Rockets Schedule Revealed

• The Kelowna Rockets 2009-2010 regular season schedule was officially released today. As previously mentioned the Rockets open the season September 17th at home against the Vancouver Giants. The Rockets will raise the Western Conference championship and WHL championship banners at that time.
• While the season begins September 17th, it ends March 13th at home to Prince George.
• Seven of the Rockets first 11 games are on home ice.
• Thirteen of the Rockets first 20 games are at home.
• The Rockets play Chilliwack, Kamloops, Prince George and Vancouver eight times each this season.
• The Rockets Eastern Conference road trip prior to Christmas kicks off with a game in Swift Current December 8th. The Rockets also make stops in Brandon, Moose Jaw, Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. The six game road trip - the longest road trip of the season - will be played in eight nights.
• The Rockets have a 10 day Christmas break.
• February is arguably the Rockets toughest month. The team will play 12 games in 24 nights with eight of those twelve on the road. It can be argued that January is even tougher. While the team doesn't play ever night, they see action in 14 games in 29 night's.
• Rockets home games will be played on one of three nights. Friday, Saturday and Wednesday night games are the common theme, with the exception being Thursday September 17th's home opener and a game against the Tri City Americans on Tuesday October 13th.
• The Rockets play three games in three night's only three times this season. Late October, mid November and late January see the team on the ice on three consecutive nights.