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Rockets Sign 2006-Born Forward Pankratz

April 23, 2024 - The Kelowna Rockets announced Tuesday that they have signed 2006-born forward Connor Pankratz to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "From the day I decided Kelowna is where I want to go and signed, I honestly couldn't be more excited," said Pankratz. "Coming into a group where they had a good run in the playoffs and knowing what we're building for next year, it's really exciting to be a part of it." The 5'11", 170-pound forward led St. George's School U18 Prep of the CSSHL in scoring and goals with 48 points ... Full Story

Norrie Signs with Hurricanes

April 23, 2024 - LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced Tuesday that they have signed 2007-born forward Cameron Norrie to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. Norrie, 16, was undrafted in the WHL Prospects Draft, but listed by the Hurricanes. The Kelowna, BC, product recorded 34 points (16g-18a) along with 20 penalty minutes during the 2023-2024 regular season with the Kelowna RINK Hockey Academy U18 team in the CSSHL. He added five points (1g-4a) along with four penalty minutes in f... Full Story

Our 20's: Galloway's Short Time in Swift Current Leaves Lasting Impression

April 23, 2024 - While he was only a member of the Swift Current Broncos for about four months, Tyson Galloway certainly made an impact on the city and his teammates. As the season has come a close for Galloway, and his WHL Career, he said the belief was there for this group to get it done. "I think it sucks at the end of the year," Galloway said. "We had the team to go all the way and obviously couldn't get it done. We played a really good team." Galloway, out of Kamloops, B.C. was traded to the Broncos from the Calgary Hitmen on J... Full Story

Iginla Last Addition To U18 Roster

April 23, 2024 - Hockey Canada announced this morning that Kelowna Rockets forward Tij Iginla has been added to the Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team for the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship, completing the 25-man roster. The tournament will take place from April 25-May 5, in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland. Iginla was named to the Western Hockey League's 2023-24 B.C. Division First All-Star Team at the end of the regular-season. The Kelowna Rockets 2024 MVP award winner finished second in scoring among all Rockets with 84 points (47G-37... Full Story

• Rockets Sign 2006-Born Forward Pankratz - Kelowna Rockets (April 23)
  
• Norrie Signs with Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes (April 23)
  
• Our 20's: Galloway's Short Time in Swift Current Leaves Lasting Impression - Swift Current Broncos (April 23)
  
• Iginla Last Addition To U18 Roster - Kelowna Rockets (April 23)
  
• Deadline to Guarantee Your Seats Is April 30th for Package Renewals - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
• Defenseman of Year Mantei Foresees Big Step Forward - Brandon Wheat Kings (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Weekly: The Final Four - Portland Winterhawks (April 22)
  
• Cristall Reassigned to Hershey Bears for AHL Playoffs - Kelowna Rockets (April 22)
  
• Eight Former Rockets in NHL Playoffs, 11 in AHL Playoffs - Kelowna Rockets (April 22)
  
• Pickering and Geekie Headed to Respective AHL Clubs - Swift Current Broncos (April 22)
  
• Sidorov Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for Second Time this Season - Saskatoon Blades (April 22)
  
• Jan Špunar Named WHL Goaltender of the Week - Portland Winterhawks (April 22)
  
• 2024 NHL Draft-Eligible Forward Parascak Named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week - Prince George Cougars (April 22)
  
• WHL Announces Weekly Award Winners - (April 22)
  
• Four Broncos Alumni Chasing Stanley Cup in NHL Playoffs - Swift Current Broncos (April 22)
  
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• Ritchie records pair of points as Canada wraps up pre-tournament schedule at U18 World Championship - Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 24)
  
• Rebels Josephson added to Canadian roster at U18 World Championship - Red Deer Advocate (April 24)
  
• Canada adds Tij Iginla, son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, to U18 squad - Kelowna Daily Courier (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Player of the Week: Jan ? punar - Portland Oregonian (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks' ? punar named WHL Goaltender of the Week - KPTV (April 23)
  
• Six former Kent-based Thunderbirds in Stanley Cup playoffs - Kent Reporter (April 23)
  
• Terik Parascak named WHL rookie of the week - Prince George Citizen (April 23)
  
• Local roundup: Regina Rebels, WHL playoffs, SJHL finals and more - Regina Leader-Post (April 22)
  
• Sports Round-Up: Monday, April 22 - Discover Moose Jaw (April 22)
  
• Rebels captain Kai Uchacz thankful for time in Red Deer - Red Deer Advocate (April 21)
  
• Winterhawks advance to WHL Western Conference Championship - KPTV (April 21)
  
• Oilers notes: Skinner shrugs off loss to Avalanche - Edmonton Journal (April 20)
  
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