The Kelowna Rockets tie it up with two goals in 45 seconds to kick off the third period, but unable to get the win as they lose 5–2 to the Tri-City Americans at the Toyota Center Friday Night.

GAME SUMMARY

Tri-City opened the scoring midway through the first period as Connor Dale (6) scored on a breakaway. The Americans extended their lead in the second when Grady Martin (2) snapped a shot through traffic to make it 2–0.

Kelowna responded with a strong push to start the third. Just 13 seconds in, Shane Smith (15) walked into the high slot off an Americans turnover and ripped a shot glove-side to cut the deficit in half. Moments later, Tij Iginla (13) capitalized on a loose puck in front, jamming it home to tie the game 2–2 44 seconds in.

However, the Americans regained control quickly.

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