Almost a week off between games was just what the doctor ordered for the Kelowna Rockets.
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Forwards Reid Gardiner, Dillon Dube and Nolan Foote are all expected back in the lineup after dealing with various ailments.
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, who the Rockets acquired prior to the trade deadline from the Prince Albert Raiders, suffered an upper body injury after colliding with teammate Calvin Thurkauf on Jan. 16 in Everett and sat out the last three games.
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, 16, has been out since Jan. 4, a span of eight games, with an illness.
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With a third of the regular season remaining, the Rockets (27-17-4-0) are just three points back of the rival Blazers (29-16-1-2) for second spot, and technically still within striking distance of the B.C. Division-leading Prince George Cougars (34-13-3-0).
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The Rockets will host the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday night.
