Josh Gorges on Montreal, Hockey Life & the Rockets Legacy | Beyond the Crest (EP 6)

Josh Gorges' hockey journey was never handed to him — it was earned every step of the way. In this episode of Beyond the Crest, Jeff Marek sits down with the former Kelowna Rockets captain and NHL defenseman to look back on the path that took him from an overlooked hometown kid to the bright lights of the NHL. Gorges reflects on what the Kelowna Rockets organization meant to him, the culture and traditions that shaped him, and why being a Rocket is something that lasts forever. He shares stories about growing up in Kelowna, learning from Bruce Hamilton, the values that still guide him as a coach and hockey dad today, and unforgettable moments from his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. From perseverance and hard work to family and legacy, this is a deep dive into the mentality and character behind one of Kelowna's own.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:33 What the Kelowna Rockets Mean to Josh Gorges
01:15 Getting His First Opportunity in Kelowna
01:43 Dreaming of Playing in the WHL
02:26 Hockey Heroes Growing Up
04:08 Why Kelowna is Special
05:41 Keeping Up With the Rockets During the NHL Years
06:58 The "Once a Rocket, Always a Rocket" Culture
07:23 The Rockets' NHL Defenseman Factory
08:12 Coaching Himself as a Player
09:19 Taking the Stairs to Success
11:20 Josh Gorges the Hockey Dad
13:29 Childhood Dreams and NHL Teams
14:50 Why Montreal Was Different
15:50 Saturday Night at the Bell Centre
17:31 Jean Béliveau Stories and Lessons
22:10 Bruce Hamilton's Impact on His Life
25:28 What His Kids Think of the Rockets Mural
26:16 Outro

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