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WHL Kelowna Rockets

Silvertips Visit For Pink At The Rink Game

October 13, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Kelowna Rockets will be looking to pick up a win on Friday night when they host the Everett Silvertips for the annual Canadian Cancer Society Pink in the Rink game.

It marks the 11th season that the Rockets have donned pink jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game with the proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Fans can find the silent auction behind section 114/115 outside of Select Your Tickets.

Kelowna was last in action on Wednesday, falling 5-2 to the Victoria Royals in Victoria. The Rockets held a one-goal lead heading into the third, but the Royals pushed back with four unanswered goals in the final frame. Nicholas Cristiano made 24 saves on 28 shots.

The Everett Silvertips also played on Wednesday, downing the Edmonton Oil Kings 6-2 on home ice. Edmonton jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the second period, but the Silvertips responded with five straight goals - including a hat trick by Olen Zellweger.

Tickets

Single-game tickets for Wednesday's game and all other Rockets games are available 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.

Roster Updates

Talyn Boyko remains away at the training camp of the New York Rangers ECHL affiliate, the Jacksonville Icemen.

Players to watch

Kelowna

Nolan Flamand recorded the second career multi-goal game of his WHL career on Wednesday night in Victoria. He's tied for fifth in team scoring with five points (2G, 3A) through seven games.

Rockets captain Colton Dach will make his home debut of the season on Wednesday. He was held pointless in Wednesday's contest, but recorded a team-high ten shots on net.

Gabriel Szturc moved into sole possession of the team lead in scoring after posting an assist on Wednesday night. He's recorded 12 points (4G, 8A) over seven games this season.

Everett

Anaheim Ducks prospect and World Junior gold medalist Olen Zellweger posted an assist and three goals in Wednesday night's game against the Oil Kings. He now has five points through three games since being returned by the Ducks.

Centreman Austin Roest leads the 'Tips in scoring with nine points (5G, 4A) over six games.

Steel Quiring's name will ring a bell with Rockets fans, he was dealt to the Calgary Hitman in exchange for current Rocket Adam Kydd. Everett acquired the Vernon product from Calgary on September 30th.

Series at a glance

2021-22 Season Series vs EVT (1-2-0-0)

Dec. 8 @ Evertt 5-3 L

Feb. 6 @ Evertt 6-2 L

Feb. 11 vs Seattle 4-3 SOW

2022-23 Season Series vs EVT

Oct. 14 vs Evertt 7:05 pm

Nov. 25 @ Everett 7:05 pm

Dec. 4 @ Evertt 4:05 pm

Feb. 15 vs Everett 7:05 pm

Watch and listen

Radio broadcast

Rockets games will be broadcast on 104.7 FM the Lizard this season with Regan Bartel calling all of the action.

Don't forget to download the RocketFAN app and visit rocketfan.ca for more exclusive Rockets content from Pattison. Fans can stream the radio broadcast of all Rockets games on the app.

Online video stream

All Rockets games will be available on WHL Live on CHL TV. WHL Live on CHL TV is available to fans anywhere in the world, providing high-quality streaming of WHL games on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV platforms, via mobile with iOS and Android, and on web using Safari or Google Chrome web browsers. Visit watch.chl.ca for complete details and subscription options.

Online 50/50

The Kelowna Rockets online 50/50 is back for the 2022-23 season!

The online 50/50 will give fans in Rockets fans located in British Columbia and those who are attending the game the chance to win during every Rockets home game this season. The 50/50 will also raise important dollars for the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association.

Tickets will be available for purchase on all game days starting at 9 a.m. PT and end at the start of the third period on the same day.

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