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Number of the day: 1. One more win and the Kelowna Rockets will accomplish the improbable in knocking off the Everett Silvertips in this opening round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. Third-seeded Everett had 21 more points than the Rockets in the regular season and far more scoring power and consistency than our Rockets, who lost several players to the NHL following last year’s championship run. But if we have come to learn anything about these Rockets teams over the years, it’s to expect the unexpected.
Can they do it again? Game 7 is tonight in Everett.
Quotes of the day:
“More flamboyant than an airport tantrum, more durable than prorogation — it’s the Ann Coulter tour. The Coulter tour — three Canadian speeches, only two of which were actually given — confirms her gifts as a controversialist. She does everything but give hives to the legions who Really Don’t Like Her.” Rex Murphy
“A provision tucked into the recently-passed American health care bill will force chain and fast food restaurants to post calories on their menus. Health advocates hope this is a small step towards eventually having pictures of naked obese people beside each item on the menu, and warnings such as “this burger may cause excess sweating and the inability to wear yoga pants.” This Hour has 22 Minutes
