2026-10-12
iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Wheat Kings -
The Kelowna Rockets picked up a point on Pink in the Rink Night but fell 3-2 in overtime to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday at Prospera Place. Jakub Frolo and Jacob Henderson scored for Kelowna, while Harrison Boettiger made 18 saves. The Rockets have now earned points in three straight games. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS | POST-GAME: MARTIN GAME RECAP The Rockets came out strong, outshooting Brandon 10-4 in the opening period and building a two-goal lead. Jakub Frolo opened the scoring at 8:33, making a nice move in tight before sliding the puck five-hole on Wheat Kings goaltender Ryley Budd for his first career WHL goal. Cole Braunshausen and Peyton Kettles picked up the assists. After killing off a pair o
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Blades fend off Pats’ third period onslaught for 2000th WHL win -
Hutzinger nets first career goal, Psohlavec holds firm between the pipes in third period to secure home win over Pats Saskatoon, SK – Three goals through 40 minutes of play was enough for the Saskatoon Blades (4-2-1-0) to secure a 5-2 victory over the Regina Pats (3-3-0-1) at SaskTel Centre on Saturday. The victory marked the Blades' 2000th Western Hockey League (WHL) win in franchise history. "It was a good effort," said Blades Head Coach Dan DaSilva. "Obviously, they had a big push there in the third period, and we were able to weather the storm. We bent and didn't break, and when we did bend, Marty (Psohlavec) was there for us between the pipes there in the third period." 2008-born netminder Martin Psohlavec turned aside 21 shots in the third period and made 36 saves overall to improve his record to 3-1-0-0. The Blades were outshot 22-8 in the final frame and 38-33 at the fi
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Oil Kings Release Ferner -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have released 2006-born forward Kaslo Ferner. Ferner, out of Kelowna, B.C., played six games with the Oil Kings this season. He was held pointless and was -4 with seven penalty minutes. Ferner also registered 10 shots on goal. The Oil Kings are now at their maximum of three 20-year-old players. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great seats for as low as $20. The Oil Kings are back on home ice on October 18 when they host the Victoria Royals for the United Against Cancer game. Secure your seat today at oilkings.ca.
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Oil Kings Release Ferner -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have released 2006-born forward Kaslo Ferner.Ferner, out of Kelowna, B.C., play... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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2026-10-11
Brandon Wheat Kings @ Kelowna Rockets — Saturday, Oct 10th -
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Brandon Wheat Kings at Kelowna Rockets 10/10 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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Rockets Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Wheat Kings -
The Kelowna Rockets picked up a point on Pink in the Rink Night but fell 3-2 in overtime to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday at Prospera Place.... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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RECAP: Toyne and St. Louis net first WHL goals in Hawks 4-1 win -
Portland, Ore. – The Winterhawks got two first-career WHL goals from Trevor Toyne and Jordin St. Louis en route to a 4-1 win over the Wenatchee Wild Friday evening. Game #4: Wenatchee (1) vs. Portland (4) SOG: POR (40) – WEN (21) PP: POR (0/3) – WEN (1/6) Saves: Ondřej Štěbeták (20/21) – Tobiáš Tvrzník (36/40) COMPLETE BOX SCORE SCORING: POR – Trevor Toyne (1) from Luke Wilfley and Nathan Brown WEN – Kalen Miles (3) from Kayden Longley and Rui Han (Power Play) POR – David Hoy (2) from Luke Wilfley (Shorthanded) POR – Kyle McDonough from
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2026-10-09
Rockets Goaltender Josh Banini Clears CHL Overage Waivers -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 20-year-old goaltender Josh Banini has cleared CHL overage waivers.The move brings the Rock... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Josh Banini (G) from Kelowna Rockets -
Date: 10/09/2026 Player: Josh Banini (G) From: Kelowna Rockets Information: Waivers Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Rockets Goaltender Josh Banini Clears CHL Overage Waivers -
KELOWNA, BC – The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 20-year-old goaltender Josh Banini has cleared CHL overage waivers. The move brings the Rockets to the league maximum of three 20-year-old players on their roster ahead of the October 10 deadline. "Josh is a talented, athletic goaltender who competes hard every time he's in the net and plays with a lot of emotion," said Rockets General Manager Curtis Hamilton. "Just as importantly, he's a great teammate and was a real presence in our locker room. With four 20-year-olds on our roster, we had to make a difficult decision to get down to the league maximum of three ahead of the October 10 deadline. We want to thank Josh for everything he brought to our organization, and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward." Banini, a product of Edmonton, Alta., was acquired by Kelowna at the start of the 2025-26 season from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange fo
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Erupt for 10 Goals in Rout of Broncos -
The Kelowna Rockets put together their biggest offensive night of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Swift Current Broncos 10-2 at Prospera Place. Rowan Guest scored twice, while Owen Folstrom, Cole Braunshausen, Dawson Gerwing, Madden Daneault, Jaxon Kehrig, Ryan Oothoudt, William Matte and Tomas Poletin also found the back of the net. Harrison Boettiger turned aside 13 of 15 shots in the victory. This was the Rockets first time putting up double digits since November 18th, 2022, as they won 10-3 against the Spokane Chiefs. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS GAME RECAP The Rockets were tested early, killing off a pair of overlapping penalties in the opening minutes, and took over from there. Rowan Guest opened the scoring at 6
