WHL Kelowna Rockets

Rockets Split Weekend With Blazers

September 10, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Kelowna Rockets battle the Kamloops Blazers
Kelowna Rockets battle the Kamloops Blazers
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)

The Kelowna Rockets picked up their first win of 2023 with a 4-2 victory over the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday at Prospera Place.

It was a different story from the night before, where Kelowna fell 4-2 in Kamloops. Veterans Max Graham and John Babcock both posted three points on the night, while goaltenders Nathan Kam and Jari Kykkanen split the playing time in net for Kelowna.

Fifteen-year-old forwards Owen Folstrom, Kanjyu Gojsic and sixteen-year-old defencemen Lachlan Staniforth and Jackson Gillespie all dressed for the Rockets. Returning players from last season Marcus Pacheco, Michael Cicek, Turner McMillen, Andrew Cristall, Ismail Abougouche, Marek Rocak and Caden Price were all scratched for the game.

GAME SUMMARY

Max Graham (1) opened the scoring 6:15 into the game with a one-timer from the high slot.

Logan Peskett (1) took off on a breakaway, beating Blazers starter Matthew Kieper early into the second frame. Shea Van Olm (3) pulled Kamloops back within one with a power play tally.

The Rockets power play was able to capitalize on a one-timer from Tij Iginla (1) just before the midway point in the third. Iginla later set up John Babcock (1) with the insurance goal of the game. Van Olm (4) tallied his second power play goal before the end of the game.

There are no highlights for preseason games. To view the box score from tonight's game click here.

UP NEXT

The Rockets have the week off until the weekend when they'll wrap up the presaeson with a pair of home games.

Kelowna will host Vancouver on Friday and Victoria on Saturday - puck drop is set for 7:05 pm both nights. Tickets are on sale now at Select Your Tickets, the official ticket provider of the Rockets.

Tickets can be purchased:

- Online at selectyourtickets.com

- By calling Select Your Tickets at 250-762-5050

- Or by visiting the Select Your Tickets box office at the Prospera Place box office. The box office is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday, and opens at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday home game days.

Check out the Kelowna Rockets Statistics




Images from this story

Kelowna Rockets battle the Kamloops Blazers
Kelowna Rockets battle the Kamloops Blazers
(Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)		   



Western Hockey League Stories from September 10, 2023


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.

OurSports Central