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February 19, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Kelowna Rockets' Trae Johnson in action
Kelowna Rockets' Trae Johnson in action
(Kelowna Rockets, Credit: Steve Dunsmoor)

The Kelowna Rockets continued their homestand with their second consecutive win, picking up a 3-1 victory over the Portland Winterhawks at Prospera Place on Saturday night.

The Rockets were outshot 46-15 by the Winterhawks, with goaltender Talyn Boyko earning first-star honours after his 45-save performance.

"It's a gutsy effort by the group, but you can't go anywhere without Talyn Boyko," said Rockets head coach Kris Mallette in his postgame media availability. "He was phenomenal tonight and gave us a chance to come out with the win.

GAME SUMMARY

Gabe Klassen (30) was credited with a power play goal after it went in off of the skate of Jackson DeSouza and into the Rockets net 13:25 into the game.

Marcus Pacheco (9) ripped up the left wing while short-handed, he slammed on the breaks at the top of the left faceoff circle and then ripped a shot past Jan Spunar to tie the game late into the second period.

Trae Johnson's centring feed to Turner McMillen (7) 1:38 into the third period pushed the Rockets ahead for the first time in the game. Adam Kydd (16) added an insurance goal minutes later.

ADDITIONAL STATS

Kelowna was 0/4 on the power play, while the Winterhawks were 1/7 on the man advantage

The Rockets record is now 19-30-3-0

Gabriel Szturc recorded his WHL 100th point, picking up an assist on the third goal of the game

UP NEXT

Kelowna will wrap up their five-game homestand with an early 2:05 pm game against the Tri-City Americans on Monday, February 20th.

Monday's game against Tri-City will be a Fan First Menu game with $2 hot dogs and $5-$6 options from Blue Ribbon. The Fan First Menu is available at all Monday to Wednesday regular season games.

Single-game tickets for all Rockets home games are on sale at Select Your Tickets. Tickets can be purchased online through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office, or by phone at 250-762-5050.

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Kelowna Rockets' Trae Johnson in action
Kelowna Rockets' Trae Johnson in action
(Steve Dunsmoor)		   



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