For the second time in two weeks, the Kelowna Rockets will host the Victoria Royals.
Kelowna lost a 6-3 battle to Victoria two weeks ago and have since dropped three of their last four games. On Wednesday night, the Rockets will look to maintain the momentum they built in last weekendsa国际传媒檚 4-3 win over Kamloops. In yet another pivotal division battle, Kelowna will strive to continue the winning ways.
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The race in the B.C. division is as tight as any in the Western Hockey League. Kelowna holds third place and sits six points behind first-place Kamloops and two points behind second-place Vancouver.
Victoria is nipping right at the heels of the Rockets with being only a point behind in the standings.
Kelowna will need to separate themselves with wins against divisional opponents with six more games scheduled between the two clubs during the rest of the season.
In his last six games, Swetlikoff has five points and hopes to continue playing well for his team.
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Action starts Wednesday night at Prospera Place at 7:05 p.m.
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