Kelowna Rockets explode for four in the first, snap three-game skid

Kelowna Rockets explode for four in the first, snap three-game skid

If opening night was any indication, this version of the Kelowna Rockets will be a smash hit. The Rockets unveiled three new players and welcomed two others back from the World Junior Hockey championship Wednesday, and beat back the visiting Tri-City Americans 5-2. Forwards Ty Halaburda and Vojtech ...

Rockets beat Tri City 5-2

The Kelowna Rockets put together a strong all-around performance Wednesday night at Prospera Place, scoring four first-period goals and cruising to a 5-2 victory over the Tri-City Americans. The win marked the return of Kelowna’s World Junior players and featured…

Costly first period leads to 5-2 loss for Tri-City

The Tri-City Americans came into Kelowna and fell 5–2 after going down 4–0 following a tough first period. Despite the early hole, Tri-City battled back and prevented the night from getting out of hand. First Period The opening frame featured several penalties and three combined power-play opportunities—two for Kelowna and one for Tri-City. The Rockets controlled the early pace as the Americans started slowly, outshooting Tri-City 9–1 to begin t…