For Episode 13 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan O'Connor and Mark Holick take the conversation to the Okanagan to chat with the head coach of the Kelowna Rockets, Kris Mallette. Mallette is a former WHL player who played nine seasons of professional hockey before pursuing coaching. Mallette joined the Rockets coaching staff in 2014-15 in time to help them win a league championship, and since then has been a mainstay on their bench.

In February, 2020 Kris Mallette was named the head coach of the Rockets, but his path has been anything but easy. In this conversation he talks about some of the ups and downs that have accompanied his six-year tenure with the Rockets, and also dives into some of the key players and memorable moments that have all played a part in his hockey story.

Kris Mallette is an example of persistence, determination and loyalty, and this conversation is a MUST for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the WHL and junior hockey,

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Song: Siesta
Artist: Jahzzar
Album: Traveller’s Guide
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