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Kelowna Rockets shutout Kamloops Blazers in Game 1

Carsen Twarynski says the Rockets will continue to keep the pressure on the Blazers through the series. Bryon McLuckie/ Global Okanagan

The Kelowna Rockets blasted the Kamloops Blazers 4-0 in Game 1 of their 2017 WHL Playoff series Friday night.

Carsen Twarynski opened up scoring late in the first period and Tomas Soustal widened the lead to 2-0 just 18 seconds later.

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Reid Gardiner scored on the power play in the second period, while Twarynski also took advantage of a power play for his second goal of the night and fourth point for Kelowna.

The Rockets were relentless, out-shooting the Blazers 48-15.

Game 2 takes place Saturday at Prospera Place. Games 3 and 4 are Tuesday and Wednesday in Kamloops.

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