Played on Mar 21, 2026
Game Played in Prospera Place
General Game Notes: In a game that was technically a meaningless game 68 for both teams, the visiting Penticton Vees beat the Kelowna Rockets 5-0. The Vees scored twice in the first period on goals from Ethan Weber on the power-play and Mateo Dani’s. That was followed up by goals from Doogan Peterson, Diego Johnson and Brittan Alstead to round out the scoring. Ethan McCallum got the shut out win in the Vees net.
Keith McInnis (D, L, 6’1″, 197, Kelowna Rockets, 01/08/2006, Minnesota Duluth)
Game Rating
B+
Keith McInnis is a dependable two-way force for the Rockets who consistently demonstrates excellent skating ability, speed, and puck transport skills. He reads the ice effectively and plays smart outlet passes, making him a key piece on both the power play and penalty kill. McInnis features a physical edge in puck battles, using smart body positioning and refined stick skills to win 55% of battles. He excels at maintaining defensive responsibility while also being willing to carry the puck when opportunities arise, playing with a physical presence that makes him difficult to beat in transition. His combination of high-end skillset, gritty play, and offensive tools make him a standout player who consistently impacts all phases of the game. With above-average skill paired with hard-nosed play, McInnis is a valuable asset for the Rockets.
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Comments: McInnis is a reliable, 200-foot defenseman who plays a composed, effective game for the Rockets – a high end skater with mobility and very good puck skills who projects as a puck-mover rather than a real offensive player from the back end. He reads plays well on retrievals, consistently finds teammates and can be deceptively creative with his passing while also delivering hard, flat feeds; he rarely panics under pressure. He brings a physical edge and bite to his defensive coverage, communicates strongly on ice, shows a good stick and keeps things simple: moves pucks and makes plays. A top penalty-killer and a capable second-unit power-play option thanks to a heavy, effective wrist shot and vision, he logged 20+ minutes in this outing, recorded 12 takeaways and was even (+/-) despite a 5-0 loss.
Parker Alcos (D, R, 6’3″, 181, Kelowna Rockets, 07/20/2006, Quinnipiac)
Game Rating
B+
Alcos is a mobile and dynamic defenseman with a well-rounded skill set, excelling in both his ability to move the puck out of his zone and create space at the offensive blue line, as well as his defensive prowess in the neutral zone. He consistently displays strong lateral movement, allowing him to effectively clear the puck from his own zone and initiate offense. His mobility also makes him effective in disrupting opposing attacks and creating turnovers. On the power play, Alcos is a key contributor, using his vision and passing ability to create high-leverage scoring chances. Offensively, he shows excellent instincts and creativity, often leading the attack or jumping into plays to provide an extra layer of offense. His puck-handling skills are also impressive, allowing him to effectively move pucks with purpose and read the play well. With continued refinement in his physical play and gap consistency, Alcos projects as a reliable top-four option who can contribute heavily on both special teams.
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Comments: Alcos is a high-energy, right-shot defenceman who leans toward the offensive side while remaining dependable in his own end; he consistently plays with pace every shift, often carries the puck out of pressure and transitions cleanly to lead the rush or join as an extra attacker. He’s an effective puck transporter who quarterbacks play when needed, offers a heavy, accurate shot in the offensive zone and shows a knack for jumping into lanes to create chances off the give and go game. Defensively he competes physically net-front, clears traffic and boxes out reliably-and he’s trusted on special teams as a key penalty killer and a very capable option on the second power-play unit. He logged 22+ minutes a night in this game and posts a 55% success rate on battles this season, underlining his two-way value.
Tij Iginla (C, L, 6’0″, 191, Kelowna Rockets, 08/01/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Tij Iginla is a well-rounded forward with a strong combination of skills that make him a valuable asset to his team. He excels in multiple facets, including his vision and playmaking ability both in tight spaces and at high speeds. His shot release is particularly notable, allowing him to finish plays or draw pressure dishes off. Iginla’s skating abilities are also noteworthy, as he consistently creates danger off the rush with his elite mobility and quick hands. He effectively uses curl-backs and tight puck control to sustain zone possession and find late support on the attack. Additionally, Iginla demonstrates a strong work ethic, determination, and competitiveness, which drives him to influence every shift on the ice. He is a reliable faceoff option and consistently contributes in both power play and penalty kill situations.
