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Rockets' Bruce Hamilton is bending, not breaking with tradition

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. The phrase's origin dates back to the 16th century and is attributed to John Fitzherbert, who wrote in one of his many books - you can't make an old dog bark. Th...

Regan Bartel Sep 16, 2024 Photo credit: RocketFAN

Andrew Cristall: Older, wiser and worth the admission

Their skill level is undeniable. The chemistry between them makes the game of hockey look effortless. Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall and Prince George Cougars point producer Riley Heidt were ...

Regan Bartel Sep 10, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor

Shea Weber: Giving back for the love of the game

Shea Weber isn't ruling it out. No, a comeback bid is not in the cards after sitting out the last three seasons with both knee and foot injuries, but an NHL front-office assignment isn't out of the qu...

Regan Bartel Aug 28, 2024 Shea Weber at Kelowna's Hockey Fest - Photo credit: Peaktography

Things that make me go hmm...

The smiles are big. The excitement is palpable. A certain nervous tension is in the air. Oh, did we mention, the hair is on point for player photos? It must be the start of Kelowna Rockets training ca...

Regan Bartel Aug 27, 2024 Photo credit: RocketFAN

'To be a part of that team and that logo is a tremendous honour' - Derrick Martin

When Derrick Martin walks into Prospera Place next week on his first official day as the new assistant coach of the Kelowna Rockets, there won't be much fanfare. No players. No head coach. Not even th...

Regan Bartel Aug 02, 2024

Ethan Neutens crowning achievement: Attending LA Kings prospect camp

Ethan Neutens and Soccer Canada have something in common. The Kelowna Rockets forward and the men's and women's soccer teams both use drones to conduct business. Thankfully, that is where the similari...

Regan Bartel Jul 30, 2024 Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor

Things that make me go hmm...

If the WHL were an Anemometer, which is used to measure wind speed, it could be spinning like a tightly wound top. The winds of change started a week ago today when Kelowna Rockets Assistant Coach Jos...

Regan Bartel Jul 09, 2024 Photo credit: Kelowna Rockets

'I try to get through each day the best I can' - Mitch Fritz

Mitch Fritz has dealt with many challenges as a hockey player. It comes with the territory of being a 6-foot-8 behemoth on skates and playing during an era where fighting was commonplace, and the only...

Regan Bartel Jun 18, 2024 Photo credit: Paul Bereswill

Where are they now: Kelowna Rockets Rodney Southam

Rodney Southam never thought he would be a WHL champion. The 27-year-old couldn't have envisioned himself being a two-time captain of the Kelowna Rockets either. After achieving those goals and gainin...

Regan Bartel Jun 07, 2024 Photo credit: Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze Photography

Lorne Frey can identify a good WHL prospect, especially when its his grandson

Lorne Frey knows a few things about young hockey prospects. Spending over 40 years, either coaching at the WHL level or scouting them as the former director of player personnel for the Kelowna Rockets...

Regan Bartel Jun 05, 2024 Jan Frey, Blayke Moen, Lorne Frey and Carter Moen. Photo credit: Contributed.