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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.

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