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1996-1997 Kelowna Rockets Roster
1996-1997 Kelowna Rockets Staff
- Head CoachPeter Anholt
- Asst. CoachGlen Cochrane
- General ManagerBruce Hamilton
- Asst. General ManagerLorne Frey
- Dir. of Player PersonnelLorne Frey
- Franchise OwnerBruce Hamilton
- Head Athletic TherapistSteve Oviatt
- PresidentBruce Hamilton
1996-1997 Kelowna Rockets Demographics
Nationality
Kelowna Rockets Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Teal + Copper + Red + White + Black
- Town
- Kelowna, BC, CANMap
- Founded
- 1995
1996-1997 Kelowna Rockets Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 33 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- Experience
- Kelowna Rockets: 2 653 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Prospera Place
- Location
- Kelowna, BC, CAN
- Capacity
- 6 886
- Construction Year
- 1999
Kelowna Rockets Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
---|---|---|---|---|
12/01/2025 03:00 UTC | Vancouver Giants | Kelowna Rockets | - | WHL |
11/01/2025 03:05 UTC | Kelowna Rockets | Prince George Cougars | - | WHL |
05/01/2025 02:05 UTC | Kelowna Rockets | Vancouver Giants | 0 - 7 | WHL |
04/01/2025 03:00 UTC | Kamloops Blazers | Kelowna Rockets | 4 - 6 | WHL |
01/01/2025 01:00 UTC | Wenatchee Wild | Kelowna Rockets | 6 - 1 | WHL |
Latest Transactions
Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/01/2025 | confirmed | joining | Lethbridge Hurricanes | ||
07/01/2025 | confirmed | joining | Lethbridge Hurricanes | ||
07/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Lethbridge Hurricanes | ||
28/12/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Michigan Tech | ||
20/12/2024 | confirmed | joining | Langley Rivermen | ||
23/11/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Vernon Vipers | ||
21/11/2024 | confirmed | joining | Red Deer Rebels | ||
16/11/2024 | confirmed | leaving | Vancouver Giants |
Kelowna Rockets History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | WHL | 35 | 14 | 18 | - | - | 3 | 130 | 138 | 31 | 0.89 | 4 | - |
2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 33 | 30 | - | - | 5 | 250 | 258 | 71 | 1.04 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 27 | 37 | - | - | 4 | 210 | 256 | 58 | 0.85 | 4 | First round loss |
2021-2022 | WHL | 68 | 42 | 20 | - | - | 6 | 250 | 207 | 90 | 1.32 | 2 | First round loss |
2020-2021 | WHL | 16 | 10 | 5 | - | - | 1 | 58 | 53 | 21 | 1.31 | 2 | No playoffs held |
2019-2020 | WHL | 63 | 29 | 28 | - | - | 6 | 181 | 208 | 64 | 1.02 | 4 | Playoffs Cancelled |
2018-2019 | WHL | 68 | 28 | 32 | - | - | 8 | 169 | 209 | 64 | 0.94 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
2017-2018 | WHL | 72 | 43 | 22 | - | - | 7 | 280 | 249 | 93 | 1.29 | 1 | First round loss |
2016-2017 | WHL | 72 | 45 | 22 | - | - | 5 | 283 | 206 | 95 | 1.32 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
2015-2016 | WHL | 72 | 48 | 20 | - | - | 4 | 269 | 218 | 100 | 1.39 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 53 | 13 | - | - | 6 | 305 | 183 | 112 | 1.56 | 1 | Champion |
2013-2014 | WHL | 72 | 57 | 11 | - | - | 4 | 310 | 182 | 118 | 1.64 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
2012-2013 | WHL | 72 | 52 | 16 | - | - | 4 | 309 | 178 | 108 | 1.5 | 1 | Conference SF loss |
2011-2012 | WHL | 72 | 31 | 31 | - | - | 10 | 217 | 242 | 72 | 1 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
2010-2011 | WHL | 72 | 43 | 28 | 1 | - | 0 | 240 | 201 | 87 | 1.21 | 1 | Conference SF loss |
