Grand Rapids Rockets
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The Grand Rapids Rockets are 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.
[edit] Standings
| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-1951 | 56 | 39 | 11 | 6 | 84 | 274 | 165 | .750 | 1 of 6 |
| 1951-1952 | 48 | 29 | 13 | 6 | 64 | 213 | 156 | .667 | 1 of 5 |
| 1952-1953 | 60 | 27 | 32 | 1 | 55 | 231 | 257 | .458 | 4 of 6 |
| 1953-1954 | 64 | 29 | 32 | 3 | 64 | 252 | 274 | .477 | 7 of 9 |
| 1954-1955 | 60 | 28 | 31 | 1 | 57 | 199 | 215 | .475 | 4 of 6 |
| 1955-1956 | 60 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 51 | 198 | 237 | .425 | 5 of 6 |
| Totals | 348 | 176 | 152 | 20 | 372 | 1367 | 1304 | .534 |
