Results
| WHL | 04/20 02:00 | 132 |
Prince George Cougars
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Kelowna Rockets
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L | 6-3 | |
| WHL | 04/18 02:05 | 132 |
Kelowna Rockets
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Prince George Cougars
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W | 2-1 | |
| WHL | 04/17 02:05 | 132 |
Kelowna Rockets
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Prince George Cougars
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L | 3-4 | |
| WHL | 04/14 01:00 | 132 |
Prince George Cougars
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Kelowna Rockets
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L | 5-0 | |
| WHL | 04/13 02:00 | 132 |
Prince George Cougars
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Kelowna Rockets
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L | 4-0 | |
| WHL | 04/07 21:05 | 611 |
Kelowna Rockets
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Kootenay Ice
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W | 4-2 | |
| WHL | 04/06 02:00 | 611 |
Kootenay Ice
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Kelowna Rockets
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L | 5-4 | |
| WHL | 04/04 02:05 | 611 |
Kelowna Rockets
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Kootenay Ice
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W | 3-1 | |
| WHL | 04/03 02:05 | 611 |
Kelowna Rockets
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Kootenay Ice
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W | 5-1 | |
| WHL | 03/31 01:00 | 611 |
Kootenay Ice
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Kelowna Rockets
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W | 1-3 | |
| WHL | 03/30 02:00 | 611 |
Kootenay Ice
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Kelowna Rockets
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L | 8-6 | |
| WHL | 03/24 02:05 | - |
Kelowna Rockets
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Vancouver Giants
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W | 5-2 |
Wikipedia - Kelowna Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets are a junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League (WHL), out of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). They play their home games at Prospera Place.
The Rockets have won the WHL championship four times and have made it to the Memorial Cup finals three times, winning once. The Rockets captured the Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2004, the same year they were selected to host the event. The Rockets returned to the Memorial Cup finals in both 2009 and 2015, losing to the Windsor Spitfires in 2009 and the Oshawa Generals in 2015.
History
Established in 1991, the team began as the Tacoma Rockets, previously playing in Tacoma, Washington, and playing their home games at the Tacoma Dome. Prior to the 1995–96 season, the team relocated to Kelowna, playing their home games at the city's Memorial Arena. Following the 1998–99 season, they moved into their then-new home arena, Prospera Place. The team's logo pays tribute to the famed Ogopogo monster, of the Okanagan Lake.[]
1991–94: early years
Marcel Comeau was hired to be the first coach of the Rockets, and stayed with the team all four seasons. In 1992–93, head coach Marcel Comeau won the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy as the WHL coach of the year, and the CHL Coach of the Year Award as well.
1995–2004: new ownership
The 1995–96 season saw the decision to relocate the Rockets to Kelowna, British Columbia.[]
2004: Memorial Cup Champions
Kelowna qualified for three-straight Memorial Cup tournaments in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. They won the Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2004, coincidentally the same year they were selected to host the event.[]
2009: return to the Cup
For the fourth time in seven years, the Rockets would play in a Memorial Cup tournament.
2015: return to the Cup 2
After five years of failing to qualify for the Memorial Cup, the Rockets broke the slump in 2015 after defeating the Brandon Wheat Kings 4–0 in the WHL finals. They went on to record one win and two losses in the tournament, clinching a spot in the tournament semi-finals. The Rockets then routed the Quebec Remparts 9–3 in the semi-finals, setting-up a game against the Oshawa Generals. Kelowna and Oshawa played hard and forced an overtime. Kelowna then lost the game when Anthony Cirelli, only 1 minute 28 seconds into overtime, banged in a rebound from Carlisle against Jackson Whistle.[]
The Rockets play their home games at Prospera Place, a state-of-the-art arena that can hold over 6,000 fans. The team's colors are red, black, and white, and their logo features a rocket ship blasting off into space.
Known for their fast-paced, physical style of play, the Kelowna Rockets have a passionate fan base that fills the arena for every home game. The team has a rich history of success, with multiple WHL championships and Memorial Cup appearances to their name.
Many former Kelowna Rockets players have gone on to have successful careers in the NHL, including Shea Weber, Duncan Keith, and Jamie Benn. The team continues to develop top talent and compete at a high level in the WHL, making them a perennial contender for the league title.