OVER $10,000 RAISED ON PINK JERSEY NIGHT
As the Kelowna Rockets get set for the toughest test of the young Western Hockey League season this weekend, the club is proud to announce over $10,000 was raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation on Wednesday night at Prospera Place through the Rockets annual pink jersey game.
The Rockets wore one-of-a-kind pink jerseys that were raffled off on Wednesday night in a 4-0 win over Tri-City.
Proceeds were donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, which was holding its own fundraiser, selling pink pucks. The Kelowna Fireman were also in attendance selling special T-shirts for the cause.
“This was a great night for our fans and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation,” said Rockets director of marketing Anne-Marie Hamilton. “We’re proud to partner with these two groups and together with our fans, help such a great cause.”
On the ice, the Rockets improved to a WHL best 11-1-0-0 on the season with the win over Tri-City and will welcome the top team in the WHL East on Saturday as the Brandon Wheat Kings (9-2-0-1) make their only trip to Kelowna this season.
It’s a battle of the two highest scoring teams in the league. Brandon leads the way with 66 goals scored while Kelowna is second with 62. The next highest scoring team is Kamloops with 51 on the season.
“This is going to be a great test for us,” said Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton. “Brandon is off to a great start. This will be the best team we have seen yet this year.”
The Rockets feature an explosive offence so far this year that includes WHL goals leader Tyson Baillie (12 goals in 12 games), WHL assists leader and 2nd-leading WHL scorer Nick Merkley (3 goals, 17 assists in 12 games) and two of the top scoring defenceman in the WHL. Rockets captain Madison Bowey leads all WHL blueliners with 16 points in 10 games while Riley Stadel is tied for the league lead in goals by a defenceman with six.
The Wheat Kings are embarking on an eight game road trip that saw them start with a 7-4 win over the Prince George Cougars on Wednesday. Brandon plays in Kamloops Friday night before meeting Kelowna on Saturday.
Tickets are available for the game through Select Your Tickets.
