Player Profiles
# 1 Brandon Garner
POSITION: GOALTENDER
HOMETOWN: MELBOURNE, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: FEBRUARY 13, 1992
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 155 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Glencoe Minor Hockey/ Chatham-Kent and Huron Perth Lakers AAA.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Mikka Kiprusoff.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
.WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Baseball.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? All types.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Sportscentre & House.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog named Patches and a Cat.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Dirtbiking.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Brandon is a great additon to our club. He is a highly competitive and talented goalie who provides a great backup for our Team.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
SDCI in Grade 12.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
This is Brandon's first year in Jr. B.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Selected to PeeWee & Midget AAA International Silver Stick All Star Team.
Also won the Triple Crown in PeeWee.
# 4 - Shawn Crowley ALTERATE CAPTAIN
POSITION: RIGHT DEFENCE
HOMETOWN: DENFIELD, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1992
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 1 INCH
WEIGHT: 200 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Lucan Minor Hockey Association / Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Bobby Orr
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer & Football.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rap & Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Sportscentre.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Cat named O.J.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Love to watch hockey.
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Shawn has matured into a solid two way defenceman with great leadership, skill and hockey smarts."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Currently attending Mother Theresa Catholic Secondary School.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Shawn is in his 2nd Season with the Rockets.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Selected in the 4th Round (73 Overall) by the Guelph Storm in the 2008 OHL Priority Draft.
Won the AAA International Silver Stick in Whitby in 2007-2008.
1 of only 2 16 year olds to play for the Strathroy Rockets last season.
Strathroy Rockets 2008-09 Rookie of the Year.
# 5 Martin Greenaway
POSITION: LEFT DEFENSE
HOMETOWN: TORONTO, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MARCH 5, 1990
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 195 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Toronto Jr. Canadiens
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Bobby Orr
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST?
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Lacrosse
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Everything
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Entourage
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Hanging out with friends.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Marty is a great additon to our Hockey Club. He provides us with experience and depth at the Defense position.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
In first year of University of Western Ontario.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
First Season in GOJHL.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Played 2 Seasons with North York of the OPJHL Tier 2 League.
Won GTHL Championship & finished 3rd at 2006-07 Midget Provincials.
# 6 - Coulter Cahill
POSITION: RIGHT DEFENCE
HOMETOWN: STRATHROY, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MAY 17, 1991
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 2 INCHES
WEIGHT: 175 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Strathroy District Minor Hockey Association and the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Dion Phaneuf (Calgary Flames) for his aggressive play.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Sarnia Legionnaires
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Family Guy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Dog named Gracy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Ranching, My Mom and Dad own Texas Longhorn Ranch.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Coulter is a Hardworking, Agressive Defenseman.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Graduated from Strathroy District Collegiate Institute this past June.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Coulter is in his 2nd Full season of Jr. B.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Coulter feels his biggest accomplishment thus far is making the 2007-2008 Strathroy Rockets Hockey Club.
Played as a 16 year old for the North Middlesex Stars Jr. D.
# 7 - Jared Anger ALTERNATE CAPTAIN
POSITION: LEFT DEFENCE
HOMETOWN: ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: APRIL 18, 1989
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 2 INCHES
WEIGHT: 183 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? St. Thomas.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Love to play Sarnia.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf & Baseball.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rock & Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Dog the Bounty Hunter.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog named Tucker.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Hanging out with friends.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Jared is a Solid Two-Way defenseman who can make a great first pass out of his zone.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Jared is currently in his 3rd Full season of Jr. B.
Jared's playing rights were obtained in a trade with the St. Thomas Stars (Tyler Courneya) while playing for the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs Jr. D team in 2007.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2007-2008 Co-Recipient of the WOHL Most Valuable Rookie Defenseman.
2007-2008 WOHL Rookie All-Star Team.
