Chiefs Edge Rockets 3-2 in Overtime
Owen Martin scored the overtime winner as Spokane beat Kelowna in a 3-2 result on November 4, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime. Owen Martin scored two goals, including the game-winner in extra time, as Spokane took a 1-0 lead in the first period and later recovered from a 2-1 deficit.
Why it matters
The win moves Spokane to 11-1-0-1 on the season while Kelowna sits at 5-3-3-3. The result extends the Chiefs' early-season strength as they prepare for a road trip.
Owen Martin has 11 goals this season, the team lead, and Carter Esler carries a 1.76 goals-against average while listed day-to-day. Martin's two goals and the 1 minute, 46 seconds left in the first period when Spokane scored its opener frame the game's pivotal stretch.
The players
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a Western Hockey League franchise based in Spokane, Washington, competing in the league's U.S. Division.
Kelowna Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets are a Western Hockey League club based in Kelowna, British Columbia, known for their long run as a regional junior hockey power.
Owen Martin
Owen Martin is a Spokane Chiefs forward who leads the team with 11 goals this season and scored the overtime winner.
The details
Spokane took a 1-0 lead with 1 minute, 46 seconds left in the first period after Tyus Sparks created a turnover at the Kelowna blue line and drew a penalty. Tomas Poletin tied the game at 2-2 during a 5-minute major for goalie interference assessed to Rhett Sather, and Martin scored the overtime winner after a rebound from a blocked Parker Colmer shot.
Timeline
Spokane's win came on November 4, 2026.
The Chiefs play at Portland on Friday and Saturday.
The Chiefs conclude their road trip at Vancouver on Tuesday.
Season Trajectory
Spokane's 11-1-0-1 start places it among the strongest early records in the Western Hockey League's U.S. Division. The overtime win over Kelowna helps set the Chiefs' pace as the league enters its regular-season stretch.
Owen Martin's 11 goals lead Spokane's offense heading into a three-game stretch on the road. Fantasy managers tracking Martin should note his overtime winner and his team-high goal total as the Chiefs head to Portland and Vancouver.
The takeaway
Early records can shift quickly in junior hockey, so the Chiefs' ability to win close games like this one will matter as their road trip continues. Readers following Spokane should watch Carter Esler's injury status over the coming week.
What happens next
The Chiefs play at Portland on Friday and Saturday, then conclude their road trip at Vancouver on Tuesday.
Further reading
For more on the Chiefs' season, see Hockey coverage.
