ALUMNI CLUB 

 

The John Marshall hockey tradition spans more than five decades. In that time, the program has celebrated great success on the ice, outstanding service to the Rochester community, and even a Minnesota state title. Our alumni roster is impressive as well. Former players have gone on to realize success on and off the rink and include business leaders, collegiate and professional hockey players, and even a Stanley Cup Championship. If you played for, managed, or coached the Rockets and have lost touch with your team, we want to hear from you.

 

We know that every player who has ever worn the red and black has added their mark to this proud tradition and we thank you for your contributions. To that end, we're pleased to announce the JM Rockets Hockey Alumni Club to celebrate the program's rich history and prepare for a promising future. To help us grow our contact list of JM Hockey alumni, please email your contact information to jmhockey@jmhockey.com.  Also, Coach Lecy invites any alumni to contact him directly to offer ideas about the program and our fundraisers.

 

For tech-savvy recent alumni, we invite you to add the “Rochester John Marshall Rocket Hockey” page to your Facebook account.

GREAT MOMENTS IN ROCKET HISTORY

 

1977

On March 19th, the Rockets defeated Edina East 4-2 to win the State Championship at the coveted Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament.  The victory is considered by many to be one of the most shocking upsets in tournament history.  9 players from the ’77 team went on to play division one college hockey. 

 

1979

On March 17th, the Rockets finished their season as State Runner Up.

 

1989

On March 12th, for the second time in ten years the Rockets finshed their season as State Runner Up.

 

2009

The Rockets faced off against the Governors of St. Paul Johnson on January 17th for the third annual “Hockey Day in Minnesota.”   The game was played outdoors at Phalen Park in South St. Paul in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 and was televised across the Midwest  and beyond to an estimated 3 million viewers.

 

 

Shjon Podein

Shjon played for the Rockets from 1982-1986.  Following a standout high school career, he went on the play college hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and played 699 games in the NHL from 1992-2003 with the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, and St. Louis Blues. 

In 2001, Shjon won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Colorado Avalanche.  Today, Shjon is actively involved in charitable activities including the “Shjon Podein Children’s Foundation” and “Team 25.”

 

 

 

Doug Zmolek

Doug played for the Rockets from 1986-1989 and was drafted 7^th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He played his college hockey at the University of Minnesota and spent 467 games in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, and Chicago Blackhawks before retiring in 2001.  Today, Doug is the Hockey Advisor for the Rochester Youth Hockey Association and actively involved in coaching a promoting youth hockey in Rochester.

 

 

HALL OF FAME

 

Coach Gene Sack

Coach Sack is the inaugural inductee into the Rocket Hockey Hall of Fame.  He spent 22 years behind the Rockets bench, coaching more than XXX games and leading the Rockets to a State Championship and two Runner Up finishes.