Rockets Move Onto the Western Conference Championship
April 13, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
Kelowna, BC: The Kelowna Rockets are moving onto the Western Conference Championship after eliminating the Tri-City Americans 6-2 last night.
Tickets for the next round will go on sale Wednesday April 15th at the Select Your Tickets Box Office, online at www.selectyourtickets.com or call 250-762-5050.
Dates and the Rockets next opponent are still yet to be determined as the Vancouver Giants and Spokane Chiefs must play in a seventh and deciding game on Tuesday night. The Rockets will face the winner beginning Friday April 17th.
If Vancouver wins, the Rockets will begin play on the road Friday April 17th.
If Spokane wins, the Rockets will host Games One and Two beginning Friday April 17th.
Once an opponent is determined the Rockets will release specific playoff dates for the Western Conference Championship.
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Western Hockey League Stories from April 13, 2009
- Eastern Finals Schedule Announced - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hitmen To Face Brandon Wheat Kings In Eastern Conference Final - Calgary Hitmen
- WHL Announces Husky WHL Eastern Conference Championship Series Schedule - WHL
- Bernhardt Signs NHL Contract with Phoenix - Prince Albert Raiders
- Game Seven a Familiar Setting - Spokane Chiefs
- Rockets Move Onto the Western Conference Championship - Kelowna Rockets
- Game Notes For Game Seven - Vancouver Giants
- Wheat Kings' Colby Robak named Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week - WHL
- Giants Earn Double OT Win - Force Game Seven - Spokane Chiefs
- Giants Win 3-2 in Double OT - Vancouver Giants
- Backlund Scores Twice As Rockets Eliminate Americans - Tri-City Americans
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