2009-2010 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 31 | - | - | 6 | 224 | 225 | 76 | 1.06 | 14 | Conference SF loss |
2008-2009 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 21 | - | - | 4 | 267 | 178 | 98 | 1.36 | 6 | Champion |
2007-2008 | WHL | 72 | 38 | 26 | - | - | 8 | 248 | 215 | 84 | 1.17 | 13 | Conference QF loss |
2006-2007 | WHL | 72 | 22 | 41 | - | - | 9 | 156 | 245 | 53 | 0.74 | 20 | Did not make playoffs |
2005-2006 | WHL | 72 | 46 | 22 | - | - | 4 | 243 | 188 | 96 | 1.33 | 5 | Conference SF loss |
2004-2005 | WHL | 72 | 45 | 13 | 12 | - | 2 | 215 | 139 | 104 | 1.44 | 2 | Champion |
2003-2004 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 21 | 4 | - | 0 | 185 | 125 | 98 | 1.36 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 51 | 14 | 6 | - | 1 | 311 | 164 | 109 | 1.51 | 1 | Champion |
2001-2002 | WHL | 72 | 31 | 26 | 10 | - | 5 | 257 | 232 | 77 | 1.07 | 10 | Conference Final loss |
2000-2001 | WHL | 72 | 37 | 23 | 7 | - | 5 | 259 | 240 | 86 | 1.19 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
1999-2000 | WHL | 72 | 25 | 40 | 4 | - | 3 | 193 | 228 | 57 | 0.79 | 15 | Conference QF loss |
1998-1999 | WHL | 72 | 25 | 42 | 5 | - | - | 241 | 282 | 55 | 0.76 | 14 | Conference QF loss |
1997-1998 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 35 | 4 | - | - | 313 | 290 | 70 | 0.97 | 10 | Conference QF loss |
1996-1997 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 35 | 2 | - | - | 298 | 314 | 72 | 1 | 11 | Conference QF loss |
1995-1996 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 33 | 4 | - | - | 338 | 309 | 74 | 1.03 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
Kelowna Rockets Tournament Statistics
season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014-2015 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0.67 | 2 | Final loss |
2008-2009 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1.33 | 1 | Final loss |
2004-2005 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
2003-2004 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Champion |
2002-2003 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0.67 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
Kelowna Rockets Stars And Cult Players
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Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
# | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Leon Draisaitl (F) | 2024-2025 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 39 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 12 |
2. | Reid Gardiner (F) | 2024-2025 | Kärpät | Liiga | 37 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 14 |
3. | Leif Mattson (F) | 2024-2025 | Quad City Storm | SPHL | 28 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 14 |
4. | Colin Long (F) | 2024-2025 | Eisadler Dortmund | Regionalliga | 13 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 6 |
5. | Tyler Spurgeon (F) | 2024-2025 | ECDC Memmingen | Oberliga | 33 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 13 |
6. | Rilen Kovacevic (F) | 2024-2025 | Moose Jaw Warriors | WHL | 33 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 26 |
7. | Grady Lenton (F) | 2024-2025 | Delta Ice Hawks | PJHL | 18 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 14 |
8. | Josh Morrissey (D) | 2024-2025 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 41 | 4 | 33 | 37 | 22 |
9. | Dylan Hood (F) | 2024-2025 | ERV Schweinfurt | Regionalliga | 17 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 26 |
