Rockets posted Feb 10, 2017 @ 09:03pm by Jim Csek

Rookies lead the Rockets to dominating win over Giants

The rookies with a big night, scoring all six goals in the game for the Rockets.

Nolan Foote with his first hat-trick in the WHL led the Kelowna Rockets to the dominating 6-0 victory over the visiting Vancouver Giants.

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Rookie Nolan Foote named the game's first star</who>

Rookies Erik Gardiner had a single and Leif Mattson with the pair.

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Rookie Leif Mattson has 5 goals and 3 assists on the season</who>

Rookie Konrad Belcourt got the assist on the second Mattson goal, recording his first point in his WHL career. With that point every Rockets skater has at least one point on the season.

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Brodan Salmond was named the game's third star</who>

Nolan Foote playing in his rookie season has 14 goals and 21 total points in 35 games so far this season.

Brodan Salmond with his second shut-out of the season.

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Captain Rodney Southam stepping up in a high spirited first period</who>

Video courtesy SendtoNews.

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Gordie Ballhorn finishing his checkr</who>

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Cal Foote with one fight and one assist in the game</who>

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow - Ryan Kubic allowed 6 goals in 56 shots</who>

<who>Photo credit: KelownaNow -Lots of shots and lots of pressure by the Rockets</who>

The Rockets travel to Vancouver Saturday night in the second part of the home and home.

The Rockets are on home ice again on Monday for an afternoon battle with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Puck drop for that meeting is at 2:05pm.

Tickets are available for Rockets home games through selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.

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