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Cardinal Sport Weekend Preview: Rockets host Wheat Kings on Pink in the Rink Night -
The Kelowna Rockets are back at Prospera Place on Saturday night to host the Brandon Wheat Kings on Pink in the Rink Night, with puck drop set for 6:05 p.m. Kelowna enters the weekend on a two-game winning streak after a 10-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Wednesday. Brandon arrives as one of the hottest teams in the league, having won three straight on its swing through the B.C. Division. The Wheat Kings will play in Penticton on Friday night before making the trip to Kelowna. Saturday is the first and only meeting of the season between the two clubs and the second of five consecutive home games for the Rockets. KELOWNA ROCKETS Kelowna improved to 3-2-1-0 on Wednesday with its most complete performance of the season. Nine different Rockets scored in the 10-2 win over Swift Current, and 14 of the team's 18 skaters recorded at least a point. Rowan Guest led the w
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Broncos Fall to Rockets in Kelowna -
The Swift Current Broncos wrapped up their visit to Prospera Place on Wednesday night, falling 10-2 to the Kelowna Rockets in the fourth game of their B.C. Division road trip. Kelowna opened the scoring at 6:49 of the first period when Rowan Guest found the back of the net. Owen Folstrom doubled the Rockets' lead just over a minute later, but the Broncos responded on the power play at 10:35. Zach Pantelakis scored his fourth goal of the season, with Kayd Ruedig and Carter Moen picking up the assists, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Rockets answered with three more goals before the end of the opening frame, as Cole Braunshausen, former Bronco Dawson Gerwing and Madden Daneault extended Kelowna's lead to 5-1 after 20 minutes. Archer Cooke got the start between the pipes for Swift Current, facing 19 shots in the opening period before Cal Conway entered the game in relief to begin the second. Kelowna continued to build momentum in the second period, adding three goals to take an
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Hounds seek revenge in rematch -
by Peter Ruicci (Independent Media) | Photo by Bob Davies It’s been nearly six months, but the mention of it still evokes strong memories. And none of them are good. “Losing to them hurt a lot,” Soo Greyhounds winger Jeremy Martin said of his team’s second-round loss to the Kitchener Rangers in last season’s Western Conference playoffs. “That wasn’t fun at all and it wasn’t the outcome we expected.” “It was definitely hard to take,” added centre Quinn McKenzkie, whose club dropped the best-of-seven series in five games, losing Game 5 by a 5-1 score at the Aud. “It was my first time losing a playoff series and it w
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Rockets host Wheat Kings on Pink in the Rink Night -
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2026-10-08
Broncos Fall to Rockets in Kelowna -
The Swift Current Broncos wrapped up their visit to Prospera Place on Wednesday night, falling 10-2 to the Kelowna Rockets in the fourth game of their... - WHL Swift Current Broncos
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Rockets Erupt for 10 Goals in Rout of Broncos -
The Kelowna Rockets put together their biggest offensive night of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Swift Current Broncos 10-2 at Prospera Place.... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Swift Current Broncos at Kelowna Rockets 10/07 | 2026-27 WHL Highlights -
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Broncos Rally for Historic Shootout Win in Penticton -
The Swift Current Broncos made their first-ever trip to Penticton a memorable one, rallying late before defeating the Penticton Vees 3-2 in a shootout at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The victory came in just the second meeting all-time between the two clubs and improved the Broncos to 4-2-0-0 on the season. Swift Current wasted little time opening the scoring, as Carter Moen found the back of the net just 49 seconds into the game. Yuri Vlasenko picked up the lone assist on Moen’s second goal of the season, giving the Broncos a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. Penticton came out with plenty of pressure in the second period and tied the game just 16 seconds into the frame when Graham Jones scored on a 5-on-3 power play. Gavin Katz then gave the Vees their first lead of the night at 9:07. The Broncos faced sustained pressure throughout the second, with Penticton outshooting Swift Current 19-12 in the period. Swift Current stayed strong defensively, while Cal Conway stood tall betw
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Swift Current Broncos @ Kelowna Rockets — Wednesday, Oct 7th -
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Tommy Miller (D) from West Kelowna Warriors to Rimouski Océanic -
Date: 10/08/2026 Player: Tommy Miller (D) From: West Kelowna Warriors To: Rimouski Océanic Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-10-06
PREVIEW: Giants Look to Bounce Back at Home vs. Wheat Kings -
Langley, B.C. – Tonight the Vancouver Giants (2-2-1-0) host their second consecutive East Division opponent when the Brandon Wheat Kings (3-2-0-0) make their lone visit to Langley Events Centre for a 7 p.m. mid-week showdown The Giants are coming off a disappointing effort just three days ago when they lost 5-1 on home ice to the Swift Current Broncos. Both of the Giants previous home contests resulted in wins: 3-2 in OT over Kelowna on Sept. 19 and 4-2 over Prince George on Sept. 27. The Wheat Kings are coming off their first road win of the season, which came in convincing fashion on Sunday afternoon against Victoria, who they defeated 6-2. Draft-eligible forwards Jaxon Jacobson and Chase Surkan led the way with a goal and two assists each.
