Kelowna Rockets forward Erik Gardiner

Rockets' forward Gardiner announces retirement

The Kelowna Rockets announced today that assistant captain, Erik Gardiner has retired from hockey. "Due to health and personal reasons, I thought it was time to step away," said Gardiner. "I want to focus on different things and take care of myself. I want to thank the Kelowna Rockets, my family and the Western Hockey League for allowing me the chance to live out my dream of playing Major Junior hockey." The Rockets acqu... Full Story