Harvey-Pinard the “heart and soul” of the Rocket

Not that Laval Rocket head coach J-F Houle usually needs much prompting to talk hockey, but he can hardly contain his words when the discussion turns to do-everything forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard.

PTO’s about making the most of opportunities

Players on professional tryout contracts — PTO’s — serve a crucial, if sometimes overlooked, role for AHL teams. Some come in for a game, maybe a weekend, to fill a roster spot, but it is always an opportunity to leave a good impression.

Flames acquire McNiven

The Calgary Flames have acquired goaltender Michael McNiven from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations.

Guindon living out hockey dream with Rocket

With degrees in science along with a master’s in exercise physiology, Louis-Philip Guindon could have found better, and more lucrative, ways to spend his time than trying his hand at pro hockey. But he didn’t want to look back and contemplate what might have been.

AHL time a driving force for young Canadiens

It takes teamwork, selflessness, a good work ethic, and the ability to take advantage of every opportunity you get to succeed in the AHL, and for the lucky few, eventually, the NHL.