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Cardinal Sport Game Preview: Rockets host Broncos in rare visit to Prospera Place -
The Kelowna Rockets return to Prospera Place on Wednesday night to host the Swift Current Broncos, with puck drop set for 7:05 pm. It is the Broncos' only scheduled trip to Kelowna this season, and a matchup fans at Prospera Place see just once every two years. The night carries extra meaning for two Rockets. Defenceman Peyton Kettles and forward Dawson Gerwing will both line up against their former club. Kelowna comes in off a 4-3 overtime win in Kamloops on Saturday, its first road victory of the season. Swift Current arrives in the middle of a B.C. Division road swing and will play in Penticton on Tuesday night before making the short trip north. KELOWNA ROCKETS Kelowna enters Wednesday with a 2-2-1-0 record after splitting last weekend's home-and-home with the Kamloops Blazers. The Rockets dropped Friday's opener 5-2 at Prospera Place despite outshooting Kamloops 41-26
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Rebels forward Andersen named Tempo WHL Player of the Week fuelled by Co-op -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Red Deer Rebels forward Poul Andersen has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week fuelled by Co-op for the week ending Sunday, October 4. Andersen, a 19-year-old right winger from St. Louis Park, Minn., recorded eight points (6G-2A) and a plus-5 rating, helping the Rebels go 2-1-0-0 on an East Division road trip this past week. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Andersen recorded an assist Wednesday, September 30, in a 4-1 loss at Prince Albert. On Friday, October 2, Andersen was named second star of the game after recording two goals in a 4-2 win at Saskatoon. A mere 3:29 into the first period, Andersen found the back of the net to give Red Deer a 2-0 advantage. He followed up less than three minutes later with h
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Rockets host Broncos in rare visit to Prospera Place -
The Kelowna Rockets return to Prospera Place on Wednesday night to host the Swift Current Broncos, with puck drop set for 7:05 pm. It is the Broncos' ... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-10-04
iSight Optometry Game Recap: Henderson’s Overtime Winner Lifts Rockets Past Blazers 4-3 -
The Kelowna Rockets earned their first road win of the 2026-27 season on Saturday night, defeating the Kamloops Blazers 4-3 in overtime at the Sandman Centre to split the weekend home-and-home series. Kelowna received goals from Drew Larioza, Eli Barrett, Madden Daneault and Jacob Henderson, while Harrison Boettiger turned aside 22 of 25 shots in the victory. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS GAME RECAP For the first time this season, the Rockets opened the scoring. At 3:09 of the first period, Drew Larioza broke in alone and beat Kamloops goaltender Logan Edmonstone glove side for his first career WHL goal. Madden Daneault picked up the assist. Kamloops answered midway through the period
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GAME DAY: BLAZERS HOST ROCKETS AT 6PM -
The Kamloops Blazers host the Kelowna Rockets at 6:00pm at the Sandman Centre. TICKETS GAME LINE-UPS
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Henderson's Overtime Winner Lifts Rockets Past Blazers, 4-3 -
The Kelowna Rockets earned their first road win of the 2026-27 season on Saturday night, defeating the Kamloops Blazers 4-3 in overtime at the Sandman... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Kelowna Rockets at Kamloops Blazers 10/03 | 2026-27 WHL Highlights -
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Kelowna Rockets @ Kamloops Blazers — Saturday, Oct 3rd -
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2026-10-03
Kaidan Sahajpal (F) from West Kelowna Warriors to Summerside Western Capitals -
Date: 10/03/2026 Player: Kaidan Sahajpal (F) From: West Kelowna Warriors To: Summerside Western Capitals Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Prospects To Keep An Eye On This Season For The Ontario Reign -
The day has arrived! The Ontario Reign’s 12th AHL season starts tonight, with familiar faces and new additions. AHL teams overhaul their rosters every year because of veteran rules, incoming prospects, and the need to add new depth. Last night, the Ontario Reign announced their opening-night roster, featuring 11 first- or second-year players on entry-level contracts. Forward Jan Jenik and defenseman Jakub Dvořák missed the opening-night lineup due to injuries. Your 2026-27 roster hard launch Read more from
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Outshoot Blazers 41-26 but Fall 5-2 -
The Kelowna Rockets dropped a 5-2 decision to the Kamloops Blazers on Friday night at Prospera Place in the first half of a weekend home-and-home series. Kelowna received powerplay goals from Owen Folstrom and Dawson Gerwing, while Harrison Boettiger made 21 saves on 26 shots. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS | POST-GAME: MARTIN GAME RECAP Kamloops struck twice in the opening eight minutes, catching the Rockets in transition on both goals. Cooper Moore opened the scoring at 2:35 of the first period, and Vit Zahejsky doubled the Blazers' lead at 7:44. The Rockets got on the board late in the first. At 16:18, Owen Folstrom hammered a one-t
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PREVIEW: Giants & Vess Clash For 1st Time on Friday -
Penticton, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (2-1-0-0) begin the month of October with a road contest on Friday night against the Penticton Vees (2-2-0-0) at 7:05 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre. The Giants are coming off a 4-2 win over Prince George on Sunday afternoon. Vancouver got early contributions from Crosby Mateychuk, Derek Thurston and Mathis Preston, taking a 3-0 lead into the first intermission. In the third period,
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Kamloops Blazers at Kelowna Rockets 10/02 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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Rockets Outshoot Blazers, 41-26, but Fall, 5-2 -
The Kelowna Rockets dropped a 5-2 decision to the Kamloops Blazers on Friday night at Prospera Place in the first half of a weekend home-and-home seri... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-10-02
Cardinal Sport Weekend Preview: Rockets face Blazers in home-and-home set -
The Kelowna Rockets and Kamloops Blazers will meet twice this weekend as one of the Western Hockey League's longest-standing rivalries returns for the 2026-27 season. The home-and-home series opens Friday night at Prospera Place with puck drop at 7:05 pm, before the clubs travel to the Sandman Centre for a 6:00 pm meeting on Saturday. Kelowna arrives with momentum after earning its first win of the season in last Saturday's Home Opener, while Kamloops returns to B.C. Division play after splitting a two-game swing through the U.S. Division. KELOWNA ROCKETS Kelowna enters the weekend with a 1-1-1-0 record and points in two of its first three games. After a 4-2 loss in Penticton last Friday, the Rockets responded less than 24 hours later with a 3-1 win over the Vees in front of the home crowd. Kelowna limited Penticton to a single goal, scored once on three power-play chances and killed off both of the Vees'
