REGAN'S RANT
Rockets close books on season; ready themselves for 2024-2025
The Kelowna Rockets have put the final touches on the 2023-2024 season. It included player exit meetings, which involved General Manager Bruce Hamilton and coaches Kris Mallette and Josh MacNevin. "When we met with the 19-year-olds, we have four or five that want to come back and play as overagers," Hamilton ...
Apr 26, 2024
Kraken sign Kelowna Rockets defenseman of the year
Seattle Kraken Press Release: Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have signed 2023 third-round pick Caden Price to an entry-level contract. The three-year, two-way contract ($908,000 AAV) is set to begin next season, and he is expected to report to Seattle's American Hockey League (AHL) affil...
Apr 25, 2024
'I thought our guys made some big strides' - Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton
This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two will be featured on Friday. Bruce Hamilton is not the warm and fuzzy type. The General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets shows emotion, a competitive spirit and isn't satisfied with mediocrity. Each season, he believes his team should challenge for a league title, or i...
Apr 23, 2024
Andrew Cristall gets a taste of pro hockey
Rockets Press Release: The Washington Capitals announced today that they have re-assigned forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Cristall recorded 111 points (40g, 71a) in 62 games with Kelowna this season. The 5'10", 175-pound forward ranked ...
Apr 22, 2024
'You have to experience losing to win' - Rockets HC Kris Mallette
The Kelowna Rockets season ended Friday night at the hands of the Prince George Cougars. Heading into a Western Hockey League semi-final series, most believed the result was inevitable considering the Cougars were rated as the top team in the Canadian Hockey League for the majority of the season. Losing the series four...
Apr 21, 2024
Rockets season ends with road loss
The Kelowna Rockets fought to the end against a formidable foe.
Apr 20, 2024
A Kelowna Rockets road win is a must
Welcome to Prince George. For the second time in three days, it's another must-win game for the Kelowna Rockets. Game five goes tonight at CN Centre (104.7 The Lizard has the pre-game show at 6:35 pm). It isn't ideal, but you have to embrace the challenge. The Rockets' are the lower seed, so they need to win in Prince ...
Apr 19, 2024
Rockets down, but not out!
If we've learned one thing about the 2023-2024 edition of the Kelowna Rockets, they won't go quietly into the night. In essence, they won't go down without a fight. Facing playoff elimination last night at Prospera Place, down three games to none in a best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series, the Rockets dug ...
Apr 18, 2024
Rockets don't fold under pressure
A second-period offensive outburst and strong goaltending keep the Rockets' playoff hopes alive.
Apr 18, 2024
Rockets backs are against the wall
Matteo Danis scored at 1:22 of overtime, lifting the Prince George Cougars to a 4-3 win over the Kelowna Rockets Tuesday night at Prospera Place. The Cougars lead the series three games to none, with game four tonight (104.7 The Lizard pre-game show starts at 6:35 pm) at Prospera Place. Danis, acquired in October for a...
Apr 17, 2024