10. | Nolan Flamand (F) | 2024-2025 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 34 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 16 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | View Roster | 183.37 cm | 82.81 kg | 17.85 |
2023-2024 | View Roster | 185.62 cm | 87.07 kg | 18.24 |
2022-2023 | View Roster | 185.06 cm | 85.74 kg | 17.90 |
2021-2022 | View Roster | 186.08 cm | 86.46 kg | 18.08 |
2020-2021 | View Roster | 186.00 cm | 86.00 kg | 17.95 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Brett McLean (F) | 308 | 166 | 209 | 375 |
2. | Andrew Cristall (F) | 219 | 135 | 205 | 340 |
3. | John Varga (F) | 254 | 154 | 179 | 333 |
4. | Jason Deleurme (F) | 341 | 141 | 172 | 313 |
5. | Allan Egeland (F) | 213 | 138 | 172 | 310 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Brett McLean (F) | 308 | 166 | 209 | 375 |
2. | John Varga (F) | 254 | 154 | 179 | 333 |
3. | Jason Deleurme (F) | 341 | 141 | 172 | 313 |
4. | Allan Egeland (F) | 213 | 138 | 172 | 310 |
5. | Tyson Baillie (F) | 329 | 138 | 172 | 310 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Brett McLean (F) | 308 | 166 | 209 | 375 |
2. | Andrew Cristall (F) | 219 | 135 | 205 | 340 |
3. | Marty Flichel (F) | 269 | 101 | 200 | 301 |
4. | John Varga (F) | 254 | 154 | 179 | 333 |
5. | Tyson Barrie (D) | 256 | 51 | 177 | 228 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Scott Parker (F) | 203 | 51 | 85 | 732 |
2. | Trever Fraser (F) | 202 | 56 | 149 | 731 |
3. | Dave McMillen (F) | 118 | 7 | 19 | 574 |
4. | Gavin McLeod (D) | 321 | 15 | 93 | 538 |
5. | Dallas Thompson (D) | 206 | 24 | 46 | 532 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Jason Deleurme (F) | 341 | 141 | 172 | 313 |
2. | Tyler Mosienko (F) | 338 | 81 | 151 | 232 |
3. | Tyson Baillie (F) | 329 | 138 | 172 | 310 |
4. | Brett Palin (D) | 324 | 6 | 55 | 61 |
5. | Cam Paddock (F) | 323 | 107 | 98 | 205 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Robb Gordon (F) | 58 | 51 | 114 | 1.97 |
2. | Leon Draisaitl (F) | 32 | 19 | 53 | 1.66 |
3. | Andrew Cristall (F) | 219 | 135 | 340 | 1.55 |
4. | Michal Grosek (F) | 30 | 25 | 45 | 1.50 |
5. | Allan Egeland (F) | 213 | 138 | 310 | 1.46 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Allan Egeland (F) | 1993-1994 | WHL | 70 | 47 | 76 | 123 | 1.76 | 204 |
2. | John Varga (F) | 1993-1994 | WHL | 65 | 60 | 62 | 122 | 1.88 | 122 |
3. | Robb Gordon (F) | 1995-1996 | WHL | 58 | 51 | 63 | 114 | 1.97 | 84 |
4. | Allan Egeland (F) | 1992-1993 | WHL | 71 | 56 | 57 | 113 | 1.59 | 119 |
5. | Andrew Cristall (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 62 | 40 | 71 | 111 | 1.79 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | John Varga (F) | 1993-1994 | WHL | 65 | 60 | 62 | 122 | 1.88 | 122 |
2. | Allan Egeland (F) | 1992-1993 | WHL | 71 | 56 | 57 | 113 | 1.59 | 119 |
3. | Jesse Schultz (F) | 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 53 | 51 | 104 | 1.44 | 47 |
4. | Robb Gordon (F) | 1995-1996 | WHL | 58 | 51 | 63 | 114 | 1.97 | 84 |
5. | Jason Deleurme (F) | 1997-1998 | WHL | 72 | 51 | 52 | 103 | 1.43 | 47 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Marty Flichel (F) | 1995-1996 | WHL | 69 | 28 | 79 | 107 | 1.55 | 107 |
2. | Allan Egeland (F) | 1993-1994 | WHL | 70 | 47 | 76 | 123 | 1.76 | 204 |
3. | Andrew Cristall (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 62 | 40 | 71 | 111 | 1.79 | 46 |
4. | Rory McDade (F) | 2000-2001 | WHL | 72 | 28 | 70 | 98 | 1.36 | 50 |
