The Kelowna Rockets started their three-game weekend with an overtime loss to Kamloops Friday night.
It was a back-and-forth battle between the two rivals with the Blazers inching out a 3-2 victory in the end. Kelowna had their full roster with Nolan Foote returning from NHL camps in the off-season. The Rockets have started the season with two trips to overtime after a win at their home-opener on Sept. 21.
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There were 11 powerplays between the two teams Friday night. The Rockets powerplay has continued to be a force for Kelowna during the start of the season. Kelowna tied the game while on the powerplay, making it four of six goals scored on the man-advantage so far this year.
Dillon Hamaliuk continues to have a note-worthy start for Kelowna. The San Jose draft pick scored his third goal of the season from a pass from Foote, who had two assists in his return.
But as the powerplay was beneficial for the Rockets, so it was for the Blazers. Kamloops went to the man-advantage six times in the game, scoring twice. The Blazers got the overtime game-winner during the powerplay after Foote took a desperation penalty in the extra frame.
Leif Mattson and Cayde Augustine added assists for the Rockets and goalie Roman Basran made 29 saves.
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The three-game weekend continues for the Rockets Saturday night when Kelowna hosts the Everett Silvertips.
The Rockets then head to Vancouver to take on Giants Sunday.
Puck-drop Saturday night against Everett is 7:05 p.m at Prospera Place.
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