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The plot has thickened considerably since the two cross-border rivals first battled back on Friday, Sept. 29 at Prospera Place.
With top spot overall the Western Conference hanging in the balance, the Rockets and Silvertips will go toe-to-toe this weekend in a home-and-home set.
The clubs will battle Friday night at Prospera Place, before heading south for a rematch Saturday at the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash.
The Rockets (32-14-3-1) lead Everett (32-17-1-2) by a single point for top spot overall in the conference.
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The Rockets have been putting up some solid numbers of their own, posting an 8-2-1-0 mark in the last 11 games.
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The Rockets have won 17 of their last 18 games at home, the latest a 5-2 victory Tuesday over the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Captain Cal Foote had a goal and two assists in the win, as the Rockets were coming off a three-game road trip to Alberta where they earned five of a possible six points.
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