Rockets鈥� alumni Gordie Ballhorn has been having an exceptional season with the Saskatchewan Huskies, and has been named to the league鈥檚 all-rookie team. Ballhorn joined the Huskies after a 175 game stint with the Rockets, and then a small time spent in the ECHL.
Thedefenceman recorded 11 goals, 49 points, and a +71 career rating during his time with the Rockets. He was an assistant captain for two seasons for the Rockets, and registered four assists in his 39 playoff games.
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Ballhorn, an Alberta native, has played 28 games for the Huskies this season, the Huskies play in the Canada West conference of the Universities Athletics Association. The six-foot-one defender has one goal and 11 assists which propelled him to be named one of only two defenceman for the Canada West All-Rookie Team.
The Huskies return to action this weekend for their first round of playoffs, after a first round bye. Ballhorn and the Huskies face the Mount Royal Cougars.
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