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Kelowna Rockets

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2023-2024

2023-2024 Kelowna Rockets Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Nathan Kam (G)	17	2007	Burnaby, BC, CAN	185	60	L
	#30	Jari Kykkanen (G)	20	2004	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	193	85	L
	#31	Jake Pilon (G)	18	2006	Calgary, AB, CAN	191	95	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Ismail Abougouche (D)	18	2006	Lac La Biche, AB, CAN	191	91	L
	#5	John Babcock (D)	20	2004	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	188	93	L
	#2	Landon Cowper (D)	18	2006	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	178	88	L
	#27	Jackson Desouza (D)	21	2003	Erie, CO, USA	195	94	R
	#6	Jackson Gillespie (D)	17	2007	Keller, TX, USA	180	82	R
	#5	Carter Kowalyk (D)	19	2005	St. Albert, AB, CAN	191	91	L
	#23	Ethan Mittelsteadt (D)	18	2005	Kelowna, BC, CAN	183	85	L
	#4	Caden Price (D)	19	2005	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	185	86	L
	#8	Marek Rocak (D)	19	2005	Valasske Klobouky, CZE	179	83	R
	#27	Kayden Sadhra-Kang (D)	21	2003	Richmond, BC, CAN	193	94	L
	#15	Lachlan Staniforth (D)	17	2007	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	183	82	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Brett Calhoon (F)	19	2005	Kamloops, BC, CAN	185	82	L
	#19	Michael Cicek (F)	20	2004	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	185	86	R
	#28	Andrew Cristall (LW)"A"	19	2005	Vancouver, BC, CAN	178	83	L
	#21	Owen Folstrom (F)	16	2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	178	79	R
	#29	Hiroki Gojsic (RW)	18	2006	Langley, BC, CAN	191	95	R
	#7	Max Graham (C/LW)"A"	20	2004	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	190	95	L
	#16	Ty Hurley (F)	20	2004	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	173	75	L
	#11	Tij Iginla (LW)	18	2006	Lake Country, BC, CAN	183	88	L
	#26	Trae Johnson (LW)	19	2005	Martensville, SK, CAN	185	79	L
	#17	Kayden Longley (F)	18	2006	Wainwright, AB, CAN	185	79	L
	#10	Turner McMillen (F)	21	2003	Carievale, SK, CAN	180	84	L
	#12	Will Munro (F)	19	2005	Swan River, MB, CAN	188	91	R
	#18	Ethan Neutens (F)	19	2005	Cochrane, AB, CAN	192	93	R
	#9	Marcus Pacheco (F)	19	2005	Edmonton, AB, CAN	180	79	R
	#14	Logan Peskett (F)	18	2006	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	188	88	R
	#10	Luke Schelter (F)"A"	20	2004	Centennial, CO, USA	188	91	R
	#22	Gabriel Szturc (C/LW)"C"	21	2003	Cesky Tesin, CZE	180	88	L
	#21	Ben Thornton (LW)	20	2004	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	188	84	L
	#24	Dylan Wightman (F)	21	2003	Kelowna, BC, CAN	185	82	L

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 19.21 yearsAv Ht: 185.62 cmAv Wt: 87.07 kgCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 Kelowna Rockets Staff

Head CoachKris Mallette
Asst. CoachQuintin Laing
Asst. CoachJosh MacNevin
Goaltending CoachEli Wilson
General ManagerBruce Hamilton
Asst. General ManagerCurtis Hamilton
Athletic TherapistScott Hoyer
Dir. of Player PersonnelTerry McFaul
Equipment ManagerTim Webster
Franchise OwnerBruce Hamilton
PresidentBruce Hamilton
ScoutGary Aubin
ScoutScott Barber
ScoutBilly Coupland
ScoutCorey Curtis
ScoutLee Hamilton

2023-2024 Kelowna Rockets Captains

"C"

Gabriel Szturc

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Kelowna Rockets Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Teal + Copper + Red + White + Black
Town: Kelowna, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1995

2023-2024 Kelowna Rockets Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
3 players
2 players

Experience

Kelowna Rockets: 2 826 GP
Czechia: 16 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Prospera Place
Location: Kelowna, BC, CAN
Capacity: 6 886
Construction Year: 1999

Kelowna Rockets Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
13/11/2024 03:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Seattle Thunderbirds	-	WHL
09/11/2024 02:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Spokane Chiefs	5 - 6 (OT 60:51)	WHL
08/11/2024 03:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Saskatoon Blades	2 - 1	WHL
05/11/2024 03:05 UTC	Spokane Chiefs	Kelowna Rockets	6 - 5	WHL
25/10/2024 02:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Moose Jaw Warriors	6 - 0	WHL

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Latest Transactions

10/10/2024

confirmed

Lachlan Staniforth (D)

Leaving forUnknown

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confirmed

Max Psenicka (D)

Leaving forPortland Winterhawks

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09/10/2024

confirmed

Luke Schelter (F)

Leaving forFargo Force

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23/09/2024

confirmed

Hiroki Gojsic (F)

Leaving forNashville Predators

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06/09/2024

confirmed

Jaxon Kehrig (F)

Joining fromTisdale Trojans U18 AAA

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05/09/2024

confirmed

Nathan Cole (F)

Joining fromCalgary Edge School U15 Prep

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11/07/2024

confirmed

Tij Iginla (F)

Leaving forUtah Hockey Club

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10/07/2024

confirmed

Trae Johnson (F)

