Rockets 2 Spokane 1

• The Rockets improved their exhibition record to 2 and 1 with a 2-1 win in Spokane tonight. Kyle St. Denis and Stepan Novotny scored for the Rockets in the win. The two teams battle Saturday night at Prospera Place to conclude the exhibition schedule.
• Rookie Dylan Tait went the distance in goal for the Rockets. Look for Adam Brown to get the start in goal for the Rockets tomorrow night.
• The Rockets had just 15 skaters and two goaltenders for the game. Nine regulars are at NHL camps.
• The Rockets called up 16 year-olds Max Adolph and Brett Bulmer to fill the avoid of a shortfall of players.
• Dylan Hood wore the 'C' in Friday's game. The alternate captains were Collin Bowman and Kyle St. Denis.
• Rockets head coach Ryan Huska was especially pleased with the play of defenseman Tyson Barrie and Collin Bowman.
• Both Curt Gogol and Jesse Paradis were involved in fights in the hockey game.
• The game was delayed for a period of time as Rockets European forward Lukas Matejka was sent to hospital on a stretcher for precautionary measures. Matejka is ok, but will be a game time decision in the rematch Saturday night.