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Goalies shine as Kelowna Rockets best Kamloops Blazers in 2-1 decision

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Watch: Highlights of Saturday night's 2-1 win by the Kelowna Rockets over the Kamloops Blazers. Travis Lowe reports. – Dec 30, 2018

The netminders were named the top two stars of Saturday night’s WHL contest between the Kelowna Rockets and the Kamloops Blazers.

The final score was 2-1 for the Rockets, but both goalies ensured it was a low-scoring game.

The Rockets’ Roman Basran and the Blazers’ Dylan Ferguson faced 34 and 33 shots, respectively.

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Both teams traded goals in the second period, with Kelowna’s Kyle Topping getting the winning point halfway through the third period.

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With Saturday night’s win, the Rockets split a two-game home-and-home series with the Blazers.

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On Friday at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, the Blazers beat Kelowna 3-2 in overtime.

The Rockets are back on the ice on Friday, when they host Prince George at Prospera Place.

Kelowna is currently ranked second in the B.C. Division with a record of 17-17-3-0.

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