Thinking About Watching The Rockets On The Road?
Published on March 30, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Rockets would love to see you in Kennewick, Washington for Games One & Two this weekend.
If you are making plans to head south of the boarder for the first two games of the series here is some information you need to know:
Tickets? - Tickets are available now through www.ticketmaster.com or you can get your tickets at the Toyota Center box office the night of the game. The box office is located on the Southside of the building, beside the main gate.
Where to stay? - The Red Lion Hotel is an excellent choice for visiting fans as the hotel offers a WHL rate. When making the reservation be sure and ask for the special WHL rate. 509-783-0611. The hotel is in walking distance of the rink
The Hilton Gardens Suites are also an option for fans; however they do not offer a WHL rate. The Suites are right across the parking lot from the Toyota Center. 509-735-4600.
Where to eat? - The Sunset Room & Lounge is an all age's buffet in the Toyota Center. The $12.00 buffet is open from 5:30 - 7:00 pm prior to the game.
Other restaurants within walking distance of the hotel and the Toyota Center is Red Robin, Red Lobster and Apple Bees. The shopping mall near the rink also has a food court and a Mexican restaurant.
WHL Playoffs - Round 2 Schedule
Game 1 - Friday April 3 @ Tri-City @ 7:05 pm
Game 2 - Saturday April 4 @ Tri-City @ 7:05 pm
Game 3 - Tuesday April 7 @ Kelowna @ 7:00 pm
Game 4 - Wednesday April 8 @ Kelowna @ 7:00 pm
Game 5 - Friday April 10 @ Tri-City @ 7:05 pm*
Game 6 - Sunday April 12 @ Kelowna @ 5:00 pm*
Game 7 - Tuesday April 14 @ Tri-City @ 7:05 pm*
*If Necessary
Tickets for Games 3 & 4 in Kelowna are on sale NOW at the Select Your Tickets box office, online at www.selectyourtickets.com or call 250-762-5050.
The Rockets and Americans faced each other FOUR times during the regular season, with both teams winning twice on home ice. The Americans outscored the Rockets 12-9.
Overall the Rockets are 4-2 in the second round of the WHL playoffs. These two teams last met in the second round during the 2004 WHL Playoffs with Rockets recording the win in seven games.
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- Thinking About Watching The Rockets On The Road? - Kelowna Rockets
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