Laval Rocket
Canadiens Fans Need Answers After Lefebvre Firing
April 20th, 2018 It was about time for ex-Laval Rocket head coach Sylvain Lefebvre. Or, to be more respectful, the clock had at least run out on him and his time at the helm of the American Hockey League farm team of the Montreal Canadiens. After one playoff berth in six seasons (a...
Starting Lineup of Laval-Born NHL Players
September 6th, 2017 Considering the rich history of hockey in Laval, it is a bit of a surprise that only 18 National Hockey League players call it home, and only six of these players were worthy for our starting lineup including three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie. The original goal...
A Brief History of Hockey in Laval
August 29th, 2017 Following the move of the St. John’s IceCaps, the Montreal Canadiens’ minor-league affiliate will be much closer to home. This coming October, the Laval Rocket will begin to play at the Place Bell. One could make a 30-plus minute drive from the Bell Centre to the...
Could Nikita Scherbak Be a Top-6 Forward?
August 9th, 2017 You can’t say Nikita Scherbak isn’t aspiring for a greater role within the ranks of the Montreal Canadiens, or depending on how you see it, overachieving. The 21-year old Moscow native reportedly aims to play in the Montreal Canadiens’ top-six this season. Scherbak...
Do the Canadiens Have Room for Hudon?
August 3rd, 2017 There are a legion of Canadiens fans who feel 23-year old forward Charles Hudon was ready to step into the lineup yesterday. https://twitter.com/shaynepasquino/status/881917913883717632 The winger has 162 points in 207 American Hockey League appearances and is coming...
