Shane Smith Named Winner of 2026 Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy

April 22, 2026 - KELOWNA, BC - Kelowna Rockets forward Shane Smith has been named the winner of the 2026 Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy. The award is presented annually to the Western Hockey League's Humanitarian of the Year. Acquired from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in a mid-season trade, Smith made an immediate impact both on and off the ice during the 2025-26 campaign. In 61 regular season games, Smith recorded 33 goals and 35 assists for 68 points while playing a key role in the Rockets' success. Away... Full Story

Rockets Erase 3 Goal Deficit to Survive another Game

April 16, 2026 - The Kelowna Rockets have forced a game five against the Everett Silvertips after a crazy 4-3 overtime victory. The Rockets were down 3-0 with 12:07 left to go in the game before scoring three times, including a Shane Smith goal to tie the game with 7.7 seconds to go. In overtime it was Tij Iginla who scored the game-winning goal. Goaltender Josh Banini came in relief of Harrison Boettiger and was spectacular in the win. GAME SUMMARY Everett came out flying and opened the scoring just 1:04 ... Full Story

Rockets Drop Game 3 against Silvertips

April 15, 2026 - The Kelowna Rockets dropped Game 3 on Tuesday night at Prospera Place, falling 4-1 to the Everett Silvertips. Everett broke the game open in the second period, scoring three times to take control. Tomas Poletin scored the lone goal for Kelowna in the loss. Silvertips goaltender Anders Miller was the standout performer, turning aside 36 of 37 shots to backstop Everett to the victory. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS | POST GAME: MARTIN GAME SUMMARY The opening frame was played at a fast pace, and t... Full Story

Update on Ty Halaburda

April 13, 2026 - KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets would like to provide an update on forward Ty Halaburda following the injury sustained during Game 2 in Everett. Halaburda has been released from Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and will travel home to Victoria today with his family. He will be out for the remainder of the season as he recovers from a head injury. The Rockets medical staff will oversee his care moving forward, and he is expected to rejoin the team later this month. The Kelown... Full Story

• Update on Ty Halaburda - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) April 13
• Rockets Fall, 4-2, to Silvertips in Game 2 - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) April 11
• Rockets Fall Game One to Silvertips - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) April 11
• Kelowna Rockets Announce Second Round Playoff Schedule vs Everett Silvertips - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) April 7
• Rockets Sweep Blazers and Advance to the Second Round - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) April 2
• Rockets Take 2-0 Series Lead With 5-1 Win Over Blazers - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 28
• Rockets Beat Blazers, 3-1, in Game One - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 27
• Kelowna Rockets to Select First Overall in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 26
• Kelowna Rockets Announce First Round Playoff Schedule vs Kamloops Blazers - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 23
• Rockets Lose, 5-0, to Vees - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 21
• Rockets Lose Tight Battle to Vees - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 20
• Rockets Face Vees in the Final Weekend of Regular Season Action - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 19
• Rockets Round One Tickets On Sale Now - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 18
• Vojtech Cihar Records First Career Hat-Trick in Rockets' 5-1 win over Blazers - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 14
• Rockets Cruise Past Blazers, 4-1 - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 14
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April 17	WHL	Kelowna 1 at Everett 2 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
April 15	WHL	Everett 3 at Kelowna 4 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
April 14	WHL	Everett 4 at Kelowna 1 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
April 11	WHL	Kelowna 2 at Everett 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 10	WHL	Kelowna 1 at Everett 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 1	WHL	Kelowna 6 at Kamloops 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
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• Rockets defenceman anxious for his first action in more than six months - WHL Kamloops This Week (May 1)
• Kelowna Rockets eliminated from WHL playoffs, focus shifts to Memorial Cup - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 18)
• Kelowna Rockets have been eliminated from the WHL playoffs but look ahead to the Memorial Cup - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 18)
• Game day in Penticton as the Vees continue their historic first WHL playoff run - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 17)
• Kelowna Rockets keep season alive with impropable comeback - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 16)
• Rockets stay alive with OT win - WHL Kelowna Daily Courier (April 16)
• Kelowna Rockets roared back from 3-0 down to edge Everett 4-3 in overtime to keep their playoff season alive - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 16)
• Rockets now trail series 3-0, home tonight - WHL Kelowna Daily Courier (April 15)
• Kelowna Rockets on brink of elimination after 4-1 loss to Everett, down 3-0 in series - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 15)
• Kelowna Rockets will be fighting for their playoff lives when they hit the ice at Prospera Place Wednesday - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 15)
• Kelowna Rockets forward Halaburda out for season after head injury - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 14)
• Everett Silvertips lead 2-0 in second round playoffs, Kelowna Rockets player hospitalized from hit and fall during Saturday's Tips game - WHL Snohomish County Tribune (April 13)
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