Galt Rockets
| Galt Rockets | |
|---|---|
| City | Galt, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association |
| Operated | 1947-49 |
| Home arena | Galt Arena Gardens |
| Franchise history | |
| 1943-44 | Galt Canadians |
| 1944-47 | Galt Red Wings |
| 1947-49 | Galt Rockets |
| 1949-55 | Galt Black Hawks |
The Galt Rockets were a junior ice hockey team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1947 to 1949. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens.
Originally the Galt Red Wings, the team became the Galt Rockets after NHL sponsorship ended in 1947. After finishing last place in the second season, the team was rescued by another NHL sponsorship, this time from the Chicago Black Hawks. The Rockets became the Galt Black Hawks in 1949.
NHL alumni[edit]
From the Galt Rockets, four players graduated to play in the National Hockey League.
Yearly results[edit]
| Season | Team | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Pct % | Goals For |
Goals Against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-44 | Canadians | 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0.577 | 125 | 97 | 2nd Group 2 |
| 1944-45 | Red Wings | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0.600 | 83 | 91 | 2nd OHA (tie) |
| 1945-46 | Red Wings | 28 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0.786 | 187 | 96 | 2nd OHA |
| 1946-47 | Red Wings | 36 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0.750 | 232 | 99 | 3rd OHA |
| 1947-48 | Rockets | 36 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 41 | 0.581 | 168 | 129 | 5th OHA |
| 1948-49 | Rockets | 48 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 25 | 0.244 | 154 | 252 | 9th OHA |
External links[edit]
- www.cambridgehockey.com - The History of Cambridge Hockey by Todd Jones
- Galt Arena Gardens - OHL Arena & Travel Guide
- Ontario Hockey League Official web site
- Canadian Hockey League Official web site