The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-3 to the Tri-City Americans
November 2, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-3 to the Tri-City Americans in overtime
(Kelowna Rockets)
The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-3 to the Tri-City Americans in overtime on Wednesday night in Kennewick, WA.
Kole Lind got the Rockets started with his ninth of the year 3:12 in to the opening frame. Kyle Olson(2) tied things up for the Americans at 5:41. The Americans collected another before the period was out and Kelowna trailed 2-1 after 20 minutes.
After the Americans extended their lead to two, Nolan Foote(4) notched a power play marker to bring the Rockets back within one. The score was 3-2 in TC's favour after 40 minutes.
Jack Cowell(5) tied things up for the Rockets in the later stages of the third and for the second time in three meetings Kelowna and Tri-City were headed to overtime.
Michael Rasmussen(7) scored in overtime to defeat the Rockets 4-3.
James Porter made 37 stops on 41 shots as the Rockets were outshot 41-32.
Kelowna's record is now 7-5-2-1.
The next stop for the Rockets is in Victoria where they play back-to-back nights against the Royals on November 3rd and 4th.
Kelowna is back home again on Friday, November 10th when they host the Vancouver Giants followed by the Red Deer Rebels the very next night.
Tickets are available for Rockets home games through selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
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