Rockets Return Home for Double-Header Before Hitting the Road
Published on November 13, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kelowna Rockets (7-6-1-1) return to Prospera Place for a weekend double-header before heading south of the border for a Sunday matchup in Everett.
The Rockets host the Lethbridge Hurricanes (6-14-0-1) on Friday night, followed by the Spokane Chiefs (9-9-0-0) on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7:05 pm on Friday and 6:05 pm on Saturday. The weekend concludes Sunday afternoon when Kelowna visits the Everett Silvertips (15-2-2-0) at Angel of the Winds Arena.
Fans can catch both home games live for free on Victory+ or by listening live on 104.7 The Lizard, with tickets available at selectyourtickets.com.
The Rockets are coming off a somewhat successful Island trip, splitting their weekend series against the Victoria Royals, capped by a 6-3 victory on Saturday. Kelowna now has points in four of their last five games and continues to find offensive momentum led by Tij Iginla (9G, 3A), Carson Wetsch (4G, 11A), and Tomas Poletin (9G, 5A).
Friday's matchup will feature two notable debuts for the Rockets: Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick Peyton Kettles, acquired earlier this month from the Swift Current Broncos, and Shane Smith, who will face his former team, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, in his first home game since joining Kelowna.
LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES
Lethbridge enters the weekend sitting dead last at 11th in the Eastern Conference and is led offensively by Luke Cozens (13G, 16A) and Logan Wormald (11G, 15A) who have both been the primary scorers for the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have struggled to keep pucks out of their net this season, allowing 97 goals through 21 games.
Kelowna will look to take advantage of a Hurricanes penalty kill that sits at 69.9%, while continuing to build chemistry among their newly formed forward lines.
SPOKANE CHIEFS
The Rockets will wrap up their homestand with a key Western Conference test against the Spokane Chiefs, who defeated Kelowna 8-2 in the season opener. Spokane has gone 9-9-0-0 since, led by Mathis Preston (7G, 8A) and Chase Harrington (7G, 6A).
Kelowna will look for revenge after an 8-2 loss on opening night back in September. They will have to take advantage of a Spokane powerplay, which is at a league-low 8.22%
EVERETT SILVERTIPS
The Rockets travel to Everett to close out the weekend against one of the WHL's hottest teams. The Silvertips (15-2-2-0) sit atop the Western Conference standings, powered by Matias Vanhanen (5G, 25A) and Julius Miettinen (12G, 16A).
Everett has lost all four of their games at home this season, which gives hope to a Rockets team coming off a three-in-three. The Rockets will look to slow the league's most potent offense and build off their recent road success, having gone 6-3-0-0 away from home.
ROCKETS INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Rockets Record: 7-6-1-1
Goals For/Against: 49 GF / 53 GA
Power Play: 11/68 (16.2%)
Penalty Kill: 13/62 (79.0%)
INJURY REPORT
Will Sharpe (UBI) - Day-to-Day
Gabriel Guilbault (UBI) - Day-to-Day
UPCOMING WHL MILESTONES
Mazden Leslie - 1 point shy of 200 career WHL points
Mazden Leslie - 6 games away from 300 career WHL games
Carson Wetsch - 7 games away from 200 career WHL games
Hiroki Gojsic - 5 points shy of 100 career WHL points
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
After these weekend matchups, the Rockets head back home to take on the Edmonton Oil Kings for a mid-weekday game November 19th at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at selectyourtickets.com!
Western Hockey League Stories from November 13, 2025
- Rockets Return Home for Double-Header Before Hitting the Road - Kelowna Rockets
- Forward Sarkenov to Miss 15 Games Due to IIHF World Junior Commitments with Kazakhstan - Spokane Chiefs
- Cougars Fight Cancer Night Returns November 22nd at CN Centre - Prince George Cougars
- 2026 Memorial Cup Ticket Packages On Sale Now - Kelowna Rockets
- Ticket Packages on Sale for 2026 Memorial Cup Presented by Kubota - WHL
- Rebels Acquire Draft Pick from Wild - Red Deer Rebels
- Wenatchee Wild Announce Acquisition of 2008-Born Forward Torre from Red Deer Rebels - Wenatchee Wild
- Parascak's Hat Trick Powers Cougars Past Royals 4-2 - Prince George Cougars
- Hawks Dominate First Two Periods, Fall to Raiders in Final Frame - Portland Winterhawks
- Vees Fall to Hurricanes - Penticton Vees
- Warriors Look to Bounce Back Following Saturday Loss - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Hockey for All Is Back this Friday - Victoria Royals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
