Overview:
Ryan Huska’s Kelowna Rockets are currently ranked fourth in the B.C. Division with an 11-13-2-1 record. The Rockets are 6-3-0-1 in their last 10 games but are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Victoria Royals last night.
Who’s Up Front:
Shane McColgan continues to produce steady offense for Kelowna. In 26 games he has seven goals and 30 points. McColgan has great vision and is very strong on the puck.
Who’s on D:
Damon Severson continues to lead the way offensively for Kelowna from the back end. Through 27 games, Severson has three goals and 16 assists for 19 points. His 19 points put him third overall in team scoring.
Who’s in Goal:
20-year-old Adam Brown has started in all four games against Prince George this season and has beaten them in all four games. Jordan Cooke played last night for Kelowna which likely means that Brown will get the call tonight. This season Brown is 9-11 through 20 starts. He’s got a goals against average of 3.70 and a save percentage of .880.
X-Factor:
Colton Scissons has scored goals in five of his last six games, and leads the Kelowna Rockets with 15 goals on the year. He’s only two goals away from matching his goal total from last season. He has been especially dangerous on the power play scoring eight of his 15 goals on the man-advantage.
Overview:
The Prince George Cougars are coming off a difficult 5-4 loss to the Kamloops Blazers. The Cougars worked very hard, and played a strong game, but did not end up on the right side of the scoreboard. Tonight the Cougars look to snap a lengthy losing skid against Kelowna.
Who’s Up Front:
The trio of Alex Forsberg, Spencer Asuchak and Troy Bourke were outstanding in last night’s game. They combined for seven points, and both Forsberg and Bourke had three-point games. Bourke in particular has really stepped up his game lately.
Who’s on D:
The duo of Dan Gibb and Cody Carlson will likely be busy again tonight as they get set to face off with Kelowna. Carlson is second on the team in scoring with 19 points, while Gibb continues to earn praises from the coaching staff for his dependable, two-way play.
Who’s in Goal:
With the status of Devon Fordyce up in the air for tonight, I’d expect to see Drew Owsley get the call again for Prince George. Last night Owsley faced 32 shots and stopped 27 of them. The Cougars will need Owsley to bring a similar effort that saw him record back-to-back victories in Seattle and Spokane.
X-Factor:
Cougars defenceman Martin Marincin is on the verge of breaking out. Marincin has had numerous chances in recent weeks but has not been able to capitalize. When Martin Marincin is on his game there are few defenceman in this league (if any) that are more dynamic and confident. A strong outing from Marincin tonight should give the Cougars a great shot at winning in Kelowna.
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