Regan Bartel Sep 09, 2023
When Trae Johnson was born, he was assigned a best friend at birth. The Kelowna Rockets forward is a twin to brother Myles. Johnson is in his second season playing junior hockey in Kelowna, while Myle...
Regan Bartel Sep 08, 2023 Photo credit: Facebook
Tyler Myers is entering his 15th season in the NHL. The former Kelowna Rockets defenseman spoke to RocketFAN last week about several things, including reaching 1,000 games at the NHL level, where he i...
Regan Bartel Sep 07, 2023
Let's call it self-diagnosis. It is the ability of an athlete to critique one's game and do it accurately to improve. Eli Barrett may be only 15, but that self-awareness will serve him well moving for...
Regan Bartel Sep 02, 2023
The Kelowna Rockets want to take another step in building a championship contender. While each season's goal is to capture the league title, the Ed Chynoweth Cup, realistically the target that the 202...
Regan Bartel Aug 28, 2023 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor
The house. The hanger. The hockey rink. Rinse and repeat for Kelowna Rockets forward Max Graham. The 19-year-old, preparing for the upcoming season, is also a member of the ground crew with Graham Hel...
Regan Bartel Aug 24, 2023 Photo credit: Graham Helicopters
People change. People evolve. Some for the better. Some for the worse. Defenseman Luke Schenn hasn't changed much from the time I first met him cutting his teeth with the Kelowna Rockets. His Saskatch...
Regan Bartel Aug 23, 2023 Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski
Scoring goals can mask a lot of problems. While defense may win championships, having the puck for extended periods of time in the offensive zone, and wearing down an opponent can go a long way in win...
Regan Bartel Aug 10, 2023
Kris Mallette has returned home with jet lag, a gold medal around his neck, and an upbeat attitude. Despite a 9-hour time difference, which some would consider a hockey hangover, Mallette helped Canad...
Regan Bartel Aug 08, 2023 Kris Mallette's gold medal
This article was published on January 30, 2023, and came during a time when some fans, not all, were calling for head coach Kris Mallette's head. We felt obligated to ask GM Bruce Hamilton about Malle...
Regan Bartel Aug 04, 2023 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor