Rocket Add Venne to Line-Up
Published on November 21, 2011 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
P.E.I. Rocket News Release
The PEI Rocket have made a move in keeping with their plan of rebuilding and developing young players this year. The Rocket, who have been competing hard most nights with 6 - 1 goal losses and 7 - 2 goal losses, have called up 16 year old Antoine Venne, from the St. Eustache Vikings, of the Quebec Midget AAA Hockey League. Venne was a late cut from the Rocket training camp this year after being drafted in the 7th round of the 2011 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Entry draft. Upon returning to his midget team, he has lead his team as captain and in scoring with 14 goals and 13 assists in 23 games, which has had him in the top 10 in league scoring consistently since his season began.
Rocket President and Governor, Serge Savard Jr, says "We are almost at the midway point of our season and we have been assessing what we have here on our current roster as well as other kids we have in our system playing elsewhere for quite some time now. Antoine Venne is a player we feel can step into our line-up now to help this team while he develops as a Major Junior player. Although we would obviously like to have more wins on the board, we are happy with the development of our young guys within the organization and we are looking forward to what the future holds."
The Rocket plan to announce another roster move later this week.
Warm up with the Rocket & Ultramar
Warm up with the Rocket, sponsored by Ultramar, is a chance for kids aged 6 - 10 to skate with the Rocket during Warm up. Three lucky kids will be selected for each Rocket home game.
To register for this great opportunity, click below to fill out the registration form on our website.
If selected, you will receive 1 youth ticket for the player and 1 adult
ticket for his/her parent, for the game in which they are participating.
Also, each player will receive a $10 Ultramar Gas Card for their parents.
Don't miss your chance to skate with the Rocket on home ice on game night!!!
How it Works Once you submit your application through the website you will be contacted by the Rocket Office regarding your requested date. * There will be 3 players selected for each Rocket home game. * Players selected will need to be at the Civic Centre 1 hour and 5 minutes prior to game time (5:55pm for 7:00pm game & 2:55pm for 4:00pm game). * When arriving at the rink, tickets for the player and parent can be picked up at the 'Will Call Window' * The player will then be escorted to the Rocket Training Room where they will dress and prepare for Warm Up. * They will follow the Rocket team on the ice for Warm Up and participate in the skating and stretching drills. * Once the specific drills with the pucks start, they will go to the Rocket bench until the end of the Warm Up. * Once the Rocket players leave the ice, they will help pick up the pucks and then return to the training room to get undressed. * A Rocket player will visit the room to chat with the players and present them with a "Warm Up with the Rocket & Ultramar" T-Shirt and sign an autograph. Rocket Players at Wal-Mart Rocket players will be on hand at Wal-Mart in Charlottetown, Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 9:00pm. The Rocket will be doing an Autograph Session as a part of a Cordon Bleu promotion. Bring your Rocket Gear and get it autographed. See you at the Rink!
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Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from November 21, 2011