5. | Nick Merkley (F) | 2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 20 | 70 | 90 | 1.25 | 79 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Dave McMillen (F) | 1991-1992 | WHL | 72 | 4 | 13 | 0.18 | 399 |
2. | Trever Fraser (F) | 1991-1992 | WHL | 67 | 9 | 35 | 0.52 | 353 |
3. | Scott Parker (F) | 1996-1997 | WHL | 68 | 18 | 26 | 0.38 | 330 |
4. | Dale Purinton (D) | 1994-1995 | WHL | 65 | 0 | 8 | 0.12 | 291 |
5. | Kevin Malgunas (F) | 1991-1992 | WHL | 64 | 18 | 43 | 0.67 | 273 |
Nationalities Throughout History
Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections
rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | ||||||
1 | #9 | Owen Hayden (D) | 09/01/2009 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 200 cm | 93 kg |
2 | #33 | Nathan Cole (F) | 25/02/2009 | Airdrie, AB, CAN | 170 cm | 62 kg |
3 | #57 | Jake Hargrave (D) | 21/03/2009 | Lucky Lake, SK, CAN | 178 cm | 70 kg |
3 | #60 | Linden Sobocan (G) | 02/01/2009 | Cochrane, AB, CAN | 185 cm | 77 kg |
4 | #78 | William Matte (F) | 12/05/2009 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 195 cm | 86 kg |
5 | #93 | Linkin Stadnek (D) | 15/05/2009 | Thompson, MB, CAN | 183 cm | 73 kg |
6 | #113 | Von Lakovic (F) | 26/10/2009 | West Kelowna, BC, CAN | 177 cm | 66 kg |
8 | #163 | Marek McIvor (D) | 08/05/2009 | Davidson, SK, CAN | 175 cm | 64 kg |
9 | #188 | Jack Morgan (F) | 18/01/2009 | Langley, BC, CAN | 177 cm | 81 kg |
9 | #189 | Sebastien Brisebois (F) | 06/04/2009 | Squamish, BC, CAN | 193 cm | 77 kg |
2023 | ||||||
2 | #26 | Eli Barrett (F) | 11/04/2008 | Surrey, BC, CAN | 173 cm | 64 kg |
3 | #48 | Kanjyu Gojsic (F) | 11/01/2008 | Langley, BC, CAN | 183 cm | 86 kg |
3 | #50 | Jacob Henderson (D) | 13/03/2008 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | 180 cm | 69 kg |
4 | #76 | Owen Folstrom (F) | 21/03/2008 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 178 cm | 79 kg |
5 | #91 | Dallin Antos (D) | 02/01/2008 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 79 kg |
6 | #116 | Gabriel O'Brien (F) | 03/04/2008 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 188 cm | 79 kg |
7 | #136 | Ben Macbeath (D) | 04/03/2008 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 183 cm | 77 kg |
7 | #145 | Sullivan Fogolin (D) | 23/05/2008 | St. Albert, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 76 kg |
9 | #180 | Boston Schmidt (F) | 18/04/2008 | Pilot Butte, SK, CAN | 178 cm | 75 kg |
10 | #202 | Nolan Beddow (F) | 20/09/2008 | Parker, CO, USA | 175 cm | 64 kg |
2022 | ||||||
4 | #81 | Jaxon Kehrig (F) | 12/08/2007 | Tisdale, SK, CAN | 180 cm | 79 kg |
5 | #103 | Nathan Kam (G) | 21/06/2007 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | 185 cm | 60 kg |
6 | #122 | Lachlan Staniforth (D) | 04/05/2007 | Abbotsford, BC, CAN | 183 cm | 82 kg |
6 | #125 | Jonah Pinel (F) | 27/12/2007 | Pilot Butte, SK, CAN | 185 cm | 88 kg |
7 | #134 | Rhett Serfas (D) | 07/02/2007 | Lethbridge, AB, CAN | 195 cm | 87 kg |
8 | #169 | Jaxen Smyth (F) | 31/05/2007 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | 183 cm | 75 kg |
9 | #183 | Jake DeMone (D) | 09/07/2007 | Lethbridge, AB, CAN | 183 cm | 77 kg |
9 | #191 | Logan Mehl (F) | 14/09/2007 | Regina, SK, CAN | 185 cm | 83 kg |
9 | #196 | Kyler Beechinor (D) | 14/01/2007 | Bentley, AB, CAN | 178 cm | 61 kg |
10 | #205 | Eric Han (F) | 21/05/2007 | Regina, SK, CAN | 178 cm | 78 kg |
10 | #213 | Jasper Fellbaum (F) | 17/05/2007 | Courtenay, BC, CAN | 183 cm | 98 kg |
11 | #227 | Carson Croteau (D) | 05/04/2007 | Bonnyville, AB, CAN | 185 cm | 84 kg |
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