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2026-10-01
Rockets face Blazers in home-and-home set -
The Kelowna Rockets and Kamloops Blazers will meet twice this weekend as one of the Western Hockey League's longest-standing rivalries returns for the... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Kamloops Blazers @ Kelowna Rockets — Friday, Oct 2nd -
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128 WHL-developed players named to NHL opening night rosters for 2026-27 -
OF ALL PLAYERS ON NHL OPENING NIGHT ROSTERS, 48 PER CENT HAIL FROM THE CHL Calgary, Alta. – NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2026-27 season will feature 128 players developed in the Western Hockey League. Of the 835 players named to NHL Opening Night rosters, 15 per cent come from the WHL, with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) collectively representing 48 per cent of players on NHL Opening Night rosters. Across the entire CHL, a total of 400 players hailing from the WHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), find themselves on NHL Opening Night rosters for 2026-27, including 128 from the WHL, 191 from the OHL, and 82 from the QMJHL. Across the NHL, 24 per c
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2026-09-30
400 CHL alumni named to NHL Opening Night rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season -
CHL graduates account for 47.9% of NHL Opening Night rosters, with all 32 NHL clubs and 60 of 61 CHL franchises represented As the National Hockey League (NHL) opens its 2026-27 season tonight, 400 graduates of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) feature on Opening Night rosters. Together, they account for 47.9% of the 835 players listed across all 32 clubs, making the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) the most represented development hockey league in the world. Both totals include players on injured reserve and other non-roster lists. The total includes 191 alumni of the OHL, 128 from the WHL and 82 from the QMJHL. Penguins forward Oliver Okuliar, who played for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Sherbrooke Phoenix, is included in both the WHL and QMJHL figures but
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3 Tigers Alumni Named To NHL Opening Night Rosters For 2026-27 -
OF ALL PLAYERS ON NHL OPENING NIGHT ROSTERS, 48 PER CENT HAIL FROM THE CHL Calgary, Alta. – NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2026-27 season will feature 128 players developed in the Western Hockey League. Of the 835 players named to NHL Opening Night rosters, 15 per cent come from the WHL, with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) collectively representing 48 per cent of players on NHL Opening Night rosters. Across the entire CHL, a total of 400 players hailing from the WHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), find themselves on NHL Opening Night rosters for 2026-27, including 128 from the WHL, 191 from the OHL, and 82 from the QMJHL. Across the NHL, 24 per c
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2026-09-29
Nate Corbet Returns to Rockets Following Los Angeles Kings Camp -
KELOWNA, BC — The Kelowna Rockets announced today that defenceman Nate Corbet has been released from his amateur tryout with the Los Angeles Kings and Ontario Reign. Corbet, 20, attended rookie and training camp with the Kings organization before continuing with the Reign, Los Angeles’ American Hockey League affiliate. The Calgary, AB product appeared in one preseason game with Ontario, scoring one goal and recording a fight. Corbet is coming off a strong 2025-26 season with Kelowna, where he served as an alternate captain and recorded three goals and 11 assists for 14 points in 49 regular-season games, while adding 118 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 187-pound left-shot defenceman added one goal and three assists in nine playoff games before appearing in all three of Kelowna’s games at the 2026 Memorial Cup, where he added an assist. Across four WHL seasons, Corbet has appeared in 172 regular-season games, recording 10 goals and 27 assists for 37 points, along wit
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2026-09-28
Nate Corbet Returns to Rockets Following Los Angeles Kings Camp -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that defenceman Nate Corbet has been released from his amateur tryout with the Los Angeles Kings and... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Suffer First Regulation Loss of the Season in Penticton -
The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-2 to the Penticton Vees on Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the opening game of their weekend home-and-home series. Kelowna received first career WHL goals from Madden Daneault and Cole Braunshausen, but a pair of third-period goals from Penticton proved to be the difference. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS GAME RECAP Penticton opened the scoring at 15:43 of the first period on the power lay. Gavin Katz took advantage of the man advantage and fired a shot into the top corner to give the Vees a 1-0 lead. The Rockets answered in the second period. At 12:42, Madden Daneault scored the first WHL goal of his career after Ryan Oothoudt moved the puck into the slot. Daneault made no mistake, lifting the puck over the glove to tie the game at 1-1. Owen Folstrom also
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Earn First Win of the Season in 3-1 Home Opener Victory Over Vees -
The Kelowna Rockets earned their first win of the 2026-27 season on Saturday night, defeating the Penticton Vees 3-1 in their Home Opener at Prospera Place. Kelowna received goals from Eli Barrett, Jacob Henderson and Dawson Gerwing, while Harrison Boettiger turned aside 23 of 24 shots in the victory. BOXSCORE | HIGHLIGHTS | POST-GAME: MARTIN | POST-GAME: DANEAULT GAME RECAP Penticton opened the scoring at 8:23 of the first period after a Rockets turnover created a scramble in front of the Kelowna net. Roberts Naudins found the loose puck and put the Vees ahead 1-0. The Rockets responded late in the second period. At 15:30, Eli Barrett took a pass at the to
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Blades douse Raiders 5-2 in home opener, sweep weekend series -