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Comments: Iginla is an elite two-way centre who brings relentless compete and dependable effort every shift – a guaranteed engine for your top minutes. He handles key situations (top power-play, trusted on the penalty kill) and logged 23+ minutes in this game while taking important faceoffs (55% on the season). His season – 41 goals in only 48 games – showcases elite scoring ability, and a +47 rating underlines that he consistently works in the defensive zone as well. He is very strong on his skates, and difficult to knock off the puck, is very effective battling through traffic with it also. His heavy quick release was also on display this night. In short, he’s a high-impact, versatile leader who can be counted on in all situations.
Vojtech Cihar (LW, L, 6’0″, 187, Kelowna Rockets, 03/29/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Vojtech Cihar has shown significant improvement in his game as he becomes more comfortable in North America, displaying increased confidence and skill on both ends of the ice. His speed and agility allow him to create scoring opportunities through seam attacks and precise passing. He is also capable of making plays offensively while being a reliable defender, often reading play well and blocking shots in key situations. Cihar’s playing style is characterized by his smooth skating ability, explosive top-end speed, and excellent puck skills. While he occasionally struggles with shot velocity and makes some passes that aren’t quite on target, his overall vision and instincts are strong. His growth into a versatile player who can contribute in multiple situations suggests he has a high ceiling as a 200-foot player.
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Comments: Cihar, notable growing confidence, is an impact high-end skater with explosive acceleration and top-end speed that he uses effectively to challenge defenders, attack the middle lane and drive the net; he uses it to pressure pucks on the forecheck and finishes hits with more intent, showing increasing physicality and pushback in scrums. He pairs excellent puck skills with high-end vision – consistently finding open teammates and making plays – and complements that playmaking with a heavy, well-placed release, notable in this game. His battle win rate sits north of 50% on the season, his reliability and overall better game is reflected in steadily rising ice time, and he logged 23+ minutes in this outing, demonstrating both stamina and trust from coaching staff.
Ethan Weber (D, R, 6’0″, 191, Penticton Vees, 12/10/2006, Penn State)
Game Rating
A-
Ethan Weber is a well-rounded defenseman who blends mobility and physicality effectively, making him a valuable asset to his team. His strong skating ability allows him to quickly escape battles and create scoring opportunities on the offensive blue line. With excellent offensive instincts, he consistently makes smart decisions in all three zones, including reliable zone exits and jump-starting breakouts. Defensively, Weber has become more reliable, showing sound defensive-zone fundamentals and physical play in front of his net. He consistently pushes back on net-front scrums and wins a high percentage of puck battles. His vision and passing skills are also notable, making him a consistent playmaker from the back end.
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Comments: Weber is a right-shot defenseman who brings a high-end, all-around game to the Vees’ back end – a smooth, highly mobile skater both forwards and backwards who consistently uses his mobility to be tight in the neutral zone and take away time and space on attackers; in the defensive end he complements that mobility with heavy, effective physicality and finishes plays hard, winning puck battles and rarely getting knocked off the puck. Offensively he displays strong puck skills, quick decision-making and vision, frequently finding open teammates, moving the puck efficiently, and confidently walking the line – notably on the power play where he timed a quick lateral move and fired a quick wrister for a goal – and he is equally willing to move pucks out, jump into the rush, or lead the attack carrying the puck.
Doogan Pederson (D, L, 6’4″, 187, Penticton Vees, 06/27/2006, Lake Superior)
Game Rating
B+
This defenseman brings a reliable, 200-foot game to the ice, consistently delivering solid performances on both offense and defense. He excels at carrying the puck through the neutral zone and transitioning play cleanly, often using his smooth skating and evasive skills to evade forecheckers. His dependable first pass helps transition play efficiently, and he provides strong five-on-five minutes. While not a physical presence, he is effective in battles for position and has a high success rate on pucks.
