Rivalries don't just happen overnight. They take years of games, moments, and emotions to build. But when two hockey towns just 62 kilometres apart finally meet at the major junior level, history has a way of catching up fast. Friday night in Penticton, the Vees officially entered the Western Hockey League, hosting the...

Despite going scoreless in the opening period of their first three games, the Kelowna Rockets are off to a strong start this season.

Gabriel Guilbault, a defenseman entering his second season with the Kelowna Rockets, has found an unusual outlet for a junior hockey player. His billet family has made it part of his development, encouraging him to learn life skills alongside hockey. "Once a week, our billet's challenge is to cook a meal for every...

For Kalder Varga, year two in the Western Hockey League is more than just another step in his development. It is his NHL Draft season, when every shift is tracked and every statistic is analyzed. For many 17-year-olds, that spotlight can feel overwhelming. Varga admits there is pressure, but he is focused on something ...

When Daniel Pekar laced up his skates last winter during a brief stint in Czechia's pro league, he found himself staring across the red line at a legend. Jaromir Jagr, who played 1,733 NHL games and once scored over 60 goals in a season, was still suiting up at age 53. For Pekar, then just 18, it was one of those momen...

The Spokane Chiefs spoiled opening night at Prospera Place, routing the Kelowna Rockets 8-2 on Friday. The visitors jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first period and never looked back, taking advantage of a series of early Kelowna mistakes. "Coming out and getting behind like that with the way we did with turning t...

The Spokane Chiefs, billed as one of the nation's top teams, lived up to the hype Friday night with a convincing road win.

The Kelowna Rockets are no strangers to big moments. From Memorial Cups to producing NHL stars, the franchise has carried a winning identity since relocating from Tacoma in 1995. Now, as the organization enters its 30th season in Kelowna, with the new season starting tonight, Bruce Hamilton remains the steady hand guid...

Kelowna Rockets press release: The Kelowna Rockets announced today that they have acquired 2006-born goaltender Josh Banini from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a conditional 2027 fourth-round pick and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick. Banini appeared in 26 games last season with the Warriors, posting a .89...

Two NHL stars are fired up. Kelowna Rockets hockey is staying on 104.7 The LIZARD. Alumni reaction? We've got it. Check out the video. The biggest news in Rockets Nation isn't just on the ice, it's on the air. 104.7 The LIZARD has signed a brand-new three-year broadcast deal with the Kelowna Rockets, guaranteeing every...