The struggling Kelowna Rockets fell to the Vancouver Giants, 3-1. globalnews.ca

the struggle of kelowna rockets continue as they fall 3-1 vancouver giants Friday night.

The Rockets were up against the 7th-ranked Giants at Langley, who currently lead the standings by 11 points.

Kelowna got on the board first 7:39 into the game, with Adam Kidd scoring his 14th goal of the season, the only goal of the first period and the Rockets for the game.

In the second period, penalties hurt the Rockets as Vancouver scored two powerplay goals.

Giants leading scorer Tyler Thorpe netted first for his 24th Season’s 4:50 p.m.

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Jaden Lipinski will score his 15 at 14:41th Entered the third, leading Vancouver 2–1 on the season.

In the third period, the Giants would get an insurance goal at 14:16.

Kelowna was without lead scorer Andrew Kristal, who has now missed seven games. Ty Hurley, John Babcock and Marek Rokak also missed games due to injury or illness.

The Rockets have now lost three games in a row and are 2-8-0-0 in their last ten.

The two teams will square off again on Saturday in Kelowna as the Rockets look to end their losing streak.

Kelowna currently holds a 12–26–3–0 record and is ranked eighth in the Western Conference.