Derek Rokicki

Review of Rocket Ice Arena

My kids and I all play hockey, so we have been to ...

My kids and I all play hockey, so we have been to rinks all over the Midwest. I have to say Rocket is one of our favorites.

They have two well maintained sheets of ice, nice sized clean locker rooms, and excellent viewing areas. This includes a second floor balcony that overlooks the ice and is great for watching hockey!

Like many rinks in the area Rocket offers several youth hockey and figure skating classes, and they are home to a big name travel hockey program (the Sabers). But what really sets Rocket apart from the other guys is their extra, more unique programs. This includes summer camps (my boys loved the Triple S camps), convenient Rat hockey times, a 40 and over Rat hockey session, a 50 and over hockey league, adult hockey lessons, and more Stick & Puck sessions than any other rink in the area.

The adult hockey lessons are pretty cool. There are usually a mix of beginners and more experienced skaters, but it s always a great workout. The Stick & Puck is my favorite because I get a chance to skate with my younger guys. They love it!