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Kelowna Rockets down 2-0 in playoff series against Prince George

The Rockets have yet to score a goal in the Western Conference semi-final
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Kelowna Rockets defenceman Marek Rocak (#8) attempts to get past Prince Georgeº¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Éç™s Reily Heidt during Game 2 of their Wester Conference semi-final playoff match up. The Cougars won 5-0 and hold a 2-0 series lead. (Photo: James Doyle/Prince George Cougars)

The Kelowna Rockets were shut out for the second game in a row in their Western semi-final playoff series against the Prince George Cougars.

After losing 4-0 on Friday night (April 12) the Rockets fell 5-0 to Prince George on Saturday night, giving the Cougars a 2-0 series lead.

The power play did not click for either team during Saturdayº¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Éç™s game as Kelowna failed to score in four changes, and the Cougars missed out on six opportunities.

Prince George did get a short-handed goal from Viliam Kmec (3) at 3:358 of the first period.

The Cougars outshot Kelowna 44-16. Rockets goaltender Jari Kykkanen faced 33 shots in game one.

The series shifts to Kelowna for Games 3 and 4 at Prospera Place on Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17.

Tickets can be purchased online at , by calling Select Your Tickets at 250-762-5050 or by visiting the Select Your Tickets box office at Prospera Place.

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