Friday, August 29, 2008

Rockets Main Camp In Pictures

He is still one of my all time favorite Rockets. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges is seen here watching main camp. Gorges always has time to shoot the breeze with this washed up broadcaster, and it's hard to fathom that it was just five years ago that he was attending Rockets rookie camp. Gorges anticipates practicing with the Rockets in the next couple of weeks as he tunes up for main camp next month with the Canadiens.
Brandon McMillan didn't quite have the summer Luke Schenn did, but the personable forward helped Canada win gold at the Under -18's, and then was drafted by Anaheim in the NHL draft. I anticipate McMillan having a great year, and with added maturity will come consistency in his game.

The parking lot at Prospera Place is always packed during Rockets training camp. The majority of those cars are parents, who have traveled miles to see their son compete against elite competition. One thing I've noticed over the years...a good number of the license plates are from South of the border.

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