Before I Hit The Road...
- The Kelowna Rockets won't beat the Calgary Hitmen in too many categories, but the Rockets have the bragging rights in one area. After the Western Hockey League trading deadline the Rockets ended up with more wins and more points than the Hitmen. The Rockets were 22-4-1-3 after the trade deadline, good for 48 points. The Hitmen were 21-3-0-2 after the trade deadline, good for 44 points. But lets not forget that the Rockets played 30 games after the deadline while the Hitmen played just 26 times. Both teams were solid from January 10th on.
- Since 2000, five teams have won the Western Hockey League title with 47 wins or fewer. The last team to win the league title with the same number of wins as the Rockets had this season were the Vancouver Giants, who had 47 victories during the regular season before beating Moose Jaw in 2006. The 2005 Rockets won a WHL title with just 45 wins during the regular season. Medicine Hat had 40 wins in 2004, while Kootenay had 38 victories before capturing the title in 2002. Kootenay also had 44 wins before winning the league in 2000.
The Rockets can't touch the Hitmen when it comes to points, wins and goals scored.The Hitmen had 12 more wins and 13 fewer losses than the Rockets during the regular season.- The Rockets scored 63 fewer goals and allowed 19 more against than the Hitmen.
- The Hitmen scored 36 more power play goals than the Rockets during the regular season, and also had 21 more chances with the extra man.
- The Hitmen had nine players with 50 or more points while the Rockets had just five.
- The Rockets had five - 20 goal scorers this season. The Hitmen had 7.
5 comments:
Don't remember who said it regan,somebody on tsn,but you should think of using the phrase "battle at the saddle" has a good ring to it!
This series has me baffled,it's like trying to do a science experiment with two beakers on paper and trying to see what happens,you have to just get into it and see what happens. I think the fact we beat them near the end of the year can be used motivationally,like,we know we can beat them and we have beat them in their own building,it's something to put in the back of their minds for sure and should be a confidence builder. First goal will probably be big too.
Regan,did anybody mention we won the west? pretty deep here,i think a beard update is necessary before this next round is over.
Regan;
I'm a massive Kamloops Blazers fan; however I do enjoy reading your blog. Now of course the Blazers and Rockets are bitter rivals, that aside I'd like to pass on my congratulations to the Rockets on a great playoff run and Western Conference Championship. Best of luck against the Hitmen Go Rockets Go!
Cheers,
Steve Dyer
Regan;
I'm a massive Kamloops Blazers fan; however I do enjoy reading your blog. Now of course the Blazers and Rockets are bitter rivals, that aside I'd like to pass on my congratulations to the Rockets on a great playoff run and Western Conference Championship. Best of luck against the Hitmen Go Rockets Go!
Cheers,
Steve Dyer
Steve, thanks for the visit; it's appreciated.
I enjoy it when fans from other teams visit the blog, especially fans with good attitudes, like yours. Why, I don't even mind it when fans challenge my opinion, that is, as long as it's not a stupid attack. Healthy debates are good, but stupid attacks I'll do without.
I appreciate that you enjoy this blog, but for those who don't know, I originally created this blog for Rockets fans. However, it has taken off since then, and is now being read by others across the league.
Steve, one more thing: Pleaze bare with mee as I tri two improve my gramer. Grammar.
hey regan we are organising a rocket hitmen viewing party on the westkelowna side of things the neighborhood is invited 6.30 sharp. it is such a thrill to be able to follow the team on the tube we will be cheering loud and clear from the shore of ok lake .. The guys should as pumped as we are.I hope the energy of the last period is still flowing in their vein.If so it should be a barn burner.
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