POSTSEASON PREVIEW

 

The playoffs are rapidly approaching and it looks as if the Golden Rockets will have to wait and see who they draw in the first round. It will likely be the Kimberley Dynamiters or the Fernie Ghostriders. Both teams have had very strong regular seasons and both are battling for first place in the Eddie Mountain Division of the KIJHL. The Rockets will finish fourth in the division and wait to see who they will face off against.

 

The Rockets have had their troubles with both Kimberley and Fernie. Having said this Golden has given both teams trouble in several of the games this year. Golden has beaten the Dynamiters on 2 occasions. That includes a recent 5-2 win on home ice. The Rockets have not beaten the Ghostriders this year but have lost two heartbreaking losses where they lead by 2 goals going into the third period.

Even though the task at hand may appear daunting the Golden Rockets have been playing better and more consistent hockey in the new year. The players and coaching staff feel confident that they can not only compete with the likes of Kimberley and Fernie but beat both squads come the first round of the playoffs. There is something to be said about peaking at the right time. The Rockets will strive to achieve this. They think they can upset either Kimberley or Fernie to advance to the second round. So do your part to help them and come on out and join in the fun with your loudest cheers! GO ROCKETS GO!

There will be several Rockets that will be moving to higher levels this upcoming season.

Tanner Cochrane has committed to play for the Powell River Kings in the BCHL. Derek Patterson has agreed to play for the Buffalo Junior Sabres of the OJHL. TJ Fairall will be suiting up for the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL. Aidan Nisse has committed to play for the Thunder Bay North Stars of the SIJHL. Lucas Nickles will be making the jump to the WHL to play for the Tri-City Americans.

Plus, many other veteran Rockets will be attending junior A and major junior camps. The Golden Rockets wish all of these players the best of luck with all of their future endeavours.

This 2011-2012 season will be the Golden Rocket's 20th Anniversary season! With a new management team in place, this season will prove to be exciting and entertaining in many new ways while still retaining the fabulous hockey tradition that has been built over the past two decades. Season tickets are available now and many sponsorship and advertising opportunities await any and all interested parties. It's going to be a great year so make sure you don't miss out on the action...and get involved today!

President, Curt Thorne