CanRock Announces Resignation of President and CEO and Appointment of Interim CEO and President

TSX Venture Exchange
Trading Symbol: CNK

CALGARY, Feb. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - CanRock Energy Corp. ("CanRock" or the "Company") announces that it has received the resignation of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Greg T. Busby. Mr. Busby has resigned as both an officer and a director of the Company to pursue other interests. The Company thanks Mr. Busby for his time with and contributions to the Company and wishes him the best in his future endeavours. The Company also announces that it has appointed Bruce Eckert as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President while it searches for a permanent replacement for Mr. Busby. Mr. Eckert will continue to act as Vice-President, Operations while acting in this new capacity.

About CanRock Energy Corp.

CanRock Energy Corp. is a dynamic, publicly traded junior oil producer targeting oil-based opportunities in Western Canada. The Company is focused on strategic oil-based acquisitions within its core areas, in addition to exploiting and exploring for incremental production and reserves. The Company currently has approximately 44.3 million common shares outstanding.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bruce Eckert    President

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Dwight Fieseler  Chief Financial Officer

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