Lucas Struck By Lightning

Rockets forward Lucas Bloodoff talks about his free-agent tryout with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.

• Shane McColgan has left Kelowna. The Rockets #1 pick from the 2008 WHL bantam draft is heading back to California where he will play this season. Until he signs a WHL players contract, my understanding is he would be unable to play in any exhibition games.
• Regardless of whether he makes the Rockets or not, 16 year-old rookie goaltender Adam Brown told me he is working on getting a Canadian passport. Brown was born in the United States and calls Yorba Linda California home, yet he has duel citizenship because his father Newell was born in Cornwall Ontario.
• Rockets second year forward Jesse Paradis must have felt a little better with a fellow Manitobian battling for a spot at training camp. Paradis was joined by Winnipeg Beach Manitoba resident Brock Genyk, who was trying to crack a roster spot with the team. Paradis was the only Manitoba born player on last years roster, hailing from Winnipeg.
• Both Dylan Hood and Brandon McMillan have mentioned to me the relief that they have in not having to deal with school work this season. Both veterans graduated from high school last season, and are now looking forward to focusing on just one thing - hockey!
• Season ticket holders had a chance to pick up their tickets prior to the start of Saturday's intrasquad game. Included in the ticket package was a cool looking calender that has pictures of current Rockets featured over the 12 months. The calender is essentially a replacement to the pocket schedules that were handed out two years ago.