Tacoma Rockets
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| City: | Tacoma, Washington |
| League: | Western Hockey League |
| Operated: | 1991-95 |
| Home Arena: | Tacoma Dome |
| Colors: | Teal, Red, & White |
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| 1991-1995: | Tacoma Rockets |
| 1995-Present: | Kelowna Rockets |
The Tacoma Rockets were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League from 1991 to 1995. They played at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.
History
The Rockets were granted as an expansion franchise, but low attendance forced the team to move to Kelowna, British Columbia after only four seasons, where they became the Kelowna Rockets. While the Rockets drew good crowds when they played the Seattle Thunderbirds, they did not draw as well with other teams. The Tacoma Dome was not well-suited for hockey as the risers for the seats were too shallow, making the sightlines bad for hockey.
Season-by-season Record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1991-92 | 72 | 24 | 43 | 5 | 273 | 346 | 53 | 6th West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 1992-93 | 72 | 45 | 27 | 0 | 324 | 259 | 90 | 2nd West | Lost West Division quarter-final |
| 1993-94 | 72 | 33 | 34 | 5 | 303 | 301 | 71 | 3rd West | Lost West Division semi-final |
| 1994-95 | 72 | 43 | 27 | 2 | 294 | 246 | 88 | 2nd West | Eliminated in round robin |
NHL alumni
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References
- 2005-06 WHL Guide
- hockeydb.com
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