Submitted by Columbia Valley Rockies
Your Columbia Valley Rockies started last week off with a Mountain Monday team skate on the impressive Whiteway, maintained by the Toby Creek Nordic Club. For some, it was their first time skating on a lake and the conditions were just perfect.
This past weekend, the team played a home and away against the Golden Rockets. In front of a massive home crowd, which included an outstanding fan representation of Panorama staff as well as students from David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS), the Rockies beat the Rockets in an 8-3 landslide victory.
The following night the Rockies travelled down the road to face the Rockets again. The Rockies defeated Golden again, this time with a 4-1 score.
When asked for his thoughts on the team’s continued success heading into the Christmas break, Rockies’ head coach, Emery Olauson, said, “We have a driven and focused group right now. They are playing to a high standard and we are definitely looking forward to the last push of the regular season, to position ourselves for a long playoff run. We know our opponents are too. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and stays safe.”
The Rockies are leading the Eddie Mountain Division after a six-game winning streak. The team is back in action on New Year’s Eve, looking to extend their winning ways. Don’t miss the Rockies vs. Golden Rockets game on Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