Blades sweep three stars in home opener, get goals from Hayden Harsanyi, David Lewandowski, Hunter Laing, and Kazden Mathies Saskatoon, SK - Good things in life are worth waiting for, which was the case for Saskatoon Blades fans at the beginning of the 2026-27 Western Hockey League (WHL) season. The Bridge City Bunch (2-1-1-0) returned to SaskTel Centre for the Go Merlin Ford Home Lincoln Home Opener and beat the Prince Albert Raiders (1-3-0-0) 5-2 on Saturday. After going 1-1-1-0 on a season-opening three-game road trip, the Blades put on a show for the home crowd. "Guys are really buying into their roles and embracing their roles," said Blades Head Coach Dan DaSilva. "Then, just like, embracing each other, right, and that's the biggest part. We really played like a team this weekend, which is cool to see this early in the season." Edmonton Oilers draft pick David Lew
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PREVIEW: Giants Head to Victoria Saturday to Face Royals -
STORY BY NEVYN YACKEL Victoria, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (1-0-0-0) play their first road contest of the season tonight against the Victoria Royals (1-0-0-0) at 6:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The Giants are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over Kelowna in their home opener last Saturday night. Forward Mathis Preston and goaltender Burke Hood are both back with the Giants following NHL camps and are expected to be in the lineup tonight. Vancouver went 3-0-1-0 in the preseason, including back-to-back wins over Victoria on Sept. 12 and 13 (
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2026-09-27
Penticton Vees at Kelowna Rockets 09/26 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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Vees Fall To Rockets -
Kelowna, BC - The Penticton Vees couldn't hang on to a 1-0 lead on Saturday night falling to the Rockets 3-1 in Kelowna.The Vees fall to 2-2-0-0 o... - WHL Penticton Vees
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Rockets Earn First Win of the Season in 3-1 Home Opener Victory Over Vees -
The Kelowna Rockets earned their first win of the 2026-27 season on Saturday night, defeating the Penticton Vees 3-1 in their Home Opener at Prospera ... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Penticton Vees @ Kelowna Rockets — Saturday, Sep 26 -
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2026-09-26
Kelowna Rockets at Penticton Vees 09/25 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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Rockets Suffer First Regulation Loss of the Season in Penticton -
The Kelowna Rockets fell 4-2 to the Penticton Vees on Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the opening game of their weekend home-and-h... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Vees Win Home Opener -
Penticton, BC - The Penticton Vees picked up a 4-2 victory over the rival Kelowna Rockets on Friday night at the SOEC in their home opener.The Vee... - WHL Penticton Vees
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Kelowna Rockets @ Penticton Vees — Friday, Sep 25 -
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2026-09-24
Rockets sign Von Lakovic to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Kelowna, B.C., — The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has signed 2009-born forward Von Lakovic to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Lakovic, 16, is a 6-foot, 181-pound right-shot forward from Kelowna, BC. The Rockets selected the local product in the sixth round, 113th overall, of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Lakovic is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA, where he recorded 17 goals and 25 assists for 42 points in 33 regular-season games. He elevated his production in the postseason, registering 10 goals and eight assists for 18 points in six games while helping the Okanagan Rockets capture their second consecutive BCEHL U18 Championship. He continued his strong season on the national stage, recording three goals and two assists in seven games at the 2026 TELUS Cup. A skilled forward with good size and vision, Lakovic has shown an ability to create offenc
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Cardinal Sport Weekend Preview: Rockets & Vees set for home-and-home Battle of the Okanagan -
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Kelowna Rockets to Face Penticton this Weekend -
The Kelowna Rockets and Penticton Vees will meet twice this weekend as the Battle of the Okanagan shifts into the 2026-27 regular season. The weekend ... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-09-23
Rockets Sign Forward Cole Chudyk to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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2026-09-22
Rockets Sign Forward Cole Chudyk to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has signed 2011-born forward Cole Chudyk to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Tomas Poletin Rejoins Rockets Ahead of Home Opener -
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Nate Corbet (D) from Kelowna Rockets to Ontario Reign -
Date: 09/21/2026 Player: Nate Corbet (D) From: Kelowna Rockets To: Ontario Reign Information: Camp PTO Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-09-21
Tomas Poletin Rejoins Rockets Ahead of Home Opener -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that forward Tomas Poletin has been reassigned to the club by the New York Islanders.Poletin, 19... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Earn a Point in Season-Opening Overtime Loss to Giants -
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Rockets Sign Goaltender Logan German to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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Rockets Sign Goaltender Logan German to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has signed 2010-born goaltender Logan German to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreem... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Logan German (G) from Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA to Kelowna Rockets -
Date: 09/21/2026 Player: Logan German (G) From: Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA To: Kelowna Rockets Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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HIGHLIGHTS Game 1 – Sept. 19: Vancouver 3 | Kelowna 2 (OT) -
Full game highlights from the Vancouver Giants' 3-2 overtime win over the Kelowna Rockets in their home opener on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Langley Events Centre.
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Post-Game Interview - Oliver Bryks Sept. 19 -
Giants goaltender Oliver Bryks talks about how it felt to win his first ever WHL start on Sept. 19 in the Giants home opener against Kelowna.
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Post-Game Interview - Joe Iginla Sept. 19 -
Giants forward Joe Iginla talks about the team's win over Kelowna on Sept. 19 in the home opener at Langley Events Centre.
