Rockets Beat Regina 3-2 in OT Thriller
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Regina Pats 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at Prospera Place, beating the Pats, one of the top teams in the WHL East so far this season.
Kole Lind scored the game winner on a nice passing play with Tomas Soustal, scoring his 13th goal of the season to give Kelowna the win.
It was a fast-paced and entertaining game from the get-go as the game was tied 0-0 after the first and 1-1 after the 2nd period.
Tomas Soustal scored his 11th of the season while Devante Stephens added his sixth, putting Kelowna ahead 2-1. The Pats would soon draw even and regulation time ended with a 2-2 score.
Michael Herringer was named first star after facing 32 shots in the win including a pair of stops in overtime.
The Rockets improved to 14-11-0-0 on the season.
Kelowna now hits the road for a pair of games this week, playing in Tri-City on Wednesday and in Spokane Friday.
The next Rockets home game is Saturday, December 3rd vs. the Brandon Wheat Kings for Teddy Bear Toss night.
Tickets are available for Rockets home games through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
