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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Team looks to build for the future
Rockets season ends abruptly
It wasn't supposed to end this quickly. The Kelowna Rockets were supposed to take the next step in pursuing an Ed Chynoweth Cup, a championship the team hasn't claimed since the 2015 season. Sports, like life, are unpredictable. Instead of gearing up for a long playoff run this spring, the Rockets now find themselves...
Mar 24, 2025
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Road record in 2024-2025 was 9-24-1-0
Rockets season ends with setback
The 2024-2025 season was put to bed with a loss in Langley:
Mar 24, 2025
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