The Kelowna Rockets closed out the Western Hockey League regular season by extending it’s franchise record for wins in a season with it’s 57th, beating the Vancouver Giants 5-3 Saturday night at Prospera Place.
Carter Rigby scored twice while Madison Bowey, Nick Merkley, and Rourke Chartier aded singles as the Rockets improved to 57-11-0-4 on the season.
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During the 2013-2014 season, the Rockets established new records for wins in a season with 57, as well as most points and most wins on the road in a season.
The teams 29 wins on the road matches a WHL record set last season by Portland.
The Rockets move on the the WHL playoffs, starting next weekend, with two home games against the Tri City Americans, on March 22nd and 23rd.
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