What league does Kelowna Rockets play in?

Kelowna Rockets play in the WHL.

When was Kelowna Rockets founded?

Kelowna Rockets was founded in 1995 in Kelowna, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Kelowna Rockets based?

Kelowna Rockets is based in Kelowna, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Kelowna Rockets?

The head coach of Kelowna Rockets is Jeff Truitt.

Who is the captain of Kelowna Rockets?

The captain of Kelowna Rockets is Tyler Spurgeon.

What arena does Kelowna Rockets play in?

Kelowna Rockets play their home games at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Kelowna Rockets?

The general manager of Kelowna Rockets is Bruce Hamilton.

What are the team colors of Kelowna Rockets?

The team colors of Kelowna Rockets are Teal + Copper + Red + White + Black.

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2005-2006 Kelowna Rockets Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Devon Murtagh (G)	36	1989	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#30	Kris Westblom (G)	38	1987	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	6'2"	165	L
	#31	Derek Yeomans (G)	39	1986	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	168	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Ryan Blatchford (D)	40	1985	Kelvington, SK, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#4	Mike Card (D)"A"	39	1986	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#25	Liam Couture (D)	40	1985	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	-
	#28	Kyle Cumiskey (D)	39	1986	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#26	Tysen Dowzak (D)	37	1988	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	6'5"	227	L
	#3	Alexander Edler (D)	39	1986	Östersund, SWE	6'4"	209	L
	#7	Colin Joe (D)	37	1988	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#2	Tyler Myers (D)	36	1990	Houston, TX, USA	6'8"	229	R
	#2	Mandeep Nijjar (D)	36	1989	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#6	Kevin Reinholt (D)	39	1987	Toefield, AB, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#5	Luke Schenn (D)	36	1989	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	225	R
FORWARDS
	#8	Cody Almond (C/LW)	36	1989	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	198	L
	#21	Josiah Anderson (F)	39	1986	Comox, BC, CAN	6'2"	212	L
	#18	Clayton Bauer (C)	39	1987	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	#29	Troy Bodie (RW/LW)	41	1985	Portage La Prairie, MB, CAN	6'5"	227	R
	#14	Blake Comeau (LW)"A"	39	1986	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#16	Craig Cuthbert (RW)	37	1988	Swift Current, SK, CAN	5'9"	168	R
	#10	Lauris Darzins (RW/LW)	41	1985	Riga, LAT	6'3"	201	R
	#12	Kirt Hill (C)	38	1988	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#17	Brent Howarth (LW)	39	1986	St. Andrews, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#19	Justin Keller (LW)	39	1986	Nelson, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#11	Colin Long (C)	36	1989	Santa Ana, CA, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#22	Myles MacRae (C)	37	1988	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#24	Troy Ofukany (C)	39	1987	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#27	Thomas Raffl (LW/RW)	39	1986	Villach, AUT	6'4"	234	L
	#9	Chris Ray (C)	39	1986	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#23	Rob Roteliuk (RW)	37	1988	Portage La Prairie, MB, CAN	6'1"	183	L
	#15	Tyler Spurgeon (C)"C"	39	1986	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#20	Gary Sylvester (RW)	39	1986	Penticton, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	R

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 18.30 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2005-2006 Kelowna Rockets Staff

Head CoachJeff Truitt
Asst. CoachKim Dillabaugh
Asst. CoachRyan Huska
Goaltending CoachKim Dillabaugh
General ManagerBruce Hamilton
Asst. General ManagerLorne Frey
Athletic TrainerScott Hoyer
Dir. of Player PersonnelLorne Frey
Franchise OwnerBruce Hamilton
PresidentBruce Hamilton
ScoutCorey Curtis
ScoutMark Johnston
ScoutGraham Tuer
Skills CoachKim Gellert

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Kelowna Rockets Facts

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

2005-2006 Kelowna Rockets Roster Facts

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25 players
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Experience

Kelowna Rockets: 3 137 GP
WC: 6 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
02/14/2026 03:00 AM UTC	Wenatchee Wild	Kelowna Rockets	-	WHL
02/12/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Wenatchee Wild	-	WHL
02/08/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Kelowna Rockets	4 - 1	WHL
02/07/2026 03:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Kelowna Rockets	2 - 3	WHL
02/04/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Portland Winterhawks	3 - 4 (OT 61:51)	WHL

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Levi Benson (F)

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Parker Alcos (D)

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Keith McInnis (D)

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Kalder Varga (F)

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Kelowna Rockets History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WHL	50	26	17	-	-	7	184	174	59	1.18	4	-
2024-2025	WHL	68	18	44	-	-	6	213	311	42	0.62	5	Did not make playoffs
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

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

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