This week, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is recognizing its Off-Ice Award winners in the categories of Scholastic Player of the Year, Community Player of the Year, Broadcaster of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Today, the KIJHL is proud to announce that John Templeton and Jackie Casey of the Golden Rockets […]
In January of 2018, Izzy Palumbo of Golden made headlines when she played in goal for her hometown Rockets at 15. Three years later, Palumbo joined the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens women’s team in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). Among her accomplishments was winning the ACAC championship twice, as well as being selected for […]
Stefan Bodtker of the Golden Rockets has committed to play for the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the American Collegiate Athletic Association next fall. Bodtker, 19, a Calgary native, registered 19 assists in 44 regular season games. “I’m excited to be a part of a great hockey program and school where many KIJHL players have […]
The Golden Rockets 2024-25 season came to an abrupt end last week with a pair of road losses, allowing the Creston Valley ThunderCats to slide into the fourth, and final, playoff position in the Eddie Mountain Division standings. Tuesday night on the road, the club was edged out 5-4 by the Fernie Ghostriders in a […]
Bronson brings energy and a defensive mindset to the Rockets lineup. The native of Spiritwood, Saskatchewan is in his first season with the team and really likes the town of Golden. Age: 18 Hometown: Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname? Bronny Favourite NHL player? Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings How […]
Second year forward Reid Ashcroft brings a lot of speed and skill to the Rockets offence. He’d like to play hockey for as long as he can and eventually work in financial services industry. Age: 19 Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB Seasons with the Rockets: 2 Nickname? Asher Favourite NHL player? Nikita Kucherov of the […]
The Golden Rockets Junior A hockey team is hosting a Spring Showcase Camp for athletes born between 2005 and 2010. The camp will take place from March 27–30 at the Golden Municipal Arena. The camp registration fee is $250 per player (only $175 for GMHA and current affiliate players), which includes: On-ice skills testing to […]
Connor is a fast skating, deceptive forward who creates opportunities for this teammates all over the ice. He has ambitions of playing professional hockey and his role model is another well known ‘Connor’… Age: 18 Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname? Marty Favourite NHL player? Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers How […]
Simon joined the Rockets mid-season and brings a ton of energy and skill to the team. ‘Mendi’ thinks Golden is a great town and likes both the scenery and the community. Age: 18 Hometown: Edmonton, AB Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname? Mendi Favourite NHL player? Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers How do you describe […]
Last Saturday, the Rockets were headed west into the Bill Ohlhausen Division to match skills with the Sicamous Eagles. The Eagles are a high-scoring club currently sitting in the middle of their division. But they couldn’t match the speed of Golden on this night, as the KickingHorse crew rolled to an impressive 7-4 victory. Brayden Bissell and […]
