Resurgent Rocket eyeing strong second half
The road has been filled with plenty of twists, turns, and detours, along with a few false starts. But at long last the Laval Rocket appear to have found their way.
The road has been filled with plenty of twists, turns, and detours, along with a few false starts. But at long last the Laval Rocket appear to have found their way.
William Trudeau wasn’t even sure he’d be in the AHL this season. But as injuries mount, he has been instrumental to the Laval Rocket.
After two canceled editions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Bell in collaboration with Manulife Bank will finally take place on February 5 and 6 at Place Bell in Laval.
Due to impending inclement weather, the AHL has postponed three games scheduled for Friday evening.
Head coach J.F. Houle wanted Xavier Simoneau to see the Laval Rocket’s game in Bridgeport on Oct. 22 from a different vantage point: the stands. Simoneau has not taken a seat since.
In his first season in Laval, Anthony Richard has proven his value to the team and is one of the top scorers in the entire AHL.
The Belleville Senators have acquired forward Brennan Saulnier from the Laval Rocket in exchange for future considerations.
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Cameron Hillis.
Laval Rocket forward Mitchell Stephens has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a match penalty for cross-checking assessed in a game vs. Belleville on Oct. 14.
The American Hockey League-bound talent continues to flow, and those new names are arriving from across the hockey map.