That the Stars top prospect was born in 1989? Jamie Benn was born after the Minnesota North Stars drafted Mike Modano. Chew on that for a bit….

As much as the junior league crowds do in Canada. Hartford can have some good crowds, but overall I’m disappointed most of the time by the lackluster crowds.

By the way, the Kelowna crowd here shouts “rockets” whenever it comes up in the American National Anthem.

The Americans (Tri-City) have controlled play so far, although the Rockets have had several open ice chances in front.

Announcers saying it’s dangerous to get him angry.

Should be a good chance to for Benn to make some things happen.

On the PP, after a cross check negated the Rockets’ man advantage. Soft goal off a wrist shot.

But Benn is a very physical player, already in the 1st I’ve counted two big hits he’s laid out.

Broken play in front of the net, rebound goes off the goalie and back to the stick Michael Backlund. Easy goal.

Benn was not on the ice.

Benn with two chances immediately within the first minute.

Grabs the puck off the left boards and speeds around the defensemen to get free in front. Goes quickly across the crease and slips the puck between the goalie’s pads off his backhand.

But they’re now dealing with several injuries and are struggling to put a complete team on the ice (comparatively).

Pounds and jams the puck under the goalie from behind the net.

Several fights broke out and Kelowna ended up with the extra minor.

5-2 after another scrambling goal, coming after a quick odd man rush.

6-2 now. this is at least the 10th breakaway chance the Rockets have had this game.

Rockets score on five of six official scoring chances.

Kelowna in full control and looks to be on their way to winning the series 4-2.

Spokane (and Stars prospect Ondrej Roman) lead their series 3-2 and currently have a 1-0 lead in game 6 and will face Kelowna should both teams hold on.

Kelowna storms back from a 2-0 series deficit to win four straight and head to their first conference finals in several years. Jamie Benn finishes with 1 goal and no assists.