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Jovorock
02-22-2005, 10:27 AM
I didn't realize it but the Kamloops Rockets were a team in the BCJHL in mid 60's when Kelowna Buckaroos played against each other. Anyone have a story about this?

http://www.kelownacapnews.com/

It was in the sports section February 20th artcal.

RocketMan
02-28-2005, 03:17 PM
I didn't realize it but the Kamloops Rockets were a team in the BCJHL in mid 60's when Kelowna Buckaroos played against each other.
Actually they were around a little longer than that. I remember sitting in Memorial Arena watching them play the Bucks as a kid. I can't remember exactly when they left the league, but certaintly do remember them. Your post brings flash-backs to the old days. I can picture them playing the bucks right now. Ahh, those were the days of Archie McKinnon (a kid who could've passed for one of the hanson bros.). It was the start of my particular dislike for Kamloops sports franchises and so the rivalaries were born.

Jovorock
02-28-2005, 03:39 PM
I remember Archie McKinnon and Murray Hansen, watched them play for years but I can't remember Kamloops being the Rockets?