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Rockets Stifled by Chiefs

March 4, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Kelowna Rockets Left Wing Carsen Twarynski
Kelowna Rockets Left Wing Carsen Twarynski
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Marissa Baecker)

The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-2 to the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday night at Prospera place.

Hudson Elynuik(25) opened the scoring for Spokane 7:17 into the opening frame and the score remained 1-0 Chiefs through 20 minutes.

In the middle frame the two clubs traded chances but it was Carsen Twarynski scoring his team leading 40th goal of the season with 33 seconds to go in the period. The power play marker evened things at 1-1 heading into the final stanza.

5:01 into the third Ty Smith(14) made it 2-1 Chiefs sliding one past Rockets netminder James Porter. Kole Lind(37) evened things up once again at 13:41, but with just 1:14 to play, Elynuik(26) put a dagger in the hearts of the Rockets giving the Chiefs a one goal advantage. Elynuik(27) completed the hat-trick on the empty net for a 4-2 final.

James Porter's record falls to 19-9-3-1 afters stopping 24 of 27 shots he faced. Spokane outshot Kelowna 28-24.

Kelowna's record is now 38-22-4-2.

The Rockets are back in action on Wednesday, March 7th when they host divisional rival the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop is at 7:05pm at Prospera Place.

Join the Rockets when the WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to promote Organ Donation.... Presented by RE/MAX on March 10th when Kelowna hosts the Kamloops Blazers. The Rockets will wear Don Cherry themed jerseys, that will be available for Auction at www.kelownarockets.com starting on Tuesday, March 6th - Sunday, March 11th. 1000 Don Cherry Bobbleheads will be given away, and every fan will get a special Don Cherry hockey card. Take your picture with the Don Cherry cut-out that will be found on the concourse and use the hashtag #DonationDon for a chance to win a signed Don Cherry Bobblehead. Dress Up like Don Cherry and have a chance at even more great prizes during the 1st Intermission look-a-like contest. Tickets are available here: http://bit.ly/2oIefMi

Tickets are available for all Rockets home games through selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.

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Kelowna Rockets Left Wing Carsen Twarynski
Kelowna Rockets Left Wing Carsen Twarynski
(Marissa Baecker)		   



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