Rockets Beat Everett in Shootout

Jan. 15, 2012 – Everett, WA

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Everett Silvertips 3-2 in a shootout Sunday in Everett, closing the book on a six game road trip with a 4-2 record.

Goalitender Jordon Cooke stopped 39 of 41 Everett shots and both shooters that he faced in the shootout to earn the win, the Rockets second straight.

Zach Franko had the only goal of the shootout as the Rockets improved its record to 19-21-2-3 heading into a five game home stand.

“We’re going to need some rest, it’s been a bit of a grind over the past 10 days,” said assistant coach Ryan Cuthbert. “it’s going to be great for everybody to get back home and get off the road. Hopefully we can come out and have some real good efforts at home.”

Colton Sissons opened the scoring for the Rockets with his 23rd of the season while Myles Bell also scored, tallying his ninth.

Ryan Harrison and Reid Petryk scored for the Silvertips.

The two teams will meet again on Wednesday in Kelowna as the Rockets return to home ice at Prospera Place.