Good Road Win

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 […]

Meet Rockets Defenceman #12 Chaz Jaeb

Chaz is a 200 foot defenceman who likes to join the rush and play offensivel. He also has some of the best nicknames on the Rockets: Kitty, Sanchaz, Sergachaz, and Chaz the Razz Rae Age: 19 Hometown: Sturgis, Saskatchewan Seasons with the Rockets: 2 Nickname: Kitty, Sanchaz, Sergachaz, Chaz the Razz Rae Favourite NHL player?  […]

Meet Rockets Defenceman #3 Thomas Astley

Thomas, a rookie defenceman with the Rockets this season, is versatile two-way D-man with a high hockey IQ and a strong passion for the game of hockey. Age: 18 Hometown: Calgary Alberta Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname: Edison Favourite NHL player? Mark Astley, formerly of the Buffalo Sabres How do you describe your own game? […]

Rockets Gain Another Weekend Split

As the KIJHL season starts to display signs of winding down, there are several squads throughout the league buckling down to grab playoff spots in each division.  None of which is more important than our own Golden Rockets against the Creston Valley ThunderCats. At the start of last weekend’s play, both of these clubs were deadlocked […]

The Auction is now LIVE!

It’s time, Rockets fans! Our Community Jersey Auction is officially open, and now’s your chance to own a piece of Rockets history while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go to the Rockets Community Fund, helping local residents facing medical challenges that require out-of-town travel. Place your bids now and make a difference! 🏒❤️   […]

Meet Rockets Forward #27 Chase Pilling

Chase has made a big impact since joining the Rockets and recently won the team’s player of the month for December. ‘Pils’ is a 200-foot playmaking center who sees the ice well. Age: 18 Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname: Pils Favorite NHL Player: Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. How do […]

Meet Rockets Forward #21 Richard Urvald

Richard recently suffered a serious injury while playing for the Rockets, but remains top of mind with the team. Richy’s favorite player is Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs.   Age: 18 Hometown: Calgary, AB Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname: Richy Favorite NHL player: Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs How do you describe your […]

Astill, Kosec & Garbitt selected as KIJHL 3 Stars

Levi Astill (Grand Forks Border Bruins), Russell Kosec (Grand Forks Border Bruins) and Landon Garbitt (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Jan. 12/25. Astill – Top Forward – The Edmonton native netted five goals and added seven assists in two […]

Rockets Grab Valuable Points In Weekend Play

Going into last weekend’s KIJHL schedule, the Golden Rockets found themselves planted three points behind rival Creston for the fourth (and final), playoff spot in Eddie Mountain Divisional play with a little over a dozen games left in regular season play.  Matched against Fernie at home Friday, and league-leading Revelstoke on the road Saturday, the club […]

Meet Rockets Forward #25 Brett Krawchuk

“Juicy” as he’s known by his teammates, is a hard-working forward who models his game after Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Aside from playing hockey, Brett enjoys golfing. Age: 18 Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Seasons with the Rockets: 1 Nickname: Juicy Favorite NHL Player: Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning How do you […]