Kelowna Rockets

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Kelowna Rockets Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Chris Noble (G)	46	1978	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	178	82	R
	#34	Aaron Sproule (G)	44	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	195	98	L
	#37	Jordan Watt (G)	45	1979	BC, CAN	-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Karel Betik (D)	46	1978	Karvina, CZE	188	94	L
	#10	Mike Bratton (D)	44	1980	Langbank, SK, CAN	193	84	L
	#2	Jeff Church (D)	45	1979	Dauphin, MB, CAN	191	88	L
	#18	Jan Dusanek (D)	44	1980	Pardubice, CZE	187	84	L
	#22	Scott Hannan (D)	45	1979	Richmond, BC, CAN	185	98	L
	#5	Kris Mallette (D)	45	1979	Kelowna, BC, CAN	194	104	R
	#4	Gavin McLeod (D)	44	1980	Delta, BC, CAN	196	98	L
	#0	David Selthun (D)	42	1982	Edmonton, AB, CAN	183	90	R
	#2	Brad Swanson (D)	47	1977	Kamloops, BC, CAN	183	83	L
	#6	Chad Wilchynski (D)	47	1977	Regina, SK, CAN	191	100	L
	#39	Nolan Yonkman (D)	43	1981	Punnichy, SK, CAN	199	115	R
FORWARDS
	#17	Luke Curtin (LW)	47	1977	St. Paul, MN, USA	187	95	L
	#14	Jason Deleurme (RW)	47	1977	Kelowna, BC, CAN	175	84	R
	#19	Todd Fedoruk (LW)	45	1979	Redwater, AB, CAN	188	109	L
	#21	Vernon Fiddler (C/LW)	44	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	180	93	L
	#11	Bruce Harrison (C)	44	1980	Merritt, BC, CAN	188	78	R
	#35	Justin Jack (RW)	45	1979	Melfort, SK, CAN	193	88	R
	#24	Clint Keichinger (RW)	43	1981	Galahad, AB, CAN	183	91	R
	#9	Kevin Korol (LW)	43	1981	Choiceland, SK, CAN	179	80	L
	#24	Corey Koski (LW)	43	1981	Weyburn, SK, CAN	188	88	L
	#8	Quintin Laing (LW)	45	1979	Rosetown, SK, CAN	188	91	L
	#7	Kevin Marsh (LW)	46	1978	Ardrossan, AB, CAN	182	94	L
	#26	Rory McDade (C)	43	1981	New Westminster, BC, CAN	180	82	L
	#15	Brett McLean (C)	46	1978	Comox, BC, CAN	180	84	L
	#0	Kiel McLeod (C)	41	1982	Kelowna, BC, CAN	197	106	R
	#44	Scott Parker (RW)	46	1978	Hanford, CA, USA	196	109	R
	#19	Bryan Randall (RW)	46	1978		195	108	L
	#7	Brad Rohrig (C)	44	1980	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	180	76	L
	#20	Ryan Wade (RW/C)	46	1978	Victoria, BC, CAN	180	79	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 19.07 yearsAv Ht: 186.38 cmAv Wt: 91.81 kgCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Kelowna Rockets Staff

Head CoachPeter Anholt
Asst. CoachGlen Cochrane
Asst. CoachRyan Stewart
General ManagerBruce Hamilton
Asst. General ManagerLorne Frey
Dir. of Player PersonnelLorne Frey
Franchise OwnerBruce Hamilton
Head Athletic TherapistSteve Oviatt
PresidentBruce Hamilton

Team Staff History

Kelowna Rockets Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Teal + Copper + Red + White + Black
Town: Kelowna, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1995

1997-1998 Kelowna Rockets Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
2 players
2 players

Experience

Kelowna Rockets: 2 849 GP
AHL: 2 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
30/12/2024 24:00 UTC	Vancouver Giants	Kelowna Rockets	-	WHL
29/12/2024 02:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kamloops Blazers	-	WHL
18/12/2024 03:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Prince George Cougars	3 - 5	WHL
14/12/2024 23:05 UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Wenatchee Wild	1 - 9	WHL
14/12/2024 03:05 UTC	Tri-City Americans	Kelowna Rockets	6 - 3	WHL

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20/12/2024

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Gabriel Guilbault (D)

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23/11/2024

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Jari Kykkanen (G)

Leaving forVernon Vipers

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21/11/2024

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Rhett Stoesser (G)

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16/11/2024

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Ethan Mittelsteadt (D)

Leaving forVancouver Giants

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15/11/2024

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Nate Corbet (D)

Joining fromMedicine Hat Tigers

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Ethan Neutens (F)

Leaving forMedicine Hat Tigers

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10/10/2024

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Lachlan Staniforth (D)

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Max Psenicka (D)

Leaving forPortland Winterhawks

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Kelowna Rockets History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	30	13	14	-	-	3	121	115	29	0.97	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

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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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)	18/12/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	175 cm	68 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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