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 Chris Ray.

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.

Kelowna Rockets

2006-2007

2006-2007 Season

Kelowna Rockets were 22-41-9 in the 2006-07 WHL season with 53 points, 20th overall.

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2006-2007 Kelowna Rockets Roster

Kelowna Rockets — 2006-2007 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Torrie Jung (G)	37	1989	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'1"	170	R
	#1	Daniel Salamandyk (G)	36	1990	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#30	Kris Westblom (G)	39	1987	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	6'2"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Tyson Barrie (D)	35	1991	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	196	R
	#2	Clayton Barthel (D)"A"	40	1986	Lahr, GER	6'3"	205	L
	#28	Collin Bowman (D)	35	1991	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	6'3"	198	R
	#26	Tysen Dowzak (D)	38	1988	Fergus Falls, MN, USA	6'5"	227	L
	#7	Colin Joe (D)	38	1988	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#4	Matt MacDermott (D)	38	1988	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#6	Riley McIntosh (D)	36	1990	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'5"	194	L
	#3	Tyler Myers (D)	36	1990	Houston, TX, USA	6'8"	229	R
	#29	Mandeep Nijjar (D)	37	1989	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#5	Luke Schenn (D)	36	1989	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	225	R
	#25	David Schulz (D)	40	1986	Winkler, MB, CAN	6'4"	225	R
FORWARDS
	#8	Cody Almond (C/LW)	37	1989	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	198	L
	#18	Clayton Bauer (C)	39	1987	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	#14	Justin Bernhardt (C)	38	1988	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#10	Evan Bloodoff (LW)	35	1990	Castlegar, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#17	Lucas Bloodoff (LW)	37	1989	Castlegar, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#20	Brett Breitkreuz (LW)	37	1989	Springside, SK, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#21	Matthew Brusciano (LW)	37	1989	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'4"	212	L
	#16	Craig Cuthbert (RW)	38	1988	Swift Current, SK, CAN	5'9"	168	R
	#16	Mike Hammond (C)		1990	Brighton, GBR	5'10"	181	R
	#12	Kirt Hill (C)	38	1988	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#19	Dylan Hood (C)	36	1990	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#11	Colin Long (C)	37	1989	Santa Ana, CA, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#18	Jason MacDonald (C)	37	1989	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#22	Myles MacRae (C)	38	1988	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#27	James McEwan (LW)	39	1987	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#15	Brandon McMillan (C/LW)	36	1990	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#24	Troy Ofukany (C)	39	1987	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#29	Jesse Paradis (LW)	35	1991	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#9	Chris Ray (C)"C"	40	1986	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#23	Rob Roteliuk (RW)	38	1988	Portage La Prairie, MB, CAN	6'1"	183	L
	#29	Kaspars Saulietis (RW/LW)	39	1987	Riga, LAT	6'1"	203	R
	#23	Kyle St. Denis (RW)	36	1990	Trail, BC, CAN	5'7"	161	R
Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 17Av Age: 18.52 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2006-2007 Kelowna Rockets Staff

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

Team Staff History

2006-2007 Kelowna Rockets Captains

"C"

Chris Ray

"A"

Clayton Barthel

Team Captaincy History

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2006-2007 Kelowna Rockets Demographics

Kelowna Rockets Facts

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

2006-2007 Kelowna Rockets Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Kelowna Rockets: 2 429 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

Kelowna Rockets Games

Kelowna Rockets — 2006-2007 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/11/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Brandon Wheat Kings	-	WHL
10/08/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Swift Current Broncos	-	WHL
10/04/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Kelowna Rockets	3 - 4 (OT 60:34)	WHL
10/03/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kamloops Blazers	2 - 5	WHL
09/27/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Penticton Vees	3 - 1	WHL

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Latest Transactions

Kelowna Rockets — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nate Corbet (D)	Ontario Reign	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Logan German (G)	Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA	Details
09/18/2026	Confirmed	joining	Von Lakovic (F)	Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA	Details
09/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nate Corbet (D)	Los Angeles Kings	Details
08/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Shane Smith (F)	Henderson Silver Knights	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jakub Frolo (F)	Ilves U20	Details
07/13/2026	Confirmed	joining	Cole Braunshausen (F)	St. Thomas Academy	Details
06/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dane Sorensen (D)	Brooks Bandits	Details

