Cardinal Sport Preview: Rockets set to play three games in three nights against Everett and Victoria
The Kelowna Rockets are preparing for a busy weekend schedule which sees them playing three games in three nights, starting off against the Everett Silvertips on Friday night before finishing off the weekend with a pair of games in Victoria against the Royals.
SILVERTIPS
Everett comes into the weekend off the back of a pair of dominant victories over Vancouver and Kamloops. The Silvertips scored 14 goals in two games, defeating both teams 7-1.
ROYALS
Victoria comes into their weekend slate with similar results as Everett in their past two games. The Royals hosted Seattle on November 30th and came away with a 6-1 victory before defeating the Regina Pats by a score of 7-1 on December 3rd.
ROCKETS INJURY UPDATE
The Rockets will be out with star forward Tij Iginla for the remainder of the season as it was announced on December 4th that he underwent successful hip surgery which would sideline him for the rest of the campaign. In 21 games this season Iginla had 14 goals and 32 points.
ROCKETS TO WATCH
- Andrew Cristall is on a torrid pace as the 19-year-old has 47 points in 18 games which includes 18 goals. Cristall, who will depart for Canada’s National Junior Team training camp following this weekend, is on a 15 game point streak heading into Friday.
- The other member of the Rockets to receive an invite to Canada’s World Junior camp was defenceman Caden Price, who sits third on the Rockets with 31 points in 23 games.
SILVERTIPS TO WATCH
- The Silvertips have been without starting goaltender Jesse Sanche so backup Alex Garrett has taken over the net for the time being. Garrett has a goals against average of 3.00 with a save percentage of .889.
- Carter Bear missed the last meeting between these two clubs but the 2025 NHL Top Prospect leads all Silvertips players with 45 points.
ROYALS TO WATCH
- Brayden Boehm has been a solid addition to the Royals line up after the team acquired him in a trade earlier this season from Medicine Hat. The 20-year-old forward has 25 points and also scored the shootout winner the last time the Royals and Rockets faced off.
- Cole Reschny has been a dominant force as a 2025 NHL Draft eligible, putting up 10 goals and 35 points in 25 games as well as a plus seven rating. Reschny also scored the game winner in the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge last week.
THE LAST TIME THESE TWO MET
VS EVT
You don’t have to go far to find the last meeting between the Rockets and Silvertips, as they met at Prospera Place on Sunday, November 24th. Kelowna raced out to a 3-0 lead, but Everett fought back with three goals in the third before potting the winner in overtime for a 4-3 win.
VS VIC
The Rockets and Royals most recent meeting was on October 23rd at Prospera Place with Victoria coming away with a 4-3 shootout victory after Brayden Boehm scored the shootout marker for the win.
SEASON RECORD
VS EVT
- Sept. 29 at EVT • 6-3 L
- Nov. 24 vs EVT • 4-3 OTL
- Dec. 6 at EVT • @ 7:05 PM
- Jan. 31 vs EVT • @ 7:05 PM
VS VIC
- Sept. 27 vs VIC • 2-1 L
- Oct. 23 vs VIC • 4-3 SOL
- Dec. 7 at VIC • @ 6:05 PM
- Dec. 8 at VIC • @ 3:05 PM
- Jan. 29 vs VIC • @ 7:05 PM
- Feb. 4 at VIC • @ 7:05 PM
- Feb. 5 at VIC • @ 7:05 PM
- Mar. 19 vs VIC • @ 7:05 PM
WATCH AND LISTEN
Radio broadcast
Rockets games will be broadcast on 104.7 FM the Lizard this season with Regan Bartel calling all of the action.
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Online video stream
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The Kelowna Rockets are now offering half season tickets for the remainder of the season. Tickets will get you great seats for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign and guarantees your chance to renew for next season which will include the first option to purchase Memorial Cup packages. Those interested in tickets can contact Gavin Hamilton at 250-979-0851 or [email protected].
