The Golden Rockets will display their 2023 / 2024 Community jersey for November. A business or community member sponsored each jersey. At the end of the month, they are open to the public to purchase and, in some cases, will be auctioned off. All the funds from the sale and auction of the jerseys go into the Rockets community fund. We can then use these funds to assist our community members with medical challenges that take the person out of town and help them with out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance (such as fuel, hotel, and meals).
After learning of our plan to raise awareness for Indigenous communities and the effect that residential schools had on them, one of our players approached us asking if he could have his Indigenous name on the back of his jersey. After the other three players learned this was possible, they quickly jumped on board.
(Pictured above, from left to right)
• #11 Deegan Wapass
Indigenous name: Wāpās “Early Riser.” Big River First Nations.
Language: Plains Cree
• #21 Jake Yakubowski
The Indigenous family’s name is Rose.
Although Jake was raised in Saskatoon, he chose to represent his indigenous roots. He is a member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan.
Language: Plains Cree
• #16 Draeden Bear
Ochapowace First Nation.
Language: Plains Cree
• #23 Nathan Andrew
Indigenous name: Big Swan
Aqam Reserve
Language: Ktunaxa
We are proud to live and play our hockey in the traditional land of the Ktunaxa people.
At the end of the month, the jerseys will be available for purchase/auction.
