Rockets rebound in large means
Photo: Steve Dunsmoor
One of nine objectives the Rockets put on the board in opposition to Victoria Saturday
The Kelowna Rockets made certain the style of Friday’s defeat at the arms of the Western Conference cellar-dwelling Vancouver Giants didn’t keep in their mouth too lengthy.
Any frustrations they’d over the effort from the night time earlier than had been taken out on the visiting Victoria Royals.
The Rockets scored early, and sometimes, in a 9-2 shellacking of the Royals
Tig Iginla registered his second profession five-point night time, choosing up a objective and 4 assists to guide the offensive barrage.
Shane Smith had a pair with singles going to Hayden Paupanekis, Keith McInnis, Ty Halaburda, Mazden Leslie, Owen Folstrom and Rowan Guest together with his first of the season.
Parker Alcos and Carson Wetsch every had a pair of assists as 13 of the 18 skaters registered a minimum of one level.
Leslie’s objective was the 250th level, making him the thirteenth defenceman in WHL historical past and first in a Rockets uniform, to hit that milestone.
The Rockets led 4-1 after one and 7-2 after two.
Former Rocket netminder Jake Pilon, who confronted 46 photographs, was in objective for all nine objectives.
Josh Banini turned away 28 photographs to earn the win.
Kelowna completed the night time two for 3 on the energy play and had been disciplined in placing the Royals on the energy play simply as soon as all night time.
The win retains the Rockets in a impasse with Prince George for third in the Western Conference. With 78 factors apiece.
The Cougars are listed third by advantage of having three extra wins.
Kelowna concludes a busy weekend in Langley in opposition to the Vancouver Giants Sunday afternoon.
