Portland (5) Kelowna (4)
Submitted by Kelowna Rockets
Credit: Marissa Baecker

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Kelowna Rockets 5-4 on Saturday night in Prospera Place.
The Rockets jumped out to an early lead on a power play marker from Nick Merkley. The Winterhawks would draw even, but the Rockets would have a late period surge collecting a goal from Gordie Ballhorn followed by a goal from Kyle Topping just 49 seconds apart. Kelowna led 3-1 after 20 minutes.
Reid Gardiner scored just under fi...
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