Grand Rapids Rockets
The Grand Rapids Rockets were a defunct International Hockey League team. They were members of the IHL from the 1950–1951 season to 1955–1956 season. They were based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and played their home games in Stadium Arena. The team had previously been a member of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League for the 1949–1950 season, before moving to the IHL. Their team colors were blue and gold.
After the 1955–1956 season, the team moved to Huntington, West Virginia and became the Huntington Hornets. They played one season in the IHL before folding.
Standings[]
| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–1951 | 56 | 39 | 11 | 6 | 84 | 274 | 165 | .750 | 1 of 6 | Won Semifinals Chatham Maroons 3-0, Lost Turner Cup Finals Toledo Mercurys 4-1 |
| 1951–1952 | 48 | 29 | 13 | 6 | 64 | 213 | 156 | .667 | 1 of 5 | Won Semifinals Troy Bruins 4-3, Lost Turner Cup Finals Toledo Mercurys 4-2 |
| 1952–1953 | 60 | 27 | 32 | 1 | 55 | 231 | 257 | .458 | 4 of 6 | Won Semifinals Troy Bruins 4-2, Lost Turner Cup Finals Cincinnati Mohawks 4-0 |
| 1953–1954 | 64 | 29 | 32 | 3 | 64 | 252 | 274 | .477 | 7 of 9 | Did Not Qualify |
| 1954–1955 | 60 | 28 | 31 | 1 | 57 | 199 | 215 | .475 | 4 of 6 | Lost Semifinals Troy Bruins 3-1 |
| 1955–1956 | 60 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 51 | 198 | 237 | .425 | 5 of 6 | Did Not Qualify |
| Totals | 348 | 176 | 152 | 20 | 372 | 1367 | 1304 | .534 |
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