Ron Robison

• Outgoing WHL commissioner commends Kelowna for helping ‘raise the bar’

  “When Kelowna hosted the Memorial Cup in 2004, it really raised the bar for the standard of the event, both on and off the ice,” said Ron Robison.

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  Jan 19, 2024
  
• Rocket Report: COVID-19 catches up with Kelowna, team activities paused

  'Omicron is highly contagious. It's affecting society and we are not immune from that. As much as we have our players and the staff fully vaccinated, we are going to have cases.'

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  Jan 21, 2022
  
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• WHL announces 15 teams pausing activities due to COVID-19 protocols

  The WHL had 23 games scheduled for this weekend, with 21 being postponed due to COVID-19, including all 10 on Friday, nine of 10 on Saturday and two of three on Sunday.

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  Jan 7, 2022
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• Rockets Report: Kelowna crowds still capped at half capacity

  'We feel very confident that there is minimal risk to the health system by moving capacity from 50 to 100 percent.'

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  Oct 29, 2021
• WHL issues apology for ‘offensive’ Prince Albert Raiders jersey

  This isn't the first time Prince Albert's WHL team has received backlash for using an image many consider to be racist.

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  Oct 3, 2021
• Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets eager for Friday night opener against Victoria

  'Putting on the game with all the rules that around this thing is the biggest challenge,' said Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton.

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  Mar 26, 2021
• Legendary WHL broadcaster Bob Ridley hits 4,000 game mark

  "I hope I can do it a little while longer, for goodness sakes. After all, that's what it's been all about."

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  Feb 28, 2021
• Canadian junior hockey team turns rink into unique players-only hotel

  Three of the WHL’s four divisions have been granted provincial and state approval to begin play. The lone exception: The B.C. Division.

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  Feb 12, 2021
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• ‘We’re going to play’: Lethbridge Hurricanes GM calls announcement of WHL start date a relief

  Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt reacted to the Western Hockey League's announcement that the regular season will begin on Jan. 8.

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  Oct 15, 2020
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• WHL commissioner responds to class-action lawsuit against CHL

  The leagues being targeted in a class-action lawsuit are responding — more than a week after allegations of a toxic and discriminatory environment were released.

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  Jun 26, 2020