Leaving forLethbridge Hurricanes

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Kelowna Rockets History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	15	6	7	-	-	2	60	56	14	0.93	5	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	33	30	-	-	5	250	258	71	1.04	2	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	27	37	-	-	4	210	256	58	0.85	4	First round loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	42	20	-	-	6	250	207	90	1.32	2	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	16	10	5	-	-	1	58	53	21	1.31	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	29	28	-	-	6	181	208	64	1.02	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	28	32	-	-	8	169	209	64	0.94	4	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	WHL	72	43	22	-	-	7	280	249	93	1.29	1	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	45	22	-	-	5	283	206	95	1.32	2	Conference Final loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	48	20	-	-	4	269	218	100	1.39	2	Conference Final loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	53	13	-	-	6	305	183	112	1.56	1	Champion
2013-2014	WHL	72	57	11	-	-	4	310	182	118	1.64	1	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	52	16	-	-	4	309	178	108	1.5	1	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	31	31	-	-	10	217	242	72	1	3	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	43	28	1	-	0	240	201	87	1.21	1	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	35	31	-	-	6	224	225	76	1.06	14	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	47	21	-	-	4	267	178	98	1.36	6	Champion
2007-2008	WHL	72	38	26	-	-	8	248	215	84	1.17	13	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	22	41	-	-	9	156	245	53	0.74	20	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	46	22	-	-	4	243	188	96	1.33	5	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	45	13	12	-	2	215	139	104	1.44	2	Champion
2003-2004	WHL	72	47	21	4	-	0	185	125	98	1.36	1	Conference Final loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	51	14	6	-	1	311	164	109	1.51	1	Champion
2001-2002	WHL	72	31	26	10	-	5	257	232	77	1.07	10	Conference Final loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	37	23	7	-	5	259	240	86	1.19	4	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	25	40	4	-	3	193	228	57	0.79	15	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	25	42	5	-	-	241	282	55	0.76	14	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	33	35	4	-	-	313	290	70	0.97	10	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	35	35	2	-	-	298	314	72	1	11	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	35	33	4	-	-	338	309	74	1.03	8	Conference QF loss

Kelowna Rockets Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2014-2015	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	11	9	2	0.67	2	Final loss
2008-2009	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	11	7	4	1.33	1	Final loss
2004-2005	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	7	11	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	7	2	6	2	1	Champion
2002-2003	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	6	10	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Kelowna Rockets Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Assists

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#9	Owen Hayden (D)	09/01/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	200 cm	93 kg
2	#33	Nathan Cole (F)	25/02/2009	Airdrie, AB, CAN	170 cm	62 kg
3	#57	Jake Hargrave (D)	21/03/2009	Lucky Lake, SK, CAN	178 cm	70 kg
3	#60	Linden Sobocan (G)	02/01/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	185 cm	77 kg
4	#78	William Matte (F)	12/05/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	195 cm	86 kg
5	#93	Linkin Stadnek (D)	15/05/2009	Thompson, MB, CAN	183 cm	73 kg
6	#113	Von Lakovic (F)	26/10/2009	West Kelowna, BC, CAN	177 cm	66 kg
8	#163	Marek McIvor (D)	08/05/2009	Davidson, SK, CAN	175 cm	64 kg
9	#188	Jack Morgan (F)	18/12/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	175 cm	68 kg
9	#189	Sebastien Brisebois (F)	06/04/2009	Squamish, BC, CAN	193 cm	77 kg
2023
2	#26	Eli Barrett (F)	11/04/2008	Surrey, BC, CAN	173 cm	64 kg
3	#48	Kanjyu Gojsic (F)	11/01/2008	Langley, BC, CAN	183 cm	86 kg
3	#50	Jacob Henderson (D)	13/03/2008	Burnaby, BC, CAN	180 cm	69 kg
4	#76	Owen Folstrom (F)	21/03/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	178 cm	79 kg
5	#91	Dallin Antos (D)	02/01/2008	Red Deer, AB, CAN	180 cm	79 kg
6	#116	Gabriel O'Brien (F)	03/04/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	188 cm	79 kg
7	#136	Ben Macbeath (D)	04/03/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	183 cm	77 kg
7	#145	Sullivan Fogolin (D)	23/05/2008	St. Albert, AB, CAN	180 cm	76 kg
9	#180	Boston Schmidt (F)	18/04/2008	Pilot Butte, SK, CAN	178 cm	70 kg
10	#202	Nolan Beddow (F)	20/09/2008	Parker, CO, USA	175 cm	64 kg
2022
4	#81	Jaxon Kehrig (F)	12/08/2007	Tisdale, SK, CAN	180 cm	79 kg
5	#103	Nathan Kam (G)	21/06/2007	Burnaby, BC, CAN	185 cm	60 kg
6	#122	Lachlan Staniforth (D)	04/05/2007	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	183 cm	82 kg
6	#125	Jonah Pinel (F)	27/12/2007	Pilot Butte, SK, CAN	185 cm	88 kg
7	#134	Rhett Serfas (D)	07/02/2007	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	195 cm	87 kg
8	#169	Jaxen Smyth (F)	31/05/2007	Red Deer, AB, CAN	183 cm	75 kg
9	#183	Jake DeMone (D)	09/07/2007	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	183 cm	77 kg
9	#191	Logan Mehl (F)	14/09/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	185 cm	83 kg
9	#196	Kyler Beechinor (D)	14/01/2007	Bentley, AB, CAN	178 cm	61 kg
10	#205	Eric Han (F)	21/05/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	178 cm	78 kg
10	#213	Jasper Fellbaum (F)	17/05/2007	Courtenay, BC, CAN	183 cm	91 kg
11	#227	Carson Croteau (D)	05/04/2007	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	185 cm	84 kg

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