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Kelowna Rockets down visiting Cougars

Kelowna Rockets down visiting Cougars | iNFOnews.ca
Marissa Baecker

KELOWNA – The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Prince George Cougars 5-2 on Friday night, Oct. 23, at Prospera Place, kicking off a four game homestand on a winning note.

Dillon Dube had two goals and an assist to lead the Rockets to the win in the third straight game between the two teams.

Nick Merkley added a goal and an assist in the win while Calvin Thurkauf and Justin Kirkland also scored for the Rockets, who improved to 8-4-0-0 on the season with the win.

Tyson Baillie had a pair of helpers while Michael Herringer earned the win in net, stopping 29 of 31 shots as Prince George outshot Kelowna 31-30 in the game and 12-7 in the third.

The Rockets are back in action tonight when they play host to the Calgary Hitmen at Prospera Place.

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Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

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