Rockets Provide Injury Update on Goaltender Josh Banini
Published on January 11, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
Kelowna Rockets goaltender Josh Banini
(Kelowna Rockets)
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets have provided an update on goaltender Josh Banini following an injury sustained during Saturday night's game against the Portland Winterhawks.
Banini was struck by a puck under the eye while sitting on the bench during the contest and was immediately attended to on the ice before being stretchered off as a precaution. He was transported for further evaluation following the game and then was re-evaluated in Kelowna on Sunday afternoon.
The Rockets can confirm that Banini will be out week-to-week with a possible hyphema. He is in good spirits and continues to be monitored closely by the team's medical staff.
The Kelowna Rockets would like to extend their sincere thanks to Rockets Athletic Therapist Scott Hoyer for his quick and decisive response in managing the situation, as well as to the Portland Winterhawks training staff and on-site paramedics for their immediate assistance.
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