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	5'10"	181	R
	#34	Aaron Sproule (G)	45	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#37	Jordan Watt (G)	46	1979	BC, CAN	-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Karel Betik (D)	46	1978	Karvina, CZE	6'2"	207	L
	#10	Mike Bratton (D)	44	1980	Langbank, SK, CAN	6'4"	185	L
	#2	Jeff Church (D)	45	1979	Dauphin, MB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#18	Jan Dusanek (D)	44	1980	Pardubice, CZE	6'2"	185	L
	#22	Scott Hannan (D)	46	1979	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#5	Kris Mallette (D)	46	1979	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'4"	229	R
	#4	Gavin McLeod (D)	45	1980	Delta, BC, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#0	David Selthun (D)	42	1982	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	R
	#2	Brad Swanson (D)	48	1977	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#6	Chad Wilchynski (D)	47	1977	Regina, SK, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#39	Nolan Yonkman (D)	43	1981	Punnichy, SK, CAN	6'6"	254	R
FORWARDS
	#17	Luke Curtin (LW)	47	1977	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'2"	209	L
	#14	Jason Deleurme (RW)	48	1977	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	#19	Todd Fedoruk (LW)	46	1979	Redwater, AB, CAN	6'2"	240	L
	#21	Vernon Fiddler (C/LW)	44	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#11	Bruce Harrison (C)	45	1980	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'2"	172	R
	#35	Justin Jack (RW)	45	1979	Melfort, SK, CAN	6'4"	194	R
	#24	Clint Keichinger (RW)	43	1981	Galahad, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#9	Kevin Korol (LW)	44	1981	Choiceland, SK, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#24	Corey Koski (LW)	44	1981	Weyburn, SK, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#8	Quintin Laing (LW)	45	1979	Rosetown, SK, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#7	Kevin Marsh (LW)	46	1978	Ardrossan, AB, CAN	6'0"	207	L
	#26	Rory McDade (C)	43	1981	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#15	Brett McLean (C)	46	1978	Comox, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#0	Kiel McLeod (C)	42	1982	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'6"	234	R
	#44	Scott Parker (RW)	47	1978	Hanford, CA, USA	6'5"	240	R
	#19	Bryan Randall (RW)	46	1978		6'5"	238	L
	#7	Brad Rohrig (C)	44	1980	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#20	Ryan Wade (RW/C)	46	1978	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 18.44 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 201 lbsCompare 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

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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
03/16/2025 01:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Kelowna Rockets	-	WHL
03/15/2025 02:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kamloops Blazers	-	WHL
03/08/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Edmonton Oil Kings	Kelowna Rockets	6 - 3	WHL
03/06/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Kelowna Rockets	7 - 4	WHL
03/05/2025 02:00 AM UTC	Medicine Hat Tigers	Kelowna Rockets	5 - 2	WHL

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03/04/2025

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Dallin Antos (D)

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Brett Calhoon (F)

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01/10/2025

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Andrew Petruk (F)

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01/09/2025

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Landon Cowper (D)

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01/08/2025

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Hayden Paupanekis (F)

Joining fromSpokane Chiefs

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Andrew Cristall (F)

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01/07/2025

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Marek Ročák (D)

Leaving forSwift Current Broncos

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Dawson Gerwing (F)

Joining fromSwift Current Broncos

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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	63	17	40	-	-	6	202	289	40	0.63	5	-
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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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#9	Owen Hayden (D)	01/09/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'7"	205 lbs
2	#33	Nathan Cole (F)	02/25/2009	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'7"	137 lbs
3	#57	Jake Hargrave (D)	03/21/2009	Lucky Lake, SK, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
3	#60	Linden Sobocan (G)	01/02/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'1"	170 lbs
4	#78	William Matte (F)	05/12/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'5"	190 lbs
5	#93	Linkin Stadnek (D)	05/15/2009	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
6	#113	Von Lakovic (F)	10/26/2009	West Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'10"	146 lbs
8	#163	Marek McIvor (D)	05/08/2009	Davidson, SK, CAN	5'9"	141 lbs
9	#188	Jack Morgan (F)	01/18/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	5'10"	179 lbs
9	#189	Sebastien Brisebois (F)	04/06/2009	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'4"	170 lbs
2023
2	#26	Eli Barrett (F)	04/11/2008	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'8"	141 lbs
3	#48	Kanjyu Gojsic (F)	01/11/2008	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	190 lbs
3	#50	Jacob Henderson (D)	03/13/2008	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'11"	152 lbs
4	#76	Owen Folstrom (F)	03/21/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
5	#91	Dallin Antos (D)	01/02/2008	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
6	#116	Gabriel O'Brien (F)	04/03/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	174 lbs
7	#136	Ben Macbeath (D)	03/04/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
7	#145	Sullivan Fogolin (D)	05/23/2008	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
9	#180	Boston Schmidt (F)	04/18/2008	Pilot Butte, SK, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
10	#202	Nolan Beddow (F)	09/20/2008	Parker, CO, USA	5'9"	141 lbs
2022
4	#81	Jaxon Kehrig (F)	08/12/2007	Tisdale, SK, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
5	#103	Nathan Kam (G)	06/21/2007	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'1"	132 lbs
6	#122	Lachlan Staniforth (D)	05/04/2007	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
6	#125	Jonah Pinel (F)	12/27/2007	Pilot Butte, SK, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs
7	#134	Rhett Serfas (D)	02/07/2007	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'5"	192 lbs
8	#169	Jaxen Smyth (F)	05/31/2007	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
9	#183	Jake DeMone (D)	07/09/2007	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
9	#191	Logan Mehl (F)	09/14/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	183 lbs
9	#196	Kyler Beechinor (D)	01/14/2007	Bentley, AB, CAN	5'10"	134 lbs
10	#205	Eric Han (F)	05/21/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	172 lbs
10	#213	Jasper Fellbaum (F)	05/17/2007	Courtenay, BC, CAN	6'0"	216 lbs
11	#227	Carson Croteau (D)	04/05/2007	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs

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