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Rockets Tripped by Victoria in OT

November 13, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Victoria Royals came from behind to take down the Kelowna Rockets on Monday at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, BC.

The Rockets led by two goals after the opening period, but the Royals chipped away with goals in the second and third periods to force the game into overtime. Unsuccessful on three power plays in regulation, Victoria capitalized on their fourth-man advantage of the game in overtime.

Multiple Rockets made their return to the lineup from injury including Marcus Pacheco who had been out since training camp with a lower-body injury, Kayden Longley who missed the Rockets last three games with a lower-body injury, and Jari Kykkanen who missed the last three games with a lower-body injury.

Andrew Cristall who missed the Rockets last game left tonight's game midway through the second period and did not return, a status update was not available postgame.

GAME SUMMARY

The Rockets opened the scoring with back-to-back goals 59 seconds apart at the midway point of the opening frame. Tij Iginla (14) snapped his six-game goalless drought, letting a shot go from the high slot that beat Braden Holt glove side. The Royals clearing attempt was blocked by Andrew Cristall, unable to get a shot off Max Graham tracked down the puck at the side of the net to set up Gabriel Szturc (7) in front.

Justin Kipkie's (3) shot from the point hit a Rockets stick and deflected past Jake Pilon sixteen minutes into the second period.

After a setup by Cole Reschny,Kipkie (4) struck again to tie the game with 4:43 to go in regulation.

Max Graham was called for tripping in overtime, giving the Royals a four-on-three power play. Hemmed into their own zone, the Rockets penalty killers were unable to clear the puck allowing the Royals multiple opportunities where Kipkie (5) completed the hat trick.

ADDITIONAL STATS

The Rockets record is now 7-10-2-0

Kelowna's power play was zero-for-six on the night

Victoria outshot Kelowna 25-24

Jake Pilon stopped 21 of the 24 shots he faced

Ty Hurley appeared in his 100th WHL regular season game

The Royals lead the eight-game season series 3-1, the two will face off again tomorrow night in Victoria

UP NEXT

Kelowna will face the Royals again tomorrow night at 7:05 pm on the road.

The next Rockets home game is Saturday, November 18 when the Rockets will welcome the Prince George Cougars. That game will feature live music from the band Bush Party.

Single Game Tickets for all Rockets games 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 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and opens at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday home game days.

Six and twelve game Mini Packs for the Kelowna Rockets season are now on sale through Select Your Tickets.

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