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Kelowna Rockets History and Standings

Kelowna Rockets — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	5	2	2	-	-	1	13	16	5	1	4	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	38	21	-	-	9	259	220	85	1.25	3	Conference SF loss
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

Kelowna Rockets Tournament Statistics

Kelowna Rockets — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Memorial Cup	3	0	2	-	-	1	2	12	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
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

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Kelowna Rockets — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Filip Vasko (F)	2026-2027	UTE	Erste Liga	7	3	9	12	4
2.	Daniel Pekar (F)	2026-2027	Bili Tygri Liberec U20	Extraliga junioru	9	5	5	10	6
3.	Pavel Novák (F)	2026-2027	HC Tábor	1. liga	9	6	2	8	4
4.	Calvin Thürkauf (F)	2026-2027	HC Lugano	NL	7	4	4	8	6
5.	Kyle Topping (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	8	2	5	7	2
6.	Carson Golder (F)	2026-2027	BIK Karlskoga	HockeyAllsvenskan	7	2	4	6	0
7.	Marek Ročák (D)	2026-2027	HC Frýdek-Místek	1. liga	10	2	4	6	2
8.	Nick Merkley (F)	2026-2027	Dynamo Moskva	KHL	13	2	4	6	13
9.	Leon Draisaitl (F)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	3	3	2	5	0
10.	Connor Pankratz (F)	2026-2027	Powell River Kings	BCHL	7	1	4	5	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Kelowna Rockets — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'2"	192 lbs	18.00
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	19.30
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	19.03
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	19.17
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	18.74

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brett McLean (F)	308	166	209	375
2.	Andrew Cristall (F)	219	135	205	340
3.	John Varga (F)	254	154	179	333
4.	Jason Deleurme (F)	341	141	172	313
5.	Allan Egeland (F)	213	138	172	310

Franchise All-Time Goals

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brett McLean (F)	308	166	209	375
2.	John Varga (F)	254	154	179	333
3.	Jason Deleurme (F)	341	141	172	313
4.	Allan Egeland (F)	213	138	172	310
5.	Tyson Baillie (F)	329	138	172	310

Franchise All-Time Assists

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brett McLean (F)	308	166	209	375
2.	Andrew Cristall (F)	219	135	205	340
3.	Marty Flichel (F)	269	101	200	301
4.	John Varga (F)	254	154	179	333
5.	Tyson Barrie (D)	256	51	177	228

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Scott Parker (F)	203	51	85	732
2.	Trever Fraser (F)	202	56	149	731
3.	Dave McMillen (F)	118	7	19	574
4.	Gavin McLeod (D)	321	15	93	538
5.	Dallas Thompson (D)	206	24	46	532

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jason Deleurme (F)	341	141	172	313
2.	Tyler Mosienko (F)	338	81	151	232
3.	Tyson Baillie (F)	329	138	172	310
4.	Brett Palin (D)	324	6	55	61
5.	Cam Paddock (F)	323	107	98	205

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Robb Gordon (F)	58	51	114	1.97
2.	Leon Draisaitl (F)	32	19	53	1.66
3.	Andrew Cristall (F)	219	135	340	1.55
4.	Tij Iginla (F)	133	102	206	1.55
5.	Michal Grosek (F)	30	25	45	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Allan Egeland (F)	1993-1994	WHL	70	47	76	123	1.76	204
2.	John Varga (F)	1993-1994	WHL	65	60	62	122	1.88	122
3.	Robb Gordon (F)	1995-1996	WHL	58	51	63	114	1.97	84
4.	Allan Egeland (F)	1992-1993	WHL	71	56	57	113	1.59	119
5.	Andrew Cristall (F)	2023-2024	WHL	62	40	71	111	1.79	46