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2026-09-20
Kelowna Rockets at Vancouver Giants 09/19 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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Rockets Earn a Point in Season-Opening Overtime Loss to Giants -
LANGLEY, BC - The Kelowna Rockets opened the 2026-27 WHL Regular Season with a hard-fought 3-2 overtime loss to the Vancouver Giants on Saturday night... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Kelowna Rockets @ Vancouver Giants — Saturday, Sep 19th -
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2026-09-18
Tyler Russo (D) from West Kelowna Warriors to Tri-City Storm -
Date: 09/18/2026 Player: Tyler Russo (D) From: West Kelowna Warriors To: Tri-City Storm Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Dylan Krayer (F) from West Kelowna Warriors to Tri-City Storm -
Date: 09/18/2026 Player: Dylan Krayer (F) From: West Kelowna Warriors To: Tri-City Storm Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Von Lakovic (F) from Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA to Kelowna Rockets -
Date: 09/18/2026 Player: Von Lakovic (F) From: Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA To: Kelowna Rockets Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Rockets Sign Kelowna Product Von Lakovic to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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Cardinal Sport Game Preview: Rockets open 2026-27 season in Vancouver -
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Rockets open 2026-27 season in Vancouver -
The Kelowna Rockets officially open the 2026-27 WHL Regular Season on Saturday night when they visit the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Centre... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-09-17
Rockets Sign Kelowna Product Von Lakovic to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has signed 2009-born forward Von Lakovic to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement.... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Kettles, Boettiger, and Frolo Return to Rockets Following NHL Camps -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that defenceman Peyton Kettles, goaltender Harrison Boettiger, and forward Jakub Frolo have returned... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Kettles, Boettiger, and Frolo Return to Rockets Following NHL Camps -
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WHL introduces rule changes for 2026-27 Regular Season -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today three rule changes for the 2026-27 WHL Regular Season, effective this Friday, September 18. The following rule changes are being implemented in the interest of enhancing the fan experience, enforcing speed of play, and ensuring scoring plays are ruled correctly. The changes outlined below were approved by WHL General Managers prior to the start of the Regular Season. The 2026-27 WHL Regular Season begins Friday, September 18, with five games on the schedule. All WHL Regular Season games are set to stream FREE on YouTube. 1) Coach Challenge for Possible Offside Goals The Coach Challenge has been implemented in the WHL for potential offside goals. A team may only request a Coach Challenge to revi
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Winterhawks sign Aidan Potash to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement -
Portland, Ore. – The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of defenseman Aidan Potash to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. Potash, 15, hails from Kelowna, British Columbia. Last season with the Okanagan Rockets U15 AAA team, Potash produced 20 goals and 32 assists for 52 points in 28 games played. He also played 10 games with the U18 AAA team. The Winterhawks selected Potash 38th overall in the second round of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. "We believe Aidan has upside to be a number-one defenseman in the WHL," Winterhawks President and General Manager Mike Johnston said. "He has excellent offensive skills, always making a good first pass, and with his size, he will be tough to beat defensively.” Standing at 6’2” and weighing 195 pounds, Potash brings an imposing frame to the ice every night. The Winterhawks are excited to welcome Aidan to the Rose City! – The Winterhawks trust
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Varga confident after strong showing at Avalanche camp -
By DANNY RODE - It was naturally disappointing when highly skilled Red Deer Rebels forward Kalder Varga didn’t hear his name at the NHL Draft last June. But a little over a month ago his agent called and told him he had received an invite to the Colorado Avalanche rookie camp. All the 18-year-old native of Geneva, IL, did was show he deserved the invite. He played in a pair of games as part of a Rookie Showcase in San Jose, hitting the scoresheet in both games – a 7-2 win over Anaheim and a 6-5 shootout loss to Vegas. “I was definitely happy to get on the scoresheet,” he said after arriving back in Red Deer. “I got a couple of goals and a couple of assists. There were a lot of good plays the other guys made to get the puck to me, and I was able to execute. It was a positive experience.” Varga returned to the Rebels after the Showcase, but from all indications he made an impression. “They said I did a great jo
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Nate Corbet (D) from Kelowna Rockets to Los Angeles Kings -
Date: 09/17/2026 Player: Nate Corbet (D) From: Kelowna Rockets To: Los Angeles Kings Information: Camp ATO Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-09-16
Rockets Announce Connor Pankratz Has Cleared WHL 20-Year-Old Waivers -
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2026-09-15
Rockets Announce Connor Pankratz Has Cleared WHL 20-Year-Old Waivers -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that 2006-born forward Connor Pankratz has cleared WHL 20-year-old waivers.The move comes as the... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026 WHL Graduates: Victoria Royals -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we're tipping the crown to the outgoing Victoria Royals veterans. Reggie Newman (F) Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 289 GP – 56 G-96 A – 152 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Fourth Round, 72nd Overall (Victoria Royals) The career Royal goes out as a captain and one of the highest-tenured players in franchise history. Newman took his first strides as a Royal on October 2, 2021, and netted his first point, an assist in a 6-3 win over the Kelowna Rockets, in his second match. The youngster came away from his rookie season with 15 points (4G-11A) in 57 games, and as his game grew, so did the team's expectations. 202
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2026-09-14
Rockets Reassign Payne and Ngandu Following Preseason -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has reassigned defenceman Braeden Payne and forward Joel Ngandu following the conclusi... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Close Out Preseason With 6-1 Win Over Vees -
The Kelowna Rockets closed out their 2026-27 preseason with a 6-1 victory over the Penticton Vees on Saturday night at Prospera Place. Kelowna received goals from Owen Folstrom, Connor Pankratz and two each from Cole Braunshausen and Drew Larioza, while Josh Banini turned aside 22 of 23 shots in the victory. BOXSCORE GAME RECAP The physicality carried over from Wednesday night's meeting in Penticton, with another heated Okanagan matchup between the Rockets and Vees. Kelowna opened the scoring on the power play at 12:20 of the first period. Ryan Oothoudt found Owen Folstrom on the left flank, where the Rockets forward ripped a shot off the bar and in for his first goal of the preseason. Cole Braunshausen picked up the secondary assist. The Rockets doubled their advantage at 17:28. Drew Larioza
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Rockets Reassign Payne and Ngandu Following Preseason -
KELOWNA, BC – The Kelowna Rockets announced today that the club has reassigned defenceman Braeden Payne and forward Joel Ngandu following the conclusion of the 2026 preseason. Payne, 18, has been reassigned to the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The North Vancouver, BC product attended Rockets Training Camp as a free-agent invite before being added to the club's protected list. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defenceman appeared in four preseason games with Kelowna. Ngandu, 16, has been reassigned to TBD. The Edmonton, AB product was selected by Kelowna in the second round (34th overall) of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. The 6-foot-2, 184-pound forward appeared in three preseason contests with the Rockets this season. The transactions come following the conclusion of Kelowna's 2026 preseason schedule. The Rockets closed out exhibition play with a 6-1 victory over the Penticton Vees o
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Former Blazers netminder, two-time WHL All-Star Ingram retires from NHL -
Former Kamloops Blazers goaltender Connor Ingram has retired from the National Hockey League. The 29-year-old product of Imperial, Sask., announced his retirement from hockey via Instagram Friday evening. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Ingram intends to return to school to study psychology. “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened,” Ingram wrote on Instagram. “Thanks hockey, I owe ya.” https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/2098567461096362251?s=20 Prior to embarking on his pro hockey journey, the 6-foot-1, 218-pound Ingram was a two-time WHL All-Star as a member of the Kamloops Blazers.
