Grand Rapids Rockets Explained

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.

Standings

YearGPWLTPTSGFGAPctStandingsPlayoffs
1950–1951563911684274165.7501 of 6Won semifinals Chatham Maroons 3-0, lost Turner Cup Finals Toledo Mercurys 4-1
1951–1952482913664213156.6671 of 5Won semifinals Troy Bruins 4-3, lost Turner Cup Finals Toledo Mercurys 4-2
1952–1953602732155231257.4584 of 6Won semifinals Troy Bruins 4-2, lost Turner Cup Finals Cincinnati Mohawks 4-0
1953–1954642932364252274.4777 of 9Did not qualify
1954–1955602831157199215.4754 of 6Lost semifinals Troy Bruins 3-1
1955–1956602433351198237.4255 of 6Did not qualify
Totals3481761522037213671304.534