Canadian hockey updates: Rockets win, Canucks sweep, and VFC draw

Various Canadian hockey leagues reported recent results across junior and professional levels. In the WHL, the Kelowna Rockets secured their first win of the 2026/27 season with a 3-1 victory over the Penticton Vees, featuring goals from Eli Barrett, Jacob Henderson, and Dawson Gerwing.

In the AHL pre-season, the Abbotsford Canucks completed a perfect sweep of the Calgary Wranglers with wins of 3-0 and 3-1. Vilmer Alriksson and Braeden Cootes provided key scoring for the Canucks.

Junior hockey updates from the VIJHL include the Victoria Cougars edging the Nanaimo Buccaneers 5-4 in a rematch of last season’s playoff final. Other league results saw the Lake Cowichan Kraken defeat the Port Alberni Bombers 5-1, and the Oceanside Generals secure a 1-0 win over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.

In the Canadian Premier League, Vancouver FC earned a 1-1 draw against Forge FC. Vancouver captain Callum Irving secured the point by saving a late penalty kick after Morey Doner tied the game.