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WHL Kelowna Rockets

Rockets Lose Fourth Straight

December 3, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Kelowna Rockets' Gabriel Szturc in action
Kelowna Rockets' Gabriel Szturc in action
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: John Keller)

The Kelowna Rockets dropped their fourth consecutive game, falling 5-1 to the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA.

Jake Sloan and Parker Bell posted three-point nights, while first star Tomas Suchanek stood tall, stopping 36 of the 37 shots he faced.

Talyn Boyko faced his former team for the first time since being dealt to Kelowna last season, he stopped 21 of 26 shots.

It was the Americans first victory over the Rockets in over four years, they last beat the Rockets on October 13, 2018.

GAME SUMMARY

The Americans jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with Tyson Greenway(14), Adam Mechura(10) and Parker Bell(9) all finding the back of the net.

Jake Sloan(10) pushed Tri-City out to a four-goal lead in the second period.

Jackson DeSouza(4) broke the Americans shutout bid just before the midway point of the third period. Parker Bell(10) restored Tri-City's four-goal lead.

ADDITIONAL STATS

Kelowna outshot Tri-City 37 to 26

Kelowna was 0/4 on the powerplay, while Tri-City was 2/4

The Rockets record is now 9-12-2-0

The two will meet again on February 20, 2023 at Prospera Place

UP NEXT

Kelowna will wrap up their road trip at 4:00 pm in Everett tomorrow.

The next Rockets home game is December 9th when they'll host the Victoria Royals for the annual teddy bear toss game. Single-game tickets for all Rockets home games are on sale at Select Your Tickets. Tickets can be purchased online through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office, or by phone at 250-762-5050.

Mini Packs are now on sale for the 2022-23 season, pick from between a six or twelve-game pack. Click here to learn more about Mini Packs.

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Kelowna Rockets' Gabriel Szturc in action
Kelowna Rockets' Gabriel Szturc in action
(John Keller)		   



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