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Regan Bartel

Kelowna

Radio Broadcaster and Sports Writer at CKFR-AM (Kelowna, BC)

25th season calling play-by-play for Kelowna Rockets. Five years SC Broncos. 30th overall. Born Saskatchewan tough. Now BC soft. Greatest fear? Losing my voice!

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  • Things that make me go hmm…

    3 weeks ago | rocketfan.ca | Regan Bartel

    • None The Kelowna Rockets are missing out on playing meaningful games this spring. While they fought for the eighth and final playoff spot late in the season, there’s a big difference between those “do or die” games and the actual intensity of playoff hockey. The pressure is higher, and the stakes are much greater. It’s impossible to replicate the energy of postseason hockey.

  • Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL

    4 weeks ago | vernonmatters.ca | Regan Bartel

    “They operate a very professional program, and I’m the first to admit that,” Glen continued. “They’ve set the standard, and now it’s up to other BCHL teams to raise their game to that level.”The Vees have been part of the BCHL since the early 1960s. The Vipers, established in 1995, have been under the ownership of John Glen and his brother Tom since 2018, when they took over the franchise.

  • Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL

    4 weeks ago | vernonmatters.ca | Regan Bartel

    “They operate a very professional program, and I’m the first to admit that,” Glen continued. “They’ve set the standard, and now it’s up to other BCHL teams to raise their game to that level.” The Vees have been part of the BCHL since the early 1960s. The Vipers, established in 1995, have been under the ownership of John Glen and his brother Tom since 2018, when they took over the franchise.

  • Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL

    4 weeks ago | rocketfan.ca | Regan Bartel

    By John Glen reflects on rivalry loss Mar 27, 2025 | 12:01 PM The owner of the Vernon Vipers is praising the Penticton Vees for their move to the Western Hockey League. John Glen, speaking from his home in snowy St. Albert, Alberta, shared with RocketFAN, “It’s a smart business move for them.”The Vees were granted an expansion franchise by the WHL on Monday. They will transition from the BCHL and begin play in the 2025-2026 season.

  • Will Penticton be granted a WHL expansion franchise?

    2 months ago | rocketfan.ca | Regan Bartel

    Notes, one quote and anecdotesThings that make me go hmm...

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Regan Bartel
Regan Bartel @Reganrant
11 Apr 25

Here is the order: 1) Regina 2) Edmonton 3) Kelowna 4) Penticton 5) Everett 6) Vancouver

Regan Bartel
Regan Bartel @Reganrant
11 Apr 25

The Regina Pats pick first overall in the @WHL Prospects Draft after winning the lottery. Edmonton is second and the @Kelowna_Rockets chose third.

Regan Bartel
Regan Bartel @Reganrant
10 Apr 25

Happy Birthday to 39 year-old Tyler Spurgeon. ‘Spurg’ is one of only two players from the 2004 @Kelowna_Rockets Memorial Cup winning team that remains active. The other is Kyle Cumiskey - also playing in Europe. https://t.co/LB22Wbwafc