A third straight win, but more importantly a B.C. Division title.

The will be looking to secure both on Wednesday night when they host the Prince George Cougars in action. Face off at Prospera Place is 7:05 p.m.

The Rockets (40-22-5-2) lead the division by three points and need just one victory in their last three games to clinch the club害羞草研究所檚 first banner since the 2014-15 season.

Kelowna is coming off a pair of wins over Kamloops on the weekend, ending a five-game losing streak害羞草研究所攅qualling the team害羞草研究所檚 longest slump of the season.

With the playoffs just around corner, assistant coach Kris Mallette said there害羞草研究所檚 no better time than the present for the Rockets to get their game back in gear.

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Two weeks ago, the Rockets were humbled in Prince George, losing back-to-back games to the Cougars 4-1 and 7-6.

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The Rockets will close out the regular season this weekend with a home-and-home set against the Vancouver Giants. The teams will face off Friday in Langley, then again Saturday at Prospera Place. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

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