Having reeled in the Prince George Cougars over the course of the last month, a B.C. Division pennant is now in clear view for the Kelowna Rockets.
With just a week left in the WHL regular season and holding one game in hand, the Rockets (41-21-5-0) are a mere two points back of the Cougars (42-21-3-2) for top spot.
With four of their last five games at Prospera Place91裸聊视频攁nd three remaining against the last-place Vancouver Giants91裸聊视频攖he Rockets couldn91裸聊视频檛 ask for a much more favourable scenario.
Prince George, on the other hand, will visit Tri City and Spokane, before closing out the season with a home-and-home set against the rival Kamloops Blazers.
While the prospects of a division title loom large and excitement builds toward the start of the postseason, head coach Jason Smith said it91裸聊视频檚 imperative the Rockets remain focused on their day-to-day tasks.
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The Rockets look to have hit their stride at just the right time of year, with seven wins in their last eight games and 10 in the last 12.
Kelowna defenceman James Hilsendager says the Rockets91裸聊视频� game is definitely trending in the right direction.
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And Hilsendager91裸聊视频檚 assessment is backed up by his head coach. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e trying to fine-tune our game, make sure we91裸聊视频檙e ready to play come playoffs,91裸聊视频� said Jason Smith. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e starting to play more complete games, we91裸聊视频檙e playing with structure and detail, and that91裸聊视频檚 allowing us to have success.91裸聊视频�
The Rockets host the Vancouver Giants Friday night, followed by the Victoria Royals on Saturday. Face-off both nights is 7:05 p.m.
