Meet Rockets Forward #17 Reid Ashcroft

Photo by Bill Pringle Photography

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 Tampa Bay Lightening

How do you describe your own game? “I’m a fast player who uses my speed to open up lanes for my teammates and I have good awareness in the defensive zone.”

Interests outside of hockey? “Playing video games, golfing and football.”

What are your future ambitions? “I’d like to play hockey for as long as I can and eventually work in the financial services industry.”

What do you like about Golden? “I have a great billet family, and I love the views and the people you meet around town!”

Favorite type of animal? “Dogs!