Summer of change for Kelowna Rockets
Draft lottery and head coaching hire on horizon
It isn't urgent, but it's definitely something the Kelowna Rockets will address this summer. At the moment, the hockey club has bigger priorities, like making moves, by trading draft picks at the WHL Prospects Draft, before zeroing in on a new head coach. With the Western Hockey League draft lottery on Thursday, that...
Apr 08, 2025
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Roster changes and renovations
Things that make me go hmm...
The Kelowna Rockets are missing out on playing meaningful games this spring. While they fought for the eighth and final playoff spot late in the season, there's a big difference between those "do or die" games and the actual intensity of playoff hockey. The pressure is higher, and the stakes are much greater....
Apr 01, 2025
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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...
Mar 28, 2025
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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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