Rockets tame Broncos in overtime
October 17, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
Kelowna Rockets left wing Mark Liwiski (right) vs. the Swift Current Broncos
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Marissa Baecker)
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Swift Current Broncos 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC.
The Broncos held a 1-0 lead after the first period thanks to Ben King (3). King's shot deflected and tricked past Rockets starter Cole Schwebius.
Nolan Foote (5) and Pavel Novak (5) both netted goals in the second period to pull the Rockets ahead 2-1 after two periods of play.
Brecon Wood (2) tied the game up just past the five-minute mark in the third period. The game needed overtime to determine a winner.
Just 65 seconds into overtime Foote (6) found the back of the net for the second time to secure the victory for the Rockets.
Kelowna's record moves to 6-3-1-0.
Schwebius stopped 22 of the 24 shots fired on him to pick up his first regular-season win as a Rocket, his record is now 1-1-0-0. Kelowna outshot Swift Current 36-24.
The Rockets will be back in action on Saturday when they face the Kamloops Blazers on the road at the Sandman Centre.
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 Kelowna Rockets left wing Mark Liwiski (right) vs. the Swift Current Broncos (Marissa Baecker) |
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