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The Strathroy Rockets are a junior
In 1965, the Rockets joined the old Western Junior "B" league. When most of the league became the Western Junior A league in 1968, the Rockets were not invited. Instead, the team joined the Central "B" league for a year, before moving to the Western Junior B league in 1969, and ceased operations in 1972. The Falcons replaced the Rockets and moved to the Western Junior "D". The team became the Blades in 1975 rejoined the newly re-formed Western "B" league. In 1994, they once again became the Rockets and stayed in the Western "B" ever since.
The Rockets won the WOJHL title in 2006-07, defeating the Sarnia Blast in seven games. They were then defeated by the Cambridge WinterHawks in the Sutherland Cup final.
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ice hockey
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team based in Strathroy, Ontario
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, Canada. They play in the Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League
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.
History
In 1965, the Rockets joined the old Western Junior "B" league. When most of the league became the Western Junior A league in 1968, the Rockets were not invited. Instead, the team joined the Central "B" league for a year, before moving to the Western Junior B league in 1969, and ceased operations in 1972. The Falcons replaced the Rockets and moved to the Western Junior "D". The team became the Blades in 1975 rejoined the newly re-formed Western "B" league. In 1994, they once again became the Rockets and stayed in the Western "B" ever since.
The Rockets won the WOJHL title in 2006-07, defeating the Sarnia Blast in seven games. They were then defeated by the Cambridge WinterHawks in the Sutherland Cup final.
2021-22 coaching staff
*President - Kent Coleman * Past Presidents ** Charlie Milhomens 2014 - 2015 ** Don Van Massenhoven 2009 - 2014 ** Dale Wurfel 2006 - 2009 *General Manager - Kent Coleman *Assistant General Manager - Jake Jefferey *Assistant General Manager - Jason Furlong *Coaching Staff Advisor - Clare Moffatt *Head Coach - Jason Williams *Assistant Coach - Mitch McNeill *Assistant Coach - Brady Vandenberk *Assistant Coach - Patrick McNeill *Trainer - Mike Brooks *Equipment Manager - Marty GriggSeason-by-season results
Sutherland Cup appearances
:1969: Markham Waxers
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defeated Strathroy Rockets 4 games to 2
:2007: Cambridge Winterhawks defeated Strathroy Rockets 4 games to none
Notable alumni
* Brian Campbell *Jeff Carter
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*Doug Crossman
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Playing ...
*Dale Hunter
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*Jared Keeso
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(actor)
*Craig MacTavish
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* Andy McDonald
* Patrick O'Sullivan
* Mike Stapleton
* Don Van Massenhoven
* Jason WilliamsOther
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