WHL Roundup: Nolan Foote’s 4 Points Lead Rockets Over Americans The Canadian Press | October 3, 2019 KELOWNA, B.C. — Nolan Foote had a goal and three assists and Pavel Novak added a goal and two helpers as the Kelowna Rockets beat the Tri-City Americans 6-1 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Alex Swetlikoff, Liam Kindree, Dillon Hamaliuk an…
5 Things to Watch in the 2019-20 Western Hockey League Season The Canadian Press | September 19, 2019 There was plenty of change across the Western Hockey League in the summer, whether it was a coach returning to where he had the most success, or an entire organization switching cities. Here are five storylines to keep an eye on in the 2019-2…
Finland’s Thomson Shining for WHL’s Rockets Larry Fisher | November 3, 2018 Lassi Thomson is still grasping the English language and Canadian culture. As for the smaller ice surface, he’s already looking right at home and, really, hit the ground running in…
Kelowna Rockets Passing Torch to Top Draft Prospects Larry Fisher | September 23, 2018 Gone are the big three. Now it’s all about the next three for the Kelowna Rockets. The big three — Cal Foote, Dillon Dube and Kole Lind — are graduating…
Rockets’ Nolan Foote Gearing Up for Draft Year Larry Fisher | September 7, 2018 Bigger, faster, stronger — the claim of seemingly every hockey player, every athlete, ahead of a new season. Nolan Foote isn’t bluffing and can’t wait to prove it, coming off…
Canucks Prospect Lind Snubbed Again Matt Lawson | March 23, 2018 Vancouver Canucks prospect, Kole Lind was snubbed from the Canadian 2018 World Junior Championship roster and now he’s been robbed of a WHL All-Star roster spot, despite chalking up 95…
How the Lecavalier Trade is Still Helping the Flyers Kurtis Wells | March 19, 2018 Based on Vincent Lecavalier’s success early in his career, it seemed impossible that one day fans would say, “I’m relieved we were able to trade Lecavalier.” However, this was the case…
Canucks Prospect Kole Lind One-on-One Matt Lawson | March 7, 2018 Last week, the Vancouver Canucks signed Kole Lind to a three-year, entry-level contract. The last year of Lind’s hockey career has been quite spectacular, ranging from his draft to his…
Canucks Sign Lind to Entry Level Contract Matt Lawson | March 2, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks finally inked Kelowna Rockets forward Kole Lind to a three-year entry level contract. The 19-year-old has been shredding the WHL with the Rockets and has certainly earned…
Mitch Callahan a Champion Again Melissa Burgess | June 15, 2017 As Grand Rapids Griffins forward Mitch Callahan raised the Calder Cup Tuesday night, it was a familiar feeling. For Callahan, being a champion isn’t exactly new. The 2017 Calder Cup victory marked…
Only Time Will Tell with Thurkauf and the Blue Jackets Josh Beneteau | June 29, 2016 Five minutes into overtime, in the seventh game of the WHL western conference semifinals, the puck slid loose in front of the Victoria Royals net. Calvin Thurkauf jumped onto it,…
Beyond Bloodlines: Johansen Rising Christopher Ralph | June 5, 2016 By Eldon MacDonald (edited by @ChrisRalphTHW) Lucas Johansen: The Next Ones 2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile 2015-16 Team: #7, Kelowna Rockets Date of birth: 16-Nov-97 Place of birth: Port Moody, BC Ht: 6’1 Wt: 174…