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Comments: Pederson is a big, deceptively high-end defenceman who brings steady, reliable play at both ends of the ice; he skates well-not elite- is highly mobile skating backwards, taking away time and space and often pinching off opponents and finishing physically, before entering the zone. Defensively he maximizes a long reach, closes gaps quickly, finishes battles hard on the walls and consistently competes net-front-boxing out and pushing back. While not primarily an offensive driver, he can transport the puck effectively out of his own end and will opportunistically join rushes; in this game he jumped into the attack to create a two-on-one and finished with a beautiful cross-body one-timer for a goal, showing his upside as a complementary offensive contributor.
Diego Johnson (LW, R, 5’11”, 178, Penticton Vees, 09/07/2006, Connecticut)
Game Rating
B+
Diego Johnson is an energetic right winger who brings high compete and strong skating to every shift. His top-end speed allows him to drive possession through the neutral zone and create quick transition chances. He excels in puck pursuit and net-front activity, particularly on special teams. While he has shown flashes of creativity, his technique along the boards can be improved upon. Johnson’s ability to finish checks and engage physically is a notable strength. Johnson’s all-around game is solid, with good skating and defensive awareness. He’s reliable in his own end and makes responsible positioning decisions. His competitive drive and board play project well to the collegiate level. With more consistent effort and physical engagement, Johnson has upside as a middle-six winger.
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Comments: Johnson is a high-energy effective winger who plays hard, with pace and physicality, consistently pushing back on opponents and competing fiercely for pucks; his very good skating and top-end speed fuel an effective forecheck and he will drive the attack. Offensively he’s a legitimate threat – a skilled shooter with 27 goals this season who can score from the flank as a shooter or crash the net and finish greasy chances in front of the goalie. Strong on puck battles, reliable on the walls, and a useful power-play piece both net-front and on the perimeter, Johnson projects as a heavy-minute middle-six forward who brings energy, scoring touch, and a valuable physical edge.
Noah Milford (C, R, 5’11”, 171, Penticton Vees, 03/07/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Milford, in only about 101/2 minutes, flashed some upside as a young, confident player who can play with the pace and work effectively within his team structure; he displays very good top-end speed, quick feet, and the mobility to skate in transition and sustain a high tempo. Willing and effective physically-he engaged on the forecheck and, absorbed a big hit to make a play on the Vees second goal-he complements his tenacity with strong decision-making on the wall, showing poise on breakouts by calmly chipping the puck out or finding his mid-lane support. With his skating, competitiveness, and composure, Milford projects as a middle-six, up-tempo option who could grow into a relied-upon depth contributor.
Jacob Kvasnicka (RW, R, 5’11”, 172, Penticton Vees, 08/10/2007, Minnesota)
Game Rating
A-
Kvasnicka is a dynamic player with a high-energy approach to the game. He possesses elite skating ability, allowing him to accelerate sharply and navigate traffic with ease. His aggressive forecheck creates scoring opportunities and makes him a threat on the attack. In this performance, Kvasnicka showcased his speed and agility through the neutral zone, beating opponents to the forecheck and winning loose puck races. He demonstrated strong puck-handling skills, particularly in transition, where he set up a linemate for a net-front finish. Overall, Kvasnicka’s pace-driving style and work ethic make him an asset to his team.
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Comments: Kvasnicka is an explosive, game-breaking forward whose elite skating, speed and quickness make him dangerous every time he touches the puck; he consistently drives play through the neutral zone and can beat defenders in one-on-one matchups with a lethal blend of pace and high-end puck skills that allow him to be evasive and creative through traffic. He competes hard all over the ice including along the boards and in puck battles, and when he’s first to loose pucks his edge work and acceleration let him dart away from defenders and create time and space to make plays. He actively works to get to the middle of the ice, gets on the body on the fore check, thrives in high-traffic areas, and brings two-way value as a key contributor on the top power play and the team’s top penalty kill – a versatile, transition-driving forward who can tilt a game at both ends.
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