Rockets Edge Victoria 3-2
February 21, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Victoria Royals 3-2 on Friday night in Victoria as the Rockets extended its winning streak to four games.
Leon Draisaitl scored the game winning goal, late in the third period, and added two assists in the win in the first of two games between the two teams this weekend.
The Rockets trailed 2-1 heading to the third period before scoring twice in the third and coming back for the win, improving its season record to a WHL-best 46-9-3-1.
Josh Morrissey and Cole Linaker also scored for the Rockets while Michael Herringer earned the win in net.
Kelowna outshot Victoria 32-27 in the game.
The two teams meet again Saturday in Victoria and then Wednesday in Kelowna.
Western Hockey League Stories from February 21, 2015
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