Alumni are forever a part of our story.
Golden is very proud of each and every individual who have donned the Rockets jersey since the club's inception in 1991. For many, Kicking Horse Country was a step along some very impressive hockey careers. Our congratulations and acknowledgement for all those players moving up to higher levels of hockey, education, and community involvement.
We want to get Rockets Alumni back in Golden to remember what it was like and to participate in some fun Rockets events.
If you are a former Golden Rocket in any way, player, goalie, coaching staff, etc. we want you to register with our Alumni Registry so that we can keep you in the loop as to what is happening, and invite you to any Alumni special events.
We also hope to host a Rockets Alumni Game during the 2024-25 KIJHL season. We want to see you back at the Plywood Palace!
– Mike Lalonde, Rockets Alumni
“Moving to Golden was the start for me. First time away from home, first time in competitive hockey. The Rockets gave me an opportunity to build my skills and habits to move on to higher levels which turned into a scholarship to Michigan State University. From there I went on to play 5 years of pro in the US and Europe. A chance is all anyone needs and what they do with it is their choice. I’ll be forever grateful to the Golden Rockets for supporting the start of my young career.”
– Jeff Hart, Rockets Alumni
“Playing for the Golden Rockets created unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. From the electrifying atmosphere of the fan-packed Golden ice barn, to working alongside friends at the mill to earn some extra spending money and sharing laughs and home-cooked meals with the best billets in the league, this town was truly the place to play Junior hockey. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity. Following my time with them Rockets, I journeyed north to Alaska, where I spent my final year playing for the Kenai Peninsula Hellfighters in the WSHL. Transitioning from junior hockey, I’ve dedicated the past 25 years to the technology industry. I now reside with my wife and two children in the Cayman Islands. Even today, I attribute much of who I am to my earlier experiences playing hockey and the invaluable life skills it instilled in me.”
– Jordan Lario, former Rockets’ Captain
“Playing for the Golden Rockets were some of the best times for me. I am currently playing in the BCIHL for the Logan Lake Miners and playing in Golden is the whole reason. Golden gave me the opportunity to move to the next level and the community there is some of the best people I have met. I moved billet houses every year and each year I met family I still talk to and visit frequently!”