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Blades trim roster down to 27 following preseason finale -
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades concluded the 2026 Western Hockey League (WHL) preseason with back-to-back nail-biters against the Prince Albert Raiders and Regina Pats over the weekend. Saskatoon fell 5-4 in overtime on Friday on the road the the Art Hauser Centre against Prince Albert. Trailing 5-1 more than halfway through Saturday's tilt against Regina at SaskTel Centre, the Blades clawed back to tie the game 6-6 and force an extra frame. Regina won the game 7-6 with 59 seconds remaining in overtime. A big part of the near comeback was a five-point performance from 19-year-old winger Kazden Mathies. The third-year Blade scored a hat-trick and added two assists to finish the preseason with six goals and four assists in three games. The Blades kick off WHL Opening Week presented by RE/MAX on the road Friday, Sept. 18 at Assiniboine Credit Union Place against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is 6:00 p.m. MT. Saskatoon reassigned
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PRESEASON PREVIEW: Giants and Royals Clash Again on Sunday -
Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (2-0-1) wrap up their 2026 preseason schedule today against the Victoria Royals (1-3-0), with a 2 p.m. PT puck drop scheduled at the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre, the new building that was unveiled last week on the LEC grounds. Today is the fourth and final preseason contest for the G-Men, who defeated the Royals last night in Port Coquitlam 5-3. While there is no audio or video stream of today's game, you can follow the Giants' X account for live updates throughout.
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PRESEASON RECAP: Chorney Scores Twice in Giants Win Over Royals -
STORY BY QUINN TAYLOR Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants defeated the Victoria Royals 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in preseason action at the ARENAS at Langley Events Centre. After a first period that would see the Giants down 1-0, the G-Men would score two unanswered from Blake Chorney and Sam Charko in the second, before both teams would split power play goals. Despite the Giants taking five penalties in the second they would head in to the third period up 3-2. In the final frame, the Royals would come out hot tying the game early, but it didn't last long as Dennis Emesbie would capitalize in front of the net to give the Giants a late 4-3 lead. After the Royals pulled their goalie, Giants forward Nickolas Kovich picke
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Rockets Close Out Preseason With 6-1 Win Over Vees -
The Kelowna Rockets closed out their 2026-27 preseason with a 6-1 victory over the Penticton Vees on Saturday night at Prospera Place.Kelowna rece... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-09-12
Tigers Lead WHL With 8 Players Attending NHL Training Camps -
Calgary, Alta. — Ninety-one Western Hockey League players have been invited to attend 2026-27 NHL rookie camps and showcases across North America. All 23 WHL clubs will be represented. The 2025 WHL Champion Medicine Hat Tigers lead the way with eight players earning invites, including last season's top two scorers and 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins picks Liam and Markus Ruck and incoming Calgary Flames defensive prospect Mace'o Phillips. The 2026 Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, 2026 WHL Championship Series finalist Prince Albert Raiders, Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds are all sending six players to the big league, while the Spokane Chiefs and Calgary Hitmen have five each. Twenty-nine NHL teams have invited current WHL skaters to various events, led by the Penguins, Flames and Philadelphia Flyers, who have eight WHL players on their rosters. The Flyers also feature a pair of 2026 WHL Champions in recently drafted
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Fall 2-1 to Blazers in Preseason Opener -
The Kelowna Rockets opened their 2026 preseason schedule with a 2-1 loss to the Kamloops Blazers on Friday night at the Sandman Centre. In a tightly contested game, the two teams were separated by just one goal through the opening 40 minutes before a pair of empty-net goals in the final 64 seconds rounded out the scoring. BOXSCORE GAME SUMMARY Kelowna and Kamloops traded opportunities throughout the opening period, with Rockets goaltender Logan German standing tall early as the Blazers held a 14-6 advantage in shots. The game remained scoreless until the final seconds of the first period. With a scramble developing in front of the Kelowna net, Brady Ondrus (2) found the loose puck and scored with 11 seconds remaining to give Kamloops a 1-0 lead. Jacob Dumansky and Ty Bonkowski picked up the assists.
