Greatest start in Rockets History

The 2012/2013 edition of the Kelowna Rockets went into the record books on many occasions last year.  The two most noteworthy records made were the recording of a franchise high 52 victories, and being only the second club in Western Hockey League history to come back from a 0-3 deficit in a playoff series when they streaked back to defeat the Seattle Thunderbirds with 4 straight wins and the series in 7.

It seems, that the 2013/14 Rockets weren't done yet.  The Rockets started exactly where they left off; Winning.  The club, and the WHL as a whole, are currently on their Christmas break, and the Rockets are leading them all, with a league best, and franchise best season start record of 28-3-0-2, good for 58 points and a winning percentage of .879, which is tops in the entire Canadian Hockey League.  With a quick glance at the standings in the Ontario League and the Quebec League, you'll find the Eerie Otters with 59 points, and a win percentage of .843 (Eerie has played 2 more games than the Rockets) and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada league the Q with 53 points and a win Percentage of .757.

So the argument can be made, are the Kelowna Rockets the class of the CHL this year.  Some may say yes, some may say no, but here is my take on it.  It's extremely difficult to compare any two teams between leagues, because certain leagues are better known for different aspects of the game.  For example, the QMJHL is known for their very fast and offensive style of game, and is known for their production of highly offensive forwards and goaltenders.  The Ontario Hockey League doesn't have to contend with the travel that either the QMJHL or WHL have to, so less of a "bus legs" effect on long road trips, and the WHL is known for their superior defencemen.  So my answer to are the Kelowna Rockets the class of the CHL this year, is a resounding "I Don't Know".

When you see a first half record of 28-3-0-2 it's easy to puff your chest up and rejoice to the world at how great and unstoppable your favorite team is, but you have to take into account that the Rockets have been extremely lucky on the injury front, knock on wood, and this amazing season can deteriorate at the drop of a hat with injuries etc.  

My words of advice to the Rockets faithful, be happy for your team, be excited for the team and the rest of the season, but stay level headed and modest.