Ex-Kelowna Rockets d-man retires
'That's all she wrote' - Riley Stadel
Riley Stadel always knew his hockey career would come to an end - just not this soon. Now 29, the Kelowna Rockets alumnus and Surrey, B.C. native made it official on April 15, announcing his retirement from professional hockey in a heartfelt Instagram post. "That's all she wrote, I have made the decision to retire...
Apr 25, 2025
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The push is on: WHL playoffs heat up
Things that make me go hmm...
Dan Bylsma's dismissal as head coach of the Seattle Kraken comes with an intriguing backstory. In the winter of 2015, the 54-year-old spent a few days with the Kelowna Rockets as a guest coach. At the time, he was in between jobs after being let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins in June 2014, though he remained on their pa...
Apr 22, 2025
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RocketFAN
6 ex-Rockets' ready for playoff push
Alumni ready for Stanley Cup glory
Six former Rockets will represent five different NHL teams, so the Kelowna Rockets will be well represented in the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leon Draisaitl is back in the playoffs with the Edmonton Oilers, as is Jamie Benn with his Dallas Stars. Josh Morrissey and Luke Schenn will suit up for the W...
Apr 19, 2025
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Trio turn heads of NHL scouts
Draft day hopeful's deliver despite difficult season
While the 2024-25 season on the ice was a challenging one for the Kelowna Rockets, with just 18 wins and only three coming after January 10th, there were bright spots - especially for three players eyeing the 2025 NHL Draft. Forwards Hayden Paupanekis, Dawson Gerwing, and defenseman Will Sharpe all saw their draft stoc...
Apr 15, 2025
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Building by selecting astutely
Rockets pick 3rd, and 9th at draft table
Kelowna Rockets press release: The Western Hockey League announced today that the Kelowna Rockets have been granted the third pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft following the completion of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery. The Rockets also hold the 20th overall pick, which was acquired from the Spokane Chiefs in ...
Apr 11, 2025
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