WHL Kelowna Rockets

Soustal Lifts Rockets in OT

Published on April 5, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 2-1 in overtime Monday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, winning their best-of-seven series in seven games over the Blazers.

Tomas Soustal scored at 7:07 of overtime to give the Rockets the win, advancing to the second round of the playoffs to take on Victoria.

The goal ended a tight series between the two rivals and sent the Rockets into Round 2 of the WHL Playoffs.

The Rockets opened the scoring in the first period when Justin Kirkland batted home a rebound after a Tyson Baillie chance to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead after the first.

The Blazers tied the game in the second period on a goal-mouth scramble that forced the referees to huddle before calling it a goal and the team's were tied 1-1 through the second period and regulation.

The Rockets will now face the Victoria Royals in the second round of the WHL Playoffs with games 1 and 2 in Victoria on Thursday and then Saturday night.

Games three and four are April 12th and 14th at Prospera Place.

Here is the full schedule:

1. @Vic Apr 7

2. @Vic Apr 9

3. @Kel Apr 12

4. @Kel Apr 14

5. @Vic Apr 15*

6. @Kel Apr 17*

7. @Vic Apr 19*

Tickets for games three and four in Kelowna go on sale on Tuesday morning through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.

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