# 8 - Mitch McNeill
POSITION: LEFT DEFENSE
HOMETOWN: STRATHROY, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: NOVEMBER 24, 1991
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 183 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Strathroy / Elgin Middlesex Chiefs.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Steve Yzerman - Work Ethic.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer, Golf & Baseball.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Sportscentre.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog - Husker and 2 Cats - Kitty and Kitty.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Running.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Mitch has made a great transition from Left Wing to Defense this Season. He has given us much needed depth at the Defense position.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Currently attending Strathroy District Collegiate Institute.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Mitch is in his 2nd full season with the Strathroy Rockets.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Playing with the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs Jr. D team as 16 year old.
Making the 2007-2008 Strathroy Rockets and making the transition from Forward to Defenseman this Season.
#10 - Dan Chadwick
POSITION: CENTRE
HOMETOWN: DELAWARE, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: JANUARY 7, 1991
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 10 INCHES
WEIGHT: 175 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Mt. Brydges / Elgin Middlesex Chiefs.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Peter Forsberg - Powerful foward that dominates the game.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Lasalle Vipers (formerly Tecumseh Chiefs).
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer and Rugby.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? All different types.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Sportscentre.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog - Chayce.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Love surfing on the computer.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Dan is a highly skilled centreman who will have a breakout year for us this year.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Currently attending Medway Secondary School.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Dan is in his 3rd full season.
Dan is a product of the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA system.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Selected in the 13th Round (242 Overall) by the Windsor Spitfires in the 2007 OHL Priority Draft.
1 of only 2 16 year olds to play for the Strathroy Rockets in 2007-2008.
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# 15 - Andrew McCombe - CAPTAIN
POSITION: LEFT WING
HOMETOWN: LONDON, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: FEBRUARY 26, 1989
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 190 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? London Jr. Knights Program.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Tyler Bryden.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rock (Classic).
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Big Bang Theory.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Dog & Cat.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Music and hanging with Friends.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Andrew is considered one of the Top Defensive Forwards in the GOJHL. He is tremendous Captain and leader for our Club.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Currently enrolled in part time studies at the University of Western Ontario. (2nd Year)
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Currently in his 4th full season. All with the Strathroy Rockets.
Acquired his playing rights from the London Nationals in 2006 - 2007 along with Kyle Greenside, Patrick Easter and Jason Furlong for Jake McKillop.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
WOHL Championship and Sutherland Cup Final Appearance in 2006-2007.
Strathroy Rockets "Complete Hockey Player Award" in 2007 - 2008.
GOJHL Western Conference Top Defensive Forward 2008-2009
# 16 - Chris Bodo
POSITION: RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 5, 1991
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 9 INCHES
WEIGHT: 185 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? St. Thomas & Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Henrik Zetterberg, He has amazing hands and patience with the puck.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? I Love to play against St. Thomas.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Football & Soccer
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? I really like any type of music
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Family Guy and Prison Break
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? We have a dog named Nike
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Just like watching movies
COACH'S COMMENTS: Chris has developed into one of the top Right Wingers in the entire League. He has tremendous speed and foot speed which creates a lot of offensive opportunities for both him and his linemates.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
Currently attending Parkside Collegiate Institute in St. Thomas
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Chris is in his 2nd full season in the Western Junior B.
Strathroy acquired Chris from the London Nationals in January 2009 for London native Shaun Furlong.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Getting called up the London Nationals half way through last season as a 16 year old from the Central Elgin Express Jr. D.
# 17 JD Monague
POSITION: RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: NORTH YORK. ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MARCH 13, 1991
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5'8"
WEIGHT: 185
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Midland, Ontario
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Wendel Clark & Stan Jonathan
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Lacrosse
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Seinfeld & The Simpsons
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Dog
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Hanging with friends & watching Sports.
