2016-17 Kelowna Rockets Roster
Western Hockey League (WHL)
Team Record: 45-22-5 - 95 points
Finishing 2nd in the WHL's B.C. Division
Lost Conference Final
Coach: Jason Smith (45-22-5)
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
2016-17 Kelowna Rockets StatisticsTeam Record: 45-22-5 - 95 points
Finishing 2nd in the WHL's B.C. Division
Lost Conference Final
Coach: Jason Smith (45-22-5)
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
The Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 45 wins and 22 losses (and 5 overtime losses) for 95 points finishing second in the WHL's B.C. Division.
The Rockets scored 283 goals and yielded 206. Calvin Thurkauf netted 33 goals for Kelowna, while Kole Lind tallied 30 or more as well. Kole Lind recorded 57 assists. Michael Herringer earned 33 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.78 goals against average, leading regularly-used goaltenders.
Jason Smith coached the team. The 2016-17 Kelowna Rockets lost in the Conference Final of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordie Ballhorn | D | September 2, 1997 | 6'2" | 194 | R | Wetaskiwin, AB |
| Konrad Belcourt | D | May 4, 2000 | 5'11" | 157 | R | Sherwood Park, AB |
| Jordan Borstmayer | RW | January 9, 1998 | 6'0" | 170 | R | St. Brieux, SK |
| Ted Brennan | C | January 28, 2000 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Victoria, BC |
| Conner Bruggen-Cate | LW | September 13, 1999 | 6'1" | 189 | R | Langley, BC |
| Braydyn Chizen | D | May 9, 1998 | 6'5" | 181 | R | St. Albert, AB |
| Tate Coughlin | RW | July 27, 1997 | 6'1" | 175 | R | Victoria, BC |
| Jack Cowell | LW | May 2, 1999 | 6'2" | 170 | L | Winnipeg, MB |
| Dillon Dube | C | July 20, 1998 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Cochrane, ALTA Canada |
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| Cal Foote | D | December 13, 1998 | 6'1" | 170 | R | Englewood, CO USA |
| Nolan Foote | LW | November 29, 2000 | 6'3" | 177 | L | Engelwood, CO |
| Erik Gardiner | LW | March 21, 1999 | 6'0" | 165 | L | Humboldt, SK |
| Reid Gardiner | C | January 19, 1996 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Humboldt, SK |
| Michael Herringer | G | January 26, 1996 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Comox, BC |
| James Hilsendager | D | March 20, 1997 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Lloydminster, SK |
| Lucas Johansen | D | November 16, 1997 | 6'2" | 170 | R | Port Moody, BC |
| Liam Kindree | LW | January 2, 2000 | 5'10" | 174 | R | North Vancouver, BC |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | January 29, 2001 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Yorkton, SK |
| Jake Kryski | C | March 8, 1998 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Vancouver, BC |
| Kole Lind | RW | October 16, 1998 | 72'5" | 170 | R | Shaunavon, SK |
| Leif Mattson | RW | July 23, 1999 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Stonewall, MB |
| Nick Merkley | C | May 23, 1997 | 5'10" | 176 | R | Calgary, AB |
| Brodan Salmond | G | October 8, 1998 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Calgary, AB |
| Jonathan Smart | D | June 1, 1999 | 6'0" | 195 | R | Kelowna, BC |
| Tomas Soustal | C | February 15, 1997 | 6'3" | 198 | R | Czech, Republic |
| Rodney Southam | RW/C | August 9, 1996 | 5'11" | 181 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Riley Stadel | D | January 16, 1996 | 5'10" | 162 | L | Surrey, BC |
| Devante Stephens | D | 6'1" | 161 | L | White Rock, BC | |
| Calvin Thurkauf | LW | June 27, 1997 | 6'2" | 203 | L | Zug, Switzerland |
| Kyle Topping | C | November 18, 1999 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Salt Spring Island, BC |
| Carsen Twarynski | LW | November 24, 1997 | 6'1" | 191 | L | Calgary, AB |
| Tanner Wishnowski | LW | January 28, 1997 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Oakbank, MB |
