A rivalry is renewed and a team is back in action after a 12-day break this weekend in Kelowna.
Kelowna Rockets
Coming off of two losses in a row, the Kelowna Rockets are looking to get back into the win column against their rivals, the Kamloops Blazers.
The two teams are playing a home-and-home weekend, starting at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Friday night and moving to Kamloops’ Sandman Centre on Saturday.
Going into the weekend, the Rockets are sixth in the WHL’s Western Conference with a record of 21-21-2-0 record. Kamloops is 11-28-3-2, last in the west.
After the two losses, the Rockets are expecting a big boost to their lineup as Tij Iginla is scheduled to be back after playing in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game.
Friday night’s game is at 7:05 p.m. while Saturday night’s is at 6 p.m.
West Kelowna Warriors
After a 12-day break, the West Kelowna Warriors are back in action to end the month.
The Warriors are looking to continue a strong season in the second half of the campaign, as they are second in the BCHL’s Interior Conference with a record of 22-7-5-0, three points behind the Penticton Vees.
On Friday, the team is heading down the Okanagan Connector to take on the Merritt Centennials on Friday at 7:05 p.m. Merritt is seventh in the Interior as they are 12-18-3-1.
The next day, the Warriors are back at home for the third annual Peachland Warriors night. To honour their fans from Peachland, the team will be wearing their speciality peach-coloured jerseys, in which they are 2-0 in (2021 5-0 win, 2022 4-3 win, both against Prince George).
The jerseys will be available for auction throughout the entirety of the game while the 50/50 supports the Peachland Lions Club.
Puck drop on Saturday night is at 7 p.m. against the Chilliwack Chiefs.
Kelowna Chiefs
The Kelowna Chiefs are looking to bring their three-game losing streak to an end on Saturday night as they welcome the Princeton Posse to town.
Princeton has already clinched a playoff spot and the Bill Ohlhausen Division with a record of 26-8-0-1. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are 12-20-3-1, fourth in the division.
Saturday night’s puck drop is at 7 p.m. at Rutland Arena.
The Chiefs are also at home on Sunday night as the Summerland Steam (8-22-3-1) come to town. Puck drop is also at 7 p.m.
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