Overview:
Ryan Huska’s Kelowna Rockets head into tonight’s game having earned points in each of their last two games. Overall the Rockets sit with a record of 6-11-2-1 and have recorded 15 points through 20 games this season.
Who’s Up Front:
Since returning from the Minnesota Wild, Prince George’s Brett Bulmer has not disappointed. Through five games, Bulmer has tallied eight points and has added instant offense and character to the Rockets. Bulmer’s skills were recently on display for Team WHL as they played against Russia at the Canada-Russia Super Series. He was joined my teammates Zack Franko and Colton Scissons.
Who’s on D:
17-year-old defenceman Damon Severson is enjoying a terrific second season with the Kelowna Rockets. Severson is tied for second in team in scoring with 16 points. Impressive when you consider that Severson had only 17 points last season.
Who’s in Goal:
Adam Brown is the 20-year-old puck-stopper for the Kelowna Rockets and his name alone carries a ton of weight and respect in the league. That being said, Brown has had his ups and downs in 2011-2012. His record is 5-10 and his save percentage is .883 and his Goals Against is sitting at 3.87.
X-Factor:
The Kelowna Rockets leading scorer is 18-year-old California product Shane McColgan. McColgan is a very quick and crafty player for Kelowna. He’s tied for second in goal-scoring for the Rockets with seven, and I would expect to see a lot of McColgan in key situations.
Overview:
So far the month of November has relatively friendly for the Prince George Cougars. They have earned points in three of their past four games, and right now trail the Kelowna Rockets by only one point in the B.C. Division Standings. The Cougars carry a record of 6-13-0-2 into this weekend. Two points for the Cougars tonight would help leap-frog them over the Kelowna Rockets in the standings.
Who’s Up Front;
Right now Spencer Asuchak is enjoying one of the finest offensive stretches in his career. The 20-year-old has tallied four goals in his last three games, and has really benefited from playing alongside Troy Bourke and Alex Forsberg. Asuchak has simply used his size to his advantage. Most of his goals have come from simply out-working the opposition in front of the net.
Who’s on D:
20-year-old Cody Carlson continues provide the Prince George Cougars with strong consistency at both ends of the ice. Carlson has not been the least bit shy about blocking shots, and getting his nose dirty with the opposition. Add the fact that Carlson has contributed 11 points to the Cougars attack this season, and it’s easy to see why Carlson has been one of the more valuable contributors to the Cougars this season.
Who’s in Goal:
With Devon Fordyce having played Sunday in Vancouver the door is open for Drew Owsley to get one or both starts this weekend, at home against the Rockets. Owsley was sharp in a 3-2 loss to the Everett Silvertips back on November 12th. He stopped a Jesse Mychan penalty-shot, and was the victim of a couple of bad bounces in front of him which led to other opportunities. No definitive word yet on who gets the call in goal though.
X-Factor:
Forward Charles Inglis is eligible to return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension stemming from a charging-major assessed during Saturday’s loss in Everett. When he’s on his game, Inglis can be very dangerous and a true game-breaker. I look for Inglis to put forth a strong outing in front of the CN Centre faithful tonight.
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