Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets set to kick off WHL’s B.C. Division season at home

Something to finally cheer about for junior hockey fans across the province tonight as the WHL’s B.C. Division kicks of an abbreviated 24-game season after a pandemic absence of more than a year. The Kelowna Rockets will host Victoria Royals at Prospera Place Friday night. The same team the Rockets lost to during their last game before the 2019-20 season was cancelled due to the pandemic.

• Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets eager for Friday night opener against Victoria