Two days after facing the high-flying Everett Silvertips, the Kelowna Rockets will see one of the best clubs the Eastern Conference has to offer.
Tonight at Prospera Place, the Rockets will take on the Moose Jaw Warriors in the lone meeting between the WHL clubs this season.
Face off is 7:05 p.m.
, who lost 4-1 to the Blazers last night in Kamloops, are second only to the Regina Pats in the East Division standings, and third overall in the conference.
Led by 38-goal man Jayden Halbgewachs, playmaker Brayden Burke (48 assists) and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Brett Howden, Rockets91裸聊视频� assistant coach Kris Mallette said Moose Jaw brings a formidable attack into town.
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saw their three-game winning streak end on Monday afternoon in Everett in a 5-4 loss to the 91裸聊视频楾ips.
Penalties hurt the Rockets who yielded three power play goals to Everett (28-5-7-1) on seven chances.
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Still, the Rockets were in the game from start to finish and, according to Mallette, proved they belong with the league91裸聊视频檚 best.
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The Rockets will travel to Vancouver Friday to take on the Giants, before returning home to take on the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday.
Face-off at Prospera Place is 7:05 p.m.
Including the Portland game, Kelowna will play 16 of its last 25 games on home ice.
