Tomas Poletin scored twice to rally the Kelowna Rockets from a two-goal deficit, but the Spokane Chiefs won 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night at Prospera Place.
Harrison Boettiger made 30 saves as Kelowna earned a point against the WHL’s top team. Vojtech Cihar recorded an assist in his return to the Rockets lineup.
Kelowna took a penalty 1:13 into the extra frame, and Spokane capitalized on the power play at 3:02 to win it.
Poletin now leads the Rockets with seven goals. Defenceman Dylan Deets made his WHL debut after being called up from the Lloydminster Bobcats.
The Rockets head to Prince George for a weekend set against the Cougars, Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the CN Centre.
