Rockets Win Opener 4-3
September 26, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 4-3 on Friday night at Prospera Place, winning its home opener and kicking off the 2015-16 WHL season in winning fashion.
Tyson Baillie had two goals and an assist and Dillon Dube had two helpers to lead the offense while Jackson Whistle was solid in net to earn the win.
With the game tied 1-1 after the first period, the Rockets scored three times in the second period to build a 4-2 lead as Baillie, Tomas Soustal and Justin Kirkland staked Kelowna to a lead.
The Blazers made the score 4-3 in the third period but Whistle was stellar, turning aside 13 Kamloops shots as the Blazers outshot Kelowna 33-30.
The Rockets continue a busy three game weekend on Saturday night in Kamloops in the back half of the home-and-home between the two rivals. On Sunday the Rockets will play in Vancouver against the Giants as Kelowna plays six straight road games.
Kelowna's next home game is October 9 against Victoria.
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from September 26, 2015
- Pats Announce 2015-16 Leadership Group - Regina Pats
- Rockets and Blazers Back at It in Kamloops - Kelowna Rockets
- Preview: Blades at Raiders - September 26th - Saskatoon Blades
- Tigers Drop Season Opener 5-1 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Game 2: September 26 vs. Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Game Notes for Home Opener - Swift Current Broncos
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Saturday, September 26 vs Kootenay - Calgary Hitmen
- Strong Hart Lifts Silvertips 2-0 - Everett Silvertips
- Royals Knock-Off Winterhawks in Home Opener - Victoria Royals
- Ronning Scores Twice as Giants Win 3-2 - Vancouver Giants
- Giants Sneak Past T-Birds in Season Opener - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Blades Strike Gold - Saskatoon Blades
- Blazers Deserve Better in 4-3 Loss to Rockets - Kamloops Blazers
- Broncos Spoil Wheat King Home Opener - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets Win Opener 4-3 - Kelowna Rockets
- Hawks Fall 4-1 in Season Opener - Portland Winterhawks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
