Meet Rockets Dman #24 Brandon Spilchen

Photo by Bill Pringle Photography

Brandon hails from Yorkton, SK and has picked up individual awards already this season, including the KIJHL 2nd

star of the week and Rockets player of the month for October.

 

Age: 19

Hometown: Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Seasons with the Rockets: 2

Nickname: Spilly

Favorite NHL Player: Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins

Self-Described Style of Play: “I’m an offensive defenseman who jumps into the rush and creates scoring chances. I play a physical game when need be, will stick up for other guys and I’m always getting into the opponents head when on the ice.”

Interests Outside of Hockey: “Hanging out with friends, playing video games and working out.”

Future Ambitions: “Hopefully I’d like to do something involving sports. Coaching or being a trainer, something like that.”

Favorite Thing About Golden: “I love the scenery. I also like that’s it’s a smaller town and easier to get around to places and interact more with the community than you would be able to with in a bigger city.”

Favorite Animal: “Dog!”