Stories, news, and unequalled access to the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Content by Regan Bartel, FM broadcasting on 104.7 The Lizard, & streaming on RocketFAN.ca.
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Teacher by day, hockey mom by night dlvr.it/TSxYRp
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‘It was a great success’ – MC Co-Chair Steve Thomson dlvr.it/TStFYC
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🎵 Simple the best…better than all the rest. 🎵
Congratulations to Kelowna Rockets Executive Assistant Carrie Brown on being named a recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award!
Carrie has been a cornerstone of the Rockets organization for 30 years.
#KelownaRockets | #RocketsHockey
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If you streamed the 2026 Memorial Cup final on @RocketFANdotca - we appreciate you.
Leaving the parking lot last night a young hockey fan yelling out - ‘love your content’. ☺️
Appreciate your 👀 and👂on what we do. #Kelowna
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CHL president says Kelowna delivered on national stage dlvr.it/TSpbQc
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The Kitchener Rangers are Memorial Cup champions in 2026.
They beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 at Prospera Place.
They were undefeated - outscoring the opponent 20-6.
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The Rangers lead the Tips 3-1 after 40 minutes. Shots 24-23 Everett. OHL champs enjoy a 5 on 3 for 1:06 heading into the third period.
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The Kitchener Rangers lead the Everett Silvertips 2-1 after 1 period. Shots 15-7 Everett.
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We aren’t sitting idly by for the championship game at the 2026 #MemorialCup.
Regan Bartel and Graham Turnbull will bring you the action between Everett and Kitchener.
It’s the WHL against the OHL on 104-7 The LIZARD 🦎 at 3:30 pm.
Listen 🎧 and enjoy.
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Rocket Fan retweeted
May 30
WHL Commisioner Dan Near joined the @TSN_Sports panel in the second intermission to talk about the success of this year’s #MemorialCup!
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What makes a successful Memorial Cup?
Volunteers.
Of-ice officials like these three:
Closest to the camera is Shawn McMillan, followed by Lorne Craig, with Clem Fraser furthest from the lens.
Craig has the bragging rights of breaking up a Rocky Thompson/Scott Parker fight.
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Also seeing duty during the MC is Steven Garrett and Merlin Bunnage, but neither owns a wrist watch. 😉
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May 28
Tony Markoff, one of many Kelowna volunteers shuttling media and team personnel to and fro during the 2026 Memorial Cup.
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May 28
Nice move up for the former @Kelowna_Rockets forward.
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MOVING UP! ⬆️
Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill has accepted a position with the @EdmontonOilers as Assistant General Manager of Player Procurement, as announced today. 🟠🔵
Kirt has spent the past 8 seasons serving as the Oil Kings General Manager and President of Hockey Operations highlighted with a WHL Championship in 2022. The Oil Kings would like to congratulate Kirt on his new position and thank him for his time with the club! 👑
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