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Stanley Cup bound team is Kelowna Rockets connected

The Kelowna Rockets' relationship with the Stanley Cup championship-bound Edmonton Oilers is a long one. Who will forget Connor McDavid and his teammates landing in Kelowna in September of 2019 and sp...

Regan Bartel Jun 03, 2024 Photo taken in Kelowna by Marissa Baecker - Shoot the Breeze

Andrew Cristall is taking a brief pause in pursuit of playing pro

'Hi Mom, I'm home.' That phrase is music to the ears of Jodi Cristall, the mother of Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall. Jodi and her husband Alex are enjoying having their teenage son with them ...

Regan Bartel May 30, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmore

Rockets take two at U.S Prospects Draft

Rockets Press Release: The Kelowna Rockets made a pair of selections in the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft on Wednesday, drafting forwards Colton Lien and Drew Larioza. With their first pick of the day,...

Regan Bartel May 08, 2024 Photo credit: RocketFAN

Rockets scouts finally picking from a position of strength

Pinch me, I'm dreaming. That may best describe how Kelowna Rockets Director of Player Personnel Terry McFaul is feeling heading into Thursday's Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. McFaul and his sc...

Regan Bartel May 07, 2024 Photo credit: RocketFAN

Rockets close books on season; ready themselves for 2024-2025

The Kelowna Rockets have put the final touches on the 2023-2024 season. It included player exit meetings, which involved General Manager Bruce Hamilton and coaches Kris Mallette and Josh MacNevin. "Wh...

Regan Bartel Apr 26, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor

Kraken sign Kelowna Rockets defenseman of the year

Seattle Kraken Press Release: Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have signed 2023 third-round pick Caden Price to an entry-level contract. The three-year, two-way contract ...

Regan Bartel Apr 24, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoore

A Kelowna Rockets road win is a must

Welcome to Prince George. For the second time in three days, it's another must-win game for the Kelowna Rockets. Game five goes tonight at CN Centre (104.7 The Lizard has the pre-game show at 6:35 pm)...

Regan Bartel Apr 19, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoore

Things that make me go hmm...

While most hockey fans in Prince George were oohing and aahing over rookie goaltender Josh Ravensbergen's back-to-back shutouts in games one and two, they should be looking at themselves as the real s...

Regan Bartel Apr 16, 2024 Photo credit: RocketFAN

Where have all the people gone?

Who's laughing now? The Prince George Cougars were the brunt of many a joke across the Western Hockey League for decades with the lack of fans attending home games at CN Centre. 'It's green seat night...

Regan Bartel Apr 10, 2024 Photo credit: Marshall Lu

'As a group, I am proud of everybody' - Rockets AC Josh MacNevin

"It has been a while." No truer words spoken by Kelowna Rockets Assistant Coach Josh MacNevin on his team advancing to the second-round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. "We obviously haven't had...

Regan Bartel Apr 08, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor