Canadiens Should Consider Sending Jakub Dobes to Laval William Bourget | January 12, 2026 At first glance, it feels almost wrong to even suggest sending Jakub Dobes to the Laval Rocket. Not because he has been bad all season, but because of how good…
Laval’s Success Highlights Canadiens’ Organizational Depth William Bourget | December 31, 2025 While much of the attention naturally goes to what is happening with the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs’ farm team in Laval quietly continues to do exactly what an American Hockey League…
2025-26 Is Another Big Season for the Laval Rocket William Bourget | August 16, 2025 The Laval Rocket head into another important season, once again balancing the challenge of winning games in the competitive American Hockey League (AHL) while continuing their primary mandate, developing future…
Canadiens’ AHL & ECHL Affiliates Shining in the Playoffs William Bourget | May 29, 2025 For several years, the Montreal Canadiens’ development system was a weak spot in the organization. Both the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket and the ECHL’s Trois-Rivières Lions struggled to build…
Pascal Vincent’s Future Shouldn’t Be Halted by Blue Jackets Stint William Espy | May 12, 2025 Pascal Vincent’s time as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t go as he had hoped; that goes without saying. Now, he’s a member of the Montreal Canadiens organization…
Rochester Americans to Play Laval Rocket in North Division Final Zach Berta | May 9, 2025 After a dominant sweep of the Syracuse Crunch in their best-of-five North Division semi-final series, the Rochester Americans now turn their focus to the Laval Rocket. Goaltender Devon Levi was…
Pascal Vincent: A Coach Transformed by Adversity Mark Scheig | May 4, 2025 What a difference a year can make. This statement couldn’t apply to an individual any more than in the case of former Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Pascal Vincent. Another…
5 Canadiens Prospects to Watch in Calder Cup Playoffs William Bourget | May 1, 2025 After a dominant regular season in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Laval Rocket begin their Calder Cup Playoff run with high expectations. Finishing first in the league standings, Laval…
Calder Cup Playoffs Round of 16: Everything You Need to Know Mike Fink | April 28, 2025 It’s that time of the year when all eyes are on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well, almost all eyes are on the playoffs. There’s nothing like playoff hockey, and the…
Laval Rocket Is Crucial for the Development of Canadiens’ Young Stars William Bourget | March 11, 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the NHL, the development of young talent is crucial to sustained success. For the Montreal Canadiens, the Laval Rocket, its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate,…
Canadiens Call up Goalie Jakub Dobeš from AHL’s Laval Rocket Edgar Chaput | December 27, 2024 As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for the rest of their six-game road trip, they’ve called up goaltender Jakub Dobeš from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Laval Rocket. He will travel…
4 Takeaways From the 2024-25 AHL Season So Far Mike Fink | November 25, 2024 The 2024-25 season has reached its quarter mark with American Thanksgiving around the corner. Most fans are laser-focused on the NHL, yet the American Hockey League (AHL) has provided plenty…