Preview: Rockets set to host Chiefs and Cougars – Nov. 26 & 27/21
| Kelowna Rockets vs Spokane Chiefs |
| Home Game # | 7 |
| Date | Time | Nov. 26, 2021 | 7:05 pm |
| Tickets | Select Your Tickets |
| Video Stream | WHL Live on CHL TV |
| Radio | AM 1150 |
| Live Stats | WHL Box Score |
| Live Updates | @Kelowna_Rockets Twitter |
| Next Game | Sat, Nov. 27 vs PG – 7:05 pm |
| Kelowna Rockets vs Prince George Cougars |
| Home Game # | 8 |
| Date | Time | Nov. 27, 2021 | 7:05 pm |
| Tickets | Select Your Tickets |
| Video Stream | WHL Live on CHL TV |
| Radio | AM 1150 |
| Live Stats | WHL Box Score |
| Live Updates | @Kelowna_Rockets Twitter |
| Next Game | Wed, Dec. 1 vs Van – 7:05 pm |
The Rockets will open a four-game homestand this weekend, starting on Friday night when they host the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place. The Prince George Cougars will then stroll into town for a Saturday night matchup. Both games kick-off at 7:05 p.m.
Spokane and Kelowna didn’t have to wait long for the rematch, the two last played on Wednesday at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Wa. The Chiefs snapped a six-game losing streak, taking down the Rockets 2-1. Pavel Novak scored the lone goal for the Rockets, while Talyn Boyko made 24 saves.
Spokane has been without leading scorer forward Luke Toporowski for the last two games. He’ll finish serving his three-game suspension, missing Friday night’s game against Kelowna.
The Rockets will be without head coach Kris Mallette, forward Andrew Cristall and defenceman Caden Price. The trio have departed for the Capital City Challenge, a four-team tournament featuring Canada’s National Women’s Team and three national men’s under-17 teams at TD Place Arena, home of the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League.
The Kelowna Rockets have called up forward Grady Lenton and defenceman Logan Dochuk to join the team as affiliate players. The pair made the trip to Spokane on Wednesday but did not dress for the game.
A well-rested Cougars team will be waiting for the Rockets on Saturday. Prince George has been off since last Saturday, they split a two-game series against the Tri-City Americans last weekend.
WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND THE RINK
Friday
- The Fireplace Den will be outside of gate one on Friday night to keep fans warm as they enter the arena.
- Sunshine Spas and the CMHA will be teaming up to raise funds with the first puck toss of the season. The winner will win four premium tickets and dinner for four to Manhattan Point for a future Rockets game.
Saturday
- James Tire Craft will be giving away a set of four (4) Hercules Tires.
- The first 250 fans through the door will receive a puck that is a $250.00 voucher to James Tire Craft.
TICKETS
Tickets for all Rockets home games are now available at selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
Select Your Tickets is open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and opens at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday home game days.
TALE OF THE TAPE
| Spokane Chiefs (4-9-2-0 – 10 points)
4th U.S. Division Power Play: 12/59 – 20.3% Penalty Kill: 57/68 – 83.8% Last Ten: 3-6-1-0 Streak: 1-0-0-0 GF: 40 GA: 51 PIM: 194 |
Kelowna Rockets (8-4-0-2 – 18 points)
2nd B.C. Division Power Play: 12/51 – 23.5% Penalty Kill: 44/55 – 80.0% Last Ten: 6-2-0-2 Streak: 0-2-0-1 GF: 54 GA: 53 PIM: 180 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Kelowna:
- Forward Pavel Novak is currently riding an eight-game point streak, posting four goals and seven assists and 22 shots on net over that span.
- Rockets captain Tyson Feist was originally listed and signed by the Spokane Chiefs. He appeared in 54 games with Spokane between 2017 and 2019, posting eight assists and 48 penalty minutes.
Spokane:.
- Washington Capitals prospect Bear Hughes was in on both Spokane goals against the Rockets on Wednesday night, netting the opener and setting up the game-winner. He’s posted five goals and six assists through eleven games this season.
- Mason Beaupit picked. up his third win of the season on Wednesday, stopping 23 of the 24 shots that the Rockets fired on him.
Prince George:
- Selected second-overall by the Cougars in the 2020 WHL Draft, forward Riley Heidt leads the Cougs in scoring with 13 points (4G, 9A) in 17 games.
- Goaltender Tyler Brennan has appeared in ten games this season, posting a record of 4-6-0-0, 2.94 GAA and .912 SAV%. Two of his wins have been shutouts.
B.C. DIVISION STANDINGS
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | PTS |
| 1 | Kamloops Blazers | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | Kelowna Rockets | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 3 | Vancouver Giants | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 4 | Prince George Cougars | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 5 | Victoria Royals | 15 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
U.S. DIVISION STANDINGS
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | PTS |
| 1 | Everett Silvertips | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 2 | Seattle Thunderbirds | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 3 | Portland Winterhawks | 19 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 4 | Spokane Chiefs | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | Tri-City Americans | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
as of Thursday afternoon
SEASON SERIES vs SPO (0-1-0-0)
| Nov. 24 | @ Spokane | 2-1 L |
| Nov. 26 | vs Spokane | 7:05 PM |
| Feb. 4 | @ Spokane | 7:05 PM |
SEASON SERIES vs PG (3-0-0-0)
| Nov. 6 | vs Prince George | 4-1 |
| Nov. 12 | @ Prince George | 5-2 W |
| Nov. 13 | @ Prince George | 3-0 W |
| Nov. 27 | vs Prince George | 7:05 PM |
| Dec. 10 | vs Prince George | 7:05 PM |
| Jan. 11 | @ Prince George | 7:00 PM |
| Jan. 12 | @ Prince George | 7:00 PM |
| Feb. 16 | vs Prince George | 7:05 PM |
| Feb. 18 | @ Prince George | 7:00 PM |
| Feb. 19 | @ Prince George | 7:00 PM |
| Mar. 9 | vs Prince George | 7:05 PM |
| Apr. 1 | vs Prince George | 7:05 PM |
ONLINE 50/50
The Kelowna Rockets online 50/50 is back for the 2021-22 season!
The online 50/50 will give fans in Rockets fans located in British Columbia the chance to win during every Rockets home game this season. The 50/50 will also raise important dollars for the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association.
Tickets will be available for purchase on all game days starting at 9 a.m. PT and end at the start of the third period on the same day.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the online 50/50 and purchase tickets.
LINEUP SHEETS + GAME DAY PROGRAM
Due to Covid-19 protocols, printed lineup sheets will not be available at games for fans this season. They can be accessed online in the game day program.
JDS PROJECTED LINEUP
The Rockets will post the JDS Mining Projected Lineup complete with line combos at least half an hour prior to puck drop for all games this season. You will be able to find the graphic on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram stories.
The current B.C. Provincial Health restrictions allow for 50% capacity at Prospera Place. All fans attending will need to abide by the BC Provincial Health Authority, Prospera Place and the Western Hockey League‘s recently announced COVID-19 health and safety requirements which includes masks, double vaccination and their BC vaccine card.
