This year’s edition of the PRC has seen a major face lift. Perennial favourites and defending champs Pioneer Seed are gone, so are Grama’s Boys, and the Howes Stars. Many of the die-hards have found their way onto new teams so don’t be surprised to see some familiar faces in new uniforms this time around.
With the countdown to the Pond Rocket Cup less than a week away, we will release the tentative rosters. Although some changes may occur before the tournament these are the rosters which the captains have submitted. It is important to note that a player must compete in two round robin games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
It’s that time again. It’s like Christmas for men of all ages, players and spectators alike, they check off their calendar day by day waiting for the Pond Rocket Cup to arrive. Well it’s here and we would like to take this opportunity to invite you out the 7th annual Pond Rocket Cup at the Vankleek Hill Community Center.
In the words of legendary wrestler Ric Flair; “to be the man, woooooooooooooo, you gotta beat the man.” Last year’s Pond Rocket Cup Champions, District 5, did just that. Many people scratched their heads at D5 winning it all, even some of their own players questioned their merits, but let’s take a look at what really transpired last year.
Owned by reclusive farming magnate Jamie Cunning and coached by hockey visionary and future Pond Rocket Hall of Famer Mackenzie Hinton, Starcroft Farms is arguably the strongest franchise in Pond Rocket history. One of the few teams who have participated in all six of the previous tournaments, Starcroft has always been one of the top contenders.
Besides being the home of the best hockey in the region the Pond Rocket Cup also has the reputation of the social event of the spring. This year the entertainment on Saturday night will be provided by The John Seay Orchestra. The John Seay Orchestra is a four-piece dance hall band from Vankleek Hill Ontario. They are recognized for their unique and diverse repertoire, strong lead vocals and the ability to both faithfully recreate and creatively mash up the songs they cover.