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Eyeing future success with bold moves
Rockets hoping for lottery luck
The Kelowna Rockets had little in the way of luck this season. Season-ending injuries to leading goal scorer Tij Iginla, captain Max Graham, and Michael Cicek, who was having a career year until a freak play saw a skate blade slit his forearm, made it a challenging season for the Rockets. With only 18 wins, they finis...
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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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A win that was a long time coming
Sweet victory!!
The Kelowna Rockets snapped a 14-game home-ice winless streak.
Mar 23, 2025
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Iggy reflects on successful hip surgery
Could a healthy Tij Iginla have saved the Kelowna Rockets' season?
Where would the Kelowna Rockets be this season if Tij Iginla had been healthy? It's difficult to argue that a playoff spot wouldn't have been within reach, even in the worst-case scenario, despite the departures of Andrew Cristall, Caden Price, and Marek Rocak at the trade deadline. Would Iginla have been the differe...
Mar 21, 2025
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Record drops to 17-43-4-2 on season
Rockets outscored by Royals
So much good in 14th consecutive home loss.
Mar 20, 2025
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Determination grows for 2nd round pick
Eli Barrett: Aiming for Rockets roster spot next season
It's hard not to root for Eli Barrett. The 16-year-old prospect of the Kelowna Rockets, who will turn 17 on April 11th, has given his all to his junior team this season. Rather than sulking or complaining about not making the team in his first full season of junior eligibility, the articulate Surrey, B.C. native roll...
Mar 19, 2025
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Playing with passion amid losing record
Things that make me go hmm...
We've reached the final week of the regular season, with the Kelowna Rockets having three games remaining. They'll face Victoria and Kamloops at home before wrapping up the 68-game schedule with a road matchup against the Vancouver Giants on Sunday. After that, the only event left will be the team's annual awards cerem...
Mar 18, 2025
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Rockets have lost 6 of 7 vs. Blazers
Feisty affair leads to road loss
The Kelowna Rockets lose both weekend games against the Kamloops Blazers.
Mar 16, 2025
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Record drops to 17-41-4-2 with setback
Rockets home woes continue
Another close game ends in defeat.
Mar 15, 2025
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Hoping to meet Sidney Crosby
Meeting hockey royality
Kelowna Rockets' injured captain, Max Graham, has a chance to stand next to hockey royalty this weekend. The 20-year-old is headed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he will meet with his new team, the Penguins. His playing rights were acquired in an NHL trade on March 8th, with former Portland Winterhawks star Cody G...
Mar 14, 2025
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Rocket player recovers after skate cut
'It was a frightening night' - Rockets forward Michael Cicek
February 21st is a date Michael Cicek will never forget. The 21-year-old Kelowna Rockets forward carries a reminder of that night, thanks to a scary incident and the quick, professional response of the off-ice medical team who came to his aid after an opponent's skate cut him. "It was a frightening night," Ci...
Mar 13, 2025
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30+ years of finding young talent
Scott Barber: A legacy of loyalty scouting with the Kelowna Rockets
Scott Barber has been a dedicated and loyal servant of the Kelowna Rockets for years. Now, more than three decades later, the former RCMP officer, who is based in Red Deer, continues his role as a scout with the team. RocketFAN had the opportunity to catch up with him last week as the team made its way through the Ce...
Mar 11, 2025
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Grueling road trip ends with optimism
Rockets building resilience for future success
It was a monumental challenge. Hotels, travel, and fierce competition for close to two weeks. The Kelowna Rockets faced the daunting task of playing eight straight games on the road, embarking on a 12-day journey that began in Prince George on February 25 and concluded in Edmonton on March 7. However, the road trip tru...
Mar 09, 2025
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Oil Kings go 3 for 7 on power play
Rockets penalties costly - again!
The Kelowna Rockets ended a Central Division road trip with a seventh straight loss.
Mar 08, 2025
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