COACH'S COMMENTS: "JD is a physical, hardworking winger. He provides our club with alot of grit, hardwork and determination."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Full Season in GOJHL. Released by Brantford at January 10th Deadline.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won OHL Cup in Minor Midget
# 18 Alex Avery
POSITION: CENTER
HOMETOWN: AILSA CRAIG, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MARCH 7, 1990
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 2 INCHES
WEIGHT: 190 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Parkhill & Lucan Minor Hockey and Elgin Middlesex Cheifs AAA
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Joe Sakic
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer & Golf
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Abit of everything
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Sportscentre
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? No
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Alex is a very skilled, hardworking centreman who has played a key role in our early season success."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
Attending the University of Western Ontario
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Season with the Strathroy Rockets
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won the 2008-2009 Jr D Championship with the North Middlexes Stars.
#19 Tyler Bryden
POSITION: RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: LUCAN, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 14, 1992
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT.
WEIGHT: 200 lbs
A MINUTE WITH ....
WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Steve Yzerman.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Basketball & Soccer.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rap.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? The Office.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog and two Cats.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Music & XBox.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Tyler is a young, strong power forward who not only provides us with good offense, but also a strong defensive side of the game.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
3rd Season in the GOJHL. Played last season for the London Nationals and was acquired as part of the Shaun Furlong to London for Chris Bodo Trade.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Drafted by the Oshawa Generals.
# 20 Dylan Impens
POSITION: LEFT WING
HOMETOWN: LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: JANUARY 15, 1992
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT.
WEIGHT: 195 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Leamington, Ontario
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Bobby Orr
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Leamington
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? .
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DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Playing XBox & Fishing
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Dylan is a big strong winger with good speed who provides us with a physical presence in the offensive zone."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
2nd Season. Played as a 16 Yr old with the Leamington Flyers Last Season. Acquired from Vaughn Vipers (OJHL)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won Silver Stick and Drafted by OHL.
# 21 Derek Nap
POSITION: Center
HOMETOWN: SARNIA, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1992
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 175 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Lambton Jr Sting AAA
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Martin St. Louis
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Sarnia
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer, Badminton, Inline Hockey
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rock & Country
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Two and a Half Men
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Friends
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Derek is a smooth skating, skilled Centerman, who's an offensive threat everytime he is on the ice."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
St. Clair Secondary School
NCAA Eligible.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Season with the Strathroy Rockets.
Acquired in a Trade with the Sarnia Legionnaires for Jordan Leyser.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2008-09 GLJHL Rookie of the Year
2008-09 GLJHL MVP Nominee
# 22 Ryan Williamson
POSITION: LEFT DEFENSE
HOMETOWN: RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MAY 2, 1990
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 10 INCHES
WEIGHT: 175 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Richmond Hill Stars AAA
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Marty McSorley
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Huntsville Otters
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Everything.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Entourage.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Dog.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Hanging out with Friends.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Ryan is physical defenseman who loves to play and loves to hit. He provides our Defense with great veteran leadership.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
Attending Police Foundations at Fanshawe College.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Season with Strathroy Rockets
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Played for Villanova Knights of the Tier 2 Jr. Provincial League for 2 Seasons.
OHF Champs
# 23 - Walter Easter
POSITION: LEFT WING
HOMETOWN: LONDON, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 20, 1990
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT.
WEIGHT: 178 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? London Jr. Knights Program.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Sidney Crosby
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Roller Hockey & Golf.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? The Office.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Dog named Bandit.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? XBox 360.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Walter is highly skilled forward who has developed into one of the top scoring left wingers in the GOJHL.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
King's University College.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Currently in his 3rd full season with the Strathroy Rockets.
Acquired his playing rights from the London Nationals in 2007-2008.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Earning a spot on the 2007-2008 Strathroy Rockets roster coming directly from "AA" in London.
Had 50pts last Season.
# 24 Ryan Kope
POSITION: LEFT WING
HOMETOWN: IONA STATION, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: JULY 21, 1992
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 8 INCHES
WEIGHT: 165 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Played for Elgin Middlesex Chiefs AAA.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Alexander Ovechkin because he is a sniper who is tough and gritty.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Like to play Leamington and London with big ice surfaces.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf, soccer & race dirtbikes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rock.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Family Guy
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog named Rex.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Fishing & Hunting.
