Tacoma Rockets
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The Tacoma Rockets were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 1991 to 1995. They played at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. The Rockets were granted as an expansion franchise, and were named after the defunct professional team of the same name. After the 1994–95 season, low attendance forced the team to move to Kelowna, British Columbia after only four seasons, where they became the Kelowna Rockets. While the Rockets drew high attendance numbers when they played the Seattle Thunderbirds, they did not draw as well with other teams. The Tacoma Dome was not well-suited for hockey as the risers for the seats were too shallow, making the sightlines bad for hockey.
Tacoma Rockets | |
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City | Tacoma, Washington |
League | Western Hockey League |
Operated | 1991 (1991)–95 |
Home arena | Tacoma Dome |
Colors | Teal, Red, Black, White |
Head coach | Marcel Comeau |
Franchise history | |
1991–1995 | Tacoma Rockets |
1995-Present | Kelowna Rockets |