Sherlock is in his third season with the Rockies, and was surprised, if not even shocked, to be traded to a division rival.
Sherlock learned of the trade on Friday evening when the Rockies coach called him into the office. Since then it has been an emotional time for him.
"It caught me off guard that I got traded in the division, especially since I have been playing for the Rockies for three years." Sherlock said over the phone as he finished packing his billet home in Invermere. "Change is good, and I will take it as a positive.
"But there is a lot of emotions leaving a team that you have played for for three years."
The Sicamous native has played in 94 games with the Rockies scoring 16 goals and 17 assists. He has also played in four playoff games scoring one goal in 2016. He was recognized as the teams Playoff Player of the Year that season. Last season, he was recognized as the Most Dedicated player on the team.
When Sherlock tried to deduce why he was traded, he was still caught up in the emotions of being blind-sided by the trade.
"I think a chance to go deep in the playoffs had something to do with [the trade]." He said trying to understand why he was traded away, but then in optimism he said that he must have impressed the Nitro's coaching staff. "They think I can help their team because I play a fast physical game."
Sherlock was able to joke that it will be very interesting on Saturday when the Nitro's host the Rockies, adding that it will be an emotional game. But overall he is just hopeful of what the future may bring now that he is a Dynamiter.
"Have a good rest of the year, and hope to go as far was we can go in the playoffs."
Head coach and general manager Derek Stuart said "We’re very happy to welcome Colby to our team.
"He is big and strong, plays physical and is a very good skater. Being able to add a veteran of 100 KIJHL games will help us now and come playoffs"
Sherlock is expected to debut in tonight's game against the Fernie Ghostriders.
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