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	John Varga (F)	1993-1994	WHL	65	60	62	122	1.88	122
2.	Allan Egeland (F)	1992-1993	WHL	71	56	57	113	1.59	119
3.	Jesse Schultz (F)	2002-2003	WHL	72	53	51	104	1.44	47
4.	Robb Gordon (F)	1995-1996	WHL	58	51	63	114	1.97	84
5.	Jason Deleurme (F)	1997-1998	WHL	72	51	52	103	1.43	47

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Marty Flichel (F)	1995-1996	WHL	69	28	79	107	1.55	107
2.	Allan Egeland (F)	1993-1994	WHL	70	47	76	123	1.76	204
3.	Andrew Cristall (F)	2023-2024	WHL	62	40	71	111	1.79	46
4.	Rory McDade (F)	2000-2001	WHL	72	28	70	98	1.36	50
5.	Nick Merkley (F)	2014-2015	WHL	72	20	70	90	1.25	79

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Kelowna Rockets — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dave McMillen (F)	1991-1992	WHL	72	4	9	13	0.18	399
2.	Trever Fraser (F)	1991-1992	WHL	67	9	26	35	0.52	353
3.	Scott Parker (F)	1996-1997	WHL	68	18	8	26	0.38	330
4.	Dale Purinton (D)	1994-1995	WHL	65	0	8	8	0.12	291
5.	Kevin Malgunas (F)	1991-1992	WHL	64	18	25	43	0.67	273

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

Kelowna Rockets — Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#1	Madden Daneault (F)	05/07/2011	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	179 lbs
3	#52	Cole Chudyk (F)	04/02/2011	Lamont, AB, CAN	5'9"	176 lbs
4	#78	Luke Trann (D)	05/10/2011	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
6	#122	Zachary Martin (D)	05/05/2011	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'9"	161 lbs
6	#132	Cohen Short (F)	02/21/2011	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	146 lbs
7	#161	Jacob Fleming (G)	08/10/2011	Huntington Beach, CA, USA	5'10"	150 lbs
8	#178	Jace Williams (F)	07/15/2011	-	6'4"	159 lbs
10	#224	Jasper Schelter (D)	05/18/2011	Denver, CO, USA	6'0"	174 lbs
11	#247	Jayden Ni (F)	02/27/2011	-	5'9"	165 lbs
12	#270	Taylor Mowbray (F)	07/24/2011	-	5'9"	154 lbs
13	#293	David Ring (F)	07/07/2011	ON, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
2025
1	#20	Will Kelts (D)	01/05/2010	Consort, AB, CAN	6'3"	198 lbs
2	#26	Remy Koch (D)	12/24/2010	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	174 lbs
2	#34	Joel Ngandu (F)	04/19/2010	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
4	#82	Grayson Bauer (F)	02/20/2010	-	6'2"	194 lbs
5	#95	Channon Fummerton (D)	02/26/2010	Whitehorse, YK, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
6	#121	Logan German (G)	04/11/2010	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	165 lbs
7	#142	Khalil Haji (D)	01/23/2010	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'4"	205 lbs
7	#149	Bronson Lamontagne (F)	05/10/2010	Fife Lake, SK, CAN	6'2"	196 lbs
8	#165	Dylan Veroba (D)	03/16/2010	Yorkton, SK, CAN	5'11"	150 lbs
2024
1	#9	Owen Hayden (D)	01/09/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'7"	216 lbs
2	#33	Nathan Cole (F)	02/25/2009	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'7"	157 lbs
3	#57	Jake Hargrave (D)	03/21/2009	Lucky Lake, SK, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
3	#60	Linden Sobocan (G)	01/02/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'4"	207 lbs
4	#78	William Matte (F)	05/12/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'7"	216 lbs
5	#93	Linkin Stadnek (D)	05/15/2009	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
6	#113	Von Lakovic (F)	10/26/2009	West Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
8	#163	Marek McIvor (D)	05/08/2009	Davidson, SK, CAN	5'10"	163 lbs
9	#188	Jack Morgan (F)	01/18/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	5'11"	187 lbs
9	#189	Sebastien Brisebois (F)	04/06/2009	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'4"	170 lbs
11	#232	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#254	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#276	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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