Rockets Lose First Half of Home and Home in Kamloops
January 7, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-1 on Friday night at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops.
World Juniors competitors Dillon Dube, Calvin Thurkauf, and Tomas Soustal all suited up for the Rockets for the first time since mid-December.
Kelowna recorded 31 shots on Blazers goaltender Dylan Ferguson but only Dube was able to beat him.
Michael Herringer stopped 33 of 36 shots against but the Rockets fell 3-1. Herringer drops to 17-10-2-0 on the season.
The Rockets fall to 23-15-3-0 on the year.
The Rockets are back in action tomorrow night when they host the Blazers for the second half of their home and home.
Tickets are available for Rockets home games through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
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