drives them? What shaped them? What failures and doubts have they carried, and what moments stil...
Jul 22, 2025
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One call, one commitment
Luke Schenn's call, Mazden Leslie's answer
Sometimes, all it takes is one phone call. That call came earlier this week, from NHL defenceman and Kelowna Rockets alumnus Luke Schenn to 20-year-old blueliner Mazden Leslie, a player caught between two very different hockey paths. Leslie had recently been acquired by the Kelowna Rockets in a trade with the Vancouver...
Jul 19, 2025
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Calculated trade with rival pays off
Mazden Leslie reconsiders and joins Rockets
Mazden Leslie probably found himself at a bit of a crossroads this offseason. After four years and 280 regular season games with the Vancouver Giants that showed steady growth on the back end, the 20-year-old had a decision to make. NCAA hockey was on the table. So was turning pro. But in the end, Leslie chose one more...
Jul 15, 2025
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Martin and Huska: Young but ambitious
40 and Fired Up
When Derrick Martin was named head coach of the Kelowna Rockets, a natural question popped up: How does he stack up, age-wise? He's not the youngest in team history - that title belongs to Ryan Huska - but Martin brings his own strengths to the job. Huska was just 32 when he took over in 2007. There were doubts. He was...
Jul 14, 2025
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Is the NCAA grass really greener?
WHL's grit and grind is unmatched
Alright, hockey fans, it is official. Gavin McKenna is heading to Penn State. Nope, he did not get cut, and no, he is not running off to join some wild frat party. He is chasing opportunity and a cool $700,000 thanks to a new NCAA rule that lets college athletes earn money from their name, image, and likeness. Who woul...
Jul 10, 2025
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RocketFAN Social
It was almost a week ago that the Kelowna Rockets introduced Don Hay as an associate coach. We spoke to him at length about joining an arch rival.
We spoke to Derrick Martin about becoming the new head coach of the Kelowna Rockets. #hockeycoaching
Legendary @thewhl coach Don Hay has joined the @kelownarocketswhl as an associate. He spoke about joining a team hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup. #hockey
