Kelowna Rockets Blanked by Cougars
January 13, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
Kelowna Rockets center Alex Swetlikoff (left) against the Prince George Cougars
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: James Doyle/Prince George Cougars)
The Kelowna Rockets were shutout 4-0 by the Prince George Cougars Saturday night at the CN Centre in Prince Geroge, BC.
Cougar, Josh Maser (16) opened the scoring when he fired a wrist shot past Rockets starter, James Porter 7:57 into the opening period. The Cougars held a 1-0 lead after one period of play.
Prince George took a 2-0 lead when the puck went off a Rocket and into the net, Josh Curtis (7) was credited with the goal. The Rockets made a goaltending change 3:22 into the period, replacing Porter with Roman Basran.
Vladislav Mikhalchuk (14) extended Prine George's lead to 3-0, 1:01 into the third period. Mikhalchuk (15) scored his second of the night while on the power-play at 13:52.
The Rockets record moves to 17-21-3-1.
Roman Basran turned aside 8 of the 10 shots he faced in relief of James Porter. Porter stopped 18 of the 20 shots fired on him, his record moves to 5-9-2-1. The Cougars outshot the Rockets 30-20.
Kelowna now returns home to host Vancouver Canucks prospect Jett Woo and the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday, January 16th for Hat Trick Wednesday. Enjoy the game with a hot dog and pop for only $19.99; your ticket must be purchased before 2:00 pm on game day. Tickets are on sale at selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
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 Kelowna Rockets center Alex Swetlikoff (left) against the Prince George Cougars (James Doyle/Prince George Cougars) |
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