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Ryan is solid left winger who can generate a lot of offense because of his great speed."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible and SAT Score of 1850.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
2nd Season in GOJHL. Acquired in Trade for Rockets Kyle Moore.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Highest overall average in Grades 9, 10 & 11. Grade 11 average of 96%. Highest standing in Physical Education Class for Grades 9, 10, & 11. Scored in the top 25% of several Math Contests.
# 26 Craig Campbell
POSITION: CENTER
HOMETOWN: STRATHROY, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: MARCH 23, 1992
SHOOTS: LEFT
HEIGHT: 5 FT. 11 INCHES
WEIGHT: 150 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Strathroy Minor Hockey
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Steve Yzerman
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf & Baseball
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Family Guy
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? None
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? PS3
COACH'S COMMENTS: "Craig is a smart heads up hockey player who anticipates and sees the ice well."
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
Grade 12 SDCI
NCAA Eligible
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Season for the Strathroy Rockets
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won Jr. D Championship with North Middlesex Stars in 2008-09
# 27 - Brett Lashbrook ALTERNATE CAPTAIN
POSITION: RIGHT WING
HOMETOWN: STRATHROY, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: JUNE 5, 1990
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 1 INCH
WEIGHT: 195 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Strathroy & Elgin Middlesex Chiefs.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Steve Downie (Philadelphia) Very Aggressive.
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? London.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Trailer Park Boys.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A Cat named Mocca.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Fishing.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Brett is a big right winger with a great wrist and slap shot. He will be counted on this season to be one of our leaders.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible.
Graduate of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute.
Currently attending Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology. (Part Time)
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Brett is in his 3rd full season with the Strathroy Rockets.
A Product of the Strathroy District Minor Hockey System.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Strathroy Rockets "Top Minor Hockey Prospect Award" in 2006-2007.
# 28 Derek Mathers
POSITION: RIGHT DEFENSE
HOMETOWN: STRATHROY, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 4, 1993
SHOOTS: RIGHT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 3 INCHES
WEIGHT: 215 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Strathroy Minor Hockey & Elgin Middlesex Chiefs.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Dion Phaneuf
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Sarnia.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Golf & Baseball.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rap and Hip Hop.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? Two and a Half Men.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Dog named Buddy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Working out and XBox.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Derek is a young Defenseman with great upside. He has a very long reach making it dfficult for opponents to get around him.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
Attending SDCI High School.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
1st Season with the Strathroy Rockets. One of only two 16 yr old Rockets this Season.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Drafted in 4th Round of 2009 OHL Draft by Peterborough Petes..
# 35 - Blair Bennett
POSITION: GOALTENDER
HOMETOWN: LUCAN, ONTARIO
BIRTHDATE: JULY 26, 1989
CATCHES: LEFT
HEIGHT: 6 FT. 4 INCHES
WEIGHT: 195 lbs
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WHERE DID YOU PLAY YOUR MINOR HOCKEY? Lucan Minor Hockey / Elgin Middlesex Chiefs.
WHICH PLAYER DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? Felix Potvin former Maple Leafs Goalie. He is the reason I became a Goaltender
WHAT TEAM DO YOU LOVE OR HATE TO PLAY AGAINST? Sarnia / St Marys
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? Soccer and Badminton.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF MUSIC? Rock.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOW? How I Met your Mother.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A kitten named Bearcat.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES? Golf
COACH'S COMMENTS: Blair is a big talented goalie who gives our team one of the top goaltenders in this league.
ACADEMICS / ELIGIBILITY:
NCAA Eligible. - YES
Graduate of Medway Secondary School.
YEARS IN LEAGUE:
Blair is presently in his 4th full season of Jr. B hockey.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Rockets Team Record for GAA; 2.14 - 2008-09
Western Conference Goaltender of the Month - January 2009, September 2009
2008-09 - Co-recipient of "ROY CALEY AWARD" Western Conference Best Teams GAA.
2006-07 - Co-recipient of "ROY CALEY AWARD" Best Team GAA.
2006-07 - Sutherland Cup Finalist
