In a time when structurally sound hockey is applauded and low-scoring, defensive games are the norm, the Kelowna Rockets and Prince George Cougars abandoned that philosophy Wednesday night at Prospera...
Regan Bartel Nov 10, 2022 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor
Recording 100 career points in the Western Hockey League is a terrific accomplishment. Hitting the milestone in a quick fashion is even more impressive. Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall is clos...
Regan Bartel Nov 09, 2022 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor
Regan Bartel Nov 05, 2022 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor
It used to be one of the best rivalries in the WHL. Oddly, it happened when the Kamloops Blazers were the teacher, and the Kelowna Rockets were the pupil. The Blazers, in the mid-90's were winning thr...
Regan Bartel Nov 05, 2022 The wooden logo inside the Kelowna Rockets office. Photo credit: RocketFAN
Everybody needs a helping hand. Someone to lean on in times of struggle, or a strong inner circle that can celebrate the small victories in life. Athletes, too, need a strong support system to get the...
Regan Bartel Nov 04, 2022 Jean-Ian Filiatrault has a chuckle with Talyn Boyko after practice. Photo credit: RocketFAN
Scott Hoyer is headed to Vancouver. Don't worry, the Kelowna Rockets athletic therapist hasn't been involved in a trade with the BC Division rival. Hoyer has been added to the support staff for the 20...
Regan Bartel Nov 02, 2022 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor
We all age. Sadly, father time can not be stopped. As we get older, health issues become a concern. While traveling around to other WHL arenas, specifically post COVID, I don't run into the familiar f...
Regan Bartel Nov 01, 2022 Photo credit: RocketFAN
Over a long 68-game regular season, you need a game like we witnessed Friday night at Veterans Memorial Coliseum to keep the juices flowing. The chips are down, and a loss seems imminent, yet the team...
Regan Bartel Oct 29, 2022 Photo credit: RocketFAN
With the Kelowna Rockets back on the bus this morning headed to Portland, it got me thinking. Which is the second oldest arena in the Western Hockey League? Why the second? I already know who plays ou...
Regan Bartel Oct 27, 2022 Photo credit: Oregon Hist. Soc. Research Lib
Kelowna Rockets d-man Caden Price along with teammate Andrew Cristall have both been named 'B' prospects in NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list. Regan Bartel spoke to Price about ...
Regan Bartel Oct 26, 2022 Photo credit: Kelowna Rockets