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Blazers end Rockets winning streak

Nick Merkley. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)

The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Kelowna Rockets 5-1 at Prospera Place on Tuesday night ending the Rockets six game winning streak. 

Kamloops led 2-1 after the first period, 3-1 after the second and added two more in the third in the win. 

The Rockets lone goal was scored by Nick Merkley extending his goal streak to three games. 

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Michael Herringer stopped 33 of the 39 shots he faced in a losing effort. 

Kelowna was outshot 39-21 on the night as they fell to 9-8-0-0 on the season. 

The Rockets were 1-for-7 on the power play while the Blazers were 2-for-7. 

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The Rockets play again on Friday when they head to Vancouver for a matchup against the Giants. 

The Rockets next home game following tonight will be Saturday, November 5th when they take on Medicine Hat at Prospera Place.

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