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Edge Blazers in Shootout -
The Kelowna Rockets picked up their first win of the 2026 preseason on Saturday night, defeating the Kamloops Blazers 3-2 in a shootout at Prospera Place. Dane Sorensen and Ryan Oothoudt each recorded a goal and an assist, while Josh Banini turned aside 32 of 34 shots before Drew Larioza and Cole Braunshausen scored in the shootout to secure the victory. BOXSCORE GAME SUMMARY Kelowna opened the scoring in the first period when Ryan Oothoudt found Dane Sorensen (1) creeping into the slot. Sorensen stepped into a one-timer and beat Kamloops goaltender Kaeden Tate to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead. Eli Barrett picked up the secondary assist. The Blazers answered later in the period after Collin Kim (1) was awarded a penalty shot. Kim beat Banini blocker side to even the game
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Rockets Reassign Four Players Following Weekend Split with Kamloops -
KELOWNA, BC — The Kelowna Rockets have reassigned four players following the club’s weekend preseason split against the Kamloops Blazers, the team announced Sunday. The following players have been reassigned to their respective clubs: Forwards Drew McDevitt (2010) — Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U AAA (16U AAA) Reid Rabinovitch (2008) — Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL) Defencemen Jake Hargrave (2009) — Kindersley Klippers (SJHL) Goaltenders Logan German (2010) — Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA (MU18HL) This leaves the Rockets with 26 players (14 forwards, 9 defenders, and 3 goalies) on their current preseason roster. The Rock
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DKL Financial Preview: Rockets head to Penticton for preseason matchup -
Kelowna Rockets at Penticton Vees Date | Time Wed., Sept. 9, 2026 | 6:35 pm Video Stream no stream Radio no radio broadcast Live Stats WHL Box Score Live Updates @Kelowna_Rockets on X (formally Twitter) The Kelowna Rockets continue their 2026 preseason schedule tonight when they make the trip south to face the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Puck drop is set for 6:35 pm. Kelowna enters the matchup with a 1-1-0-0 preseason record after splitting a home-and-home set with the Kamloops Blazers to open its exhibition schedule. The Rockets fell
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iSight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Fall to Vees in Heated Preseason Matchup -
The Kelowna Rockets fell 6-1 to the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in their third game of the preseason. BOXSCORE GAME RECAP The physicality picked up early between the Okanagan rivals, with plenty of pushing and shoving throughout a penalty-filled night in Penticton. The Vees opened the scoring 2:25 into the first period when Giorgos Pantelas converted on the powerplay off the right flank. Parker Deraney doubled the Penticton lead at 5:56 scoring shortside. Kelowna answered midway through the opening frame. Dawson Gerwing found the back of the net on the powerplay at 10:27 for his first goal of the preseason, with Madden Daneault and Dane Sorensen picking up the assists to cut the deficit to 2-1.
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DKL Financial Game Preview: Rockets return home for preseason finale against Vees -
Kelowna Rockets vs Penticton Vees Date | Time Sat., Sept. 12, 2026 | 6:05 pm Video Stream no stream Radio no radio broadcast Live Stats WHL Box Score Live Updates @Kelowna_Rockets on X (formally Twitter) The Kelowna Rockets will wrap up their 2026-27 preseason schedule on Saturday night when they welcome the Penticton Vees to Prospera Place for the second half of a two-game series. Puck drop is set for 6:05 p.m. LAST TIME OUT Kelowna will look to respond after falling to Penticton on Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Dawson Gerwing s
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Blades shrink preseason roster to 29 players -
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades went 2-0 last weekend in Western Hockey League (WHL) preseason action. Back-to-back five-goal second periods saw the Blue and Gold down the Swift Current Broncos 7-2 on the road Friday, and beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-2 on Saturday at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick Cooper Williams recorded a pair of goals and four assists across both games. The third-year Blade leaves for Leafs Rookie Camp later this week. Fellow 2008-born forward Ben Bowtell scored two goals and an assist in Friday's contest and added an assist against the Raiders. The Yorkton, SK native has four points (2G, 2A) through two preseason games. The Blades are 2-1 with two preseason games remaining. The Bridge City Bunch visit the Art Hauser Centre on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a rubber match against the Raiders. The preseason finale takes place inside SaskTel Centre on Saturday, Sept. 12, against 16-y
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2026 WHL Graduates: Swift Current Broncos -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we bid farewell to a trio of departing Swift Current Broncos. Trae Johnson (F) Hometown: Martensville, Sask. WHL Career Stats: 281 GP – 23 G–42 A – 65 points WHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 35th Overall (Brandon Wheat Kings) Trae Johnson took a unique path through the WHL, ultimately closing out his career in his home province. The Martensville, Sask. product broke into the league with the Brandon Wheat Kings on October 1, 2020. He logged 63 games in his rookie campaign, picking up three goals and four assists along the way. Johnson had nearly doubled his output in Year 2 with six points (2G-4A) in 37 outings when the Kelowna Rockets came calling in search of a skilled forward. The 6-foot-1, 177-pound pivot made tracks for the Okanagan at the 2023 WHL Trade Deadline and earned a
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Single Game Tickets Now On Sale -
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants announced today that individual game tickets for the 2026-27 regular season are now on sale. The G-Men open the season on Saturday, September 19 against the Kelowna Rockets at 7 p.m. at Langley Events Centre. Fan appreciation marks the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday, March 27, 2027 against the Victoria Royals. The home schedule features 27 weekend games (seven Fridays, 11 Saturdays, nine Sundays). The full promotional schedule will be released soon, but will include staples like Trick or Suite (October 30), Teddy Bear Toss (December 12) and the Family Day game (Feb. 15). Season tickets, flex packs and White Spot packs are all available now by calling 604.4.GIANTS or clicking here
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2026 WHL Graduates: Vancouver Giants -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. The Vancouver class of 2026 features a workhorse with a full-circle story, an unlikely netminder who fought his way into the league, and a champion centreman. Ethan Mittelsteadt (D) Hometown: Victoria, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 263 GP – 17 G-59 A – 76 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Fifth Round, 95th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) Ethan Mittelsteadt's WHL career is dotted with too many personal connections to call it all a coincidence. The 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman made his WHL debut with the team his uncle, Joe, broke into the league with 19 years ago — the Seattle Thunderbirds. Mittelsteadt first saw game action on October 2, 2021, and fittingly scored his first WHL goal in the building he would later call home as he lit the lamp against the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Cent
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A busy offseason brings change across the CHL ahead of the 2026-27 season by the Canadian Hockey League -
By: Dylan Baker New faces are settling into new places as the 2026-27 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) season comes into focus, with training camps opening across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). From new voices behind the bench to high-profile player moves and rare interleague matchups, the offseason has reshaped rosters and coaching staffs across all three leagues. Here's a look at some of the biggest storylines as clubs prepare for puck drop in September. Stepping Up Behind the Bench Fifteen clubs across the CHL will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach. https://twitter.com/MJWARRIORS/status/2083236245313032532?s=20 Out west, five WHL clubs hired new head coaches. The Moose Jaw Warriors
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