Kelowna Rockets put nine on the board in drubbing of Victoria

Rockets rebound in massive method

The Kelowna Rockets made certain the style of Friday’s defeat at the arms of the Western Conference cellar-dwelling Vancouver Giants did not keep in their mouths too lengthy.

Any frustrations they’d over the effort from the evening earlier than have been taken out on the visiting Victoria Royals.

The Rockets scored early, and sometimes, in a 9-2 shellacking of the Royals

Tig Iginla registered his second profession five-point evening, choosing up a aim and 4 assists to guide the offensive barrage.

Shane Smith had a pair with singles going to Hayden Paupanekis, Keith McInnis, Ty Halaburda, Mazden Leslie, Owen Folstrom and Rowan Guest along with his first of the season.

Parker Alcos and Carson Wetsch every had a pair of assists as 13 of the 18 skaters registered at the very least one level.

Leslie’s aim was the 250th level, making him the thirteenth defenseman in WHL historical past and first in a Rockets uniform, to hit that milestone.

The Rockets led 4-1 after one and 7-2 after two.

Former Rocket netminder Jake Pilon, who confronted 46 pictures, was in aim for all nine targets.

Josh Banini turned away 28 pictures to earn the win.

Kelowna completed the evening two for 3 on the energy play and have been disciplined in placing the Royals on the energy play simply as soon as all evening.

The win retains the Rockets in a impasse with Prince George for third in the Western Conference. With 78 factors apiece.

The Cougars are listed third by advantage of having three extra wins.

Kelowna concludes a busy weekend in Langley towards the Vancouver Giants Sunday afternoon.