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scamperdog
10-07-2006, 03:01 PM
Rockets Firing Blanks
by Wayne Moore - Story: 22824
October 07, 2006 / 9:39 am
www.castanet.net


Make it 125 minutes and counting for the Kelowna Rockets.

That's how long it has been since the Rockets have managed to score.

The Rockets were shutout for the second game in a row Friday night, falling 4-0 in Lethbridge.

On Wednesday, the Rockets suffered a 1-0 shootout loss to the visiting Swift Current Broncos.

The last Rocket to score was Myles MacRae, who potted the winner in overtime in Kamloops Tuesday night.

That was also the only time in seven starts the team has picked up a victory this season.

Despite the slowest start in franchise history, the Rockets remain close to the teams they are expected to battle all season long for a playoff spot.

The Rockets (1-5-0-1), sit just two points behind second place Prince George and a point in back of third place Kamloops.

The division leading Vancouver Giants are threatening to lap the division, sitting atop the overall league standings with a perfect 7-0 record.

Kris Hogg paced the Hurricanes with a pair of goals, while Sam Huston Kicked out 24 shots for his first Western Hockey League win and shutout.

The Rockets, who failed to score on 10 power play chances, will try to get the offence going Saturday night, when they conclude their mini two-game road trip in Cranbrook.

The Rockets return home to host Portland Wednesday night.

KBF
10-07-2006, 04:42 PM
Why do newspapers in Kelowna keep saying this is the worst start in their history? I know Kelowna media most likely didn't pay any attention to the Rockets until a few years ago when they started winning, but to refresh some minds that up until 5 years ago, they were brutal and got stepped on and stomped on by most of the league.