Laval Rocket Archives

Canadiens Have a Model for Success in Laval Rocket

Ben Wagner | May 25, 2021

In Game 1 of their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens earned an impressive and improbable victory, backstopped by goaltender Carey Price and with goals from…

Laval Coach Bouchard Is the Best Coach in the Habs’ System

Trege Wilson | May 9, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens hired Joel Bouchard to be the head coach of the Laval rocket and help with the development of their prospects. Within two seasons, he already has coached…

Canadiens’ Poehling Finally Finding His Game in Laval

Trege Wilson | April 26, 2021

Ryan Poehling had a terrible season last year while bouncing between the Montreal Canadiens and their farm team, the Laval Rocket – it was his first full season as a…

Canadiens Starting Caufield in Laval Was the Right Move

Trege Wilson | April 17, 2021

With the news of the Montreal Canadiens signing star prospect Cole Caufield, fans were overjoyed with the thought of him playing on the Canadiens. Soon after, the organization announced that…

Bouchard Has Laval Rocket Firing on All Cylinders

Melissa Boyd | April 3, 2021

While the Montreal Canadiens continue to solidify their playoff position, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket find themselves sitting atop the Canadian Division with a 16-4-2 record…

Canadiens’ Youngsters Are Rolling With the Laval Rocket

Melissa Boyd | February 19, 2021

The Laval Rocket kicked off their 2020-21 AHL season one week ago today and have picked up two wins in their first three games against the Belleville Senators thanks to…

5 Laval Rocket Players to Watch This Season

Melissa Boyd | February 7, 2021

The 2020-21 AHL season officially got underway on Friday without the league’s Canadian division whose teams are still awaiting a game schedule while certain logistics are being sorted out. Despite…

Laval Rocket’s Teasdale & Harvey-Pinard Will Improve Under Bouchard

Stephen Michaud | October 5, 2020

With the NHL Draft taking place next week on Oct. 6-7, much of the league’s attention has now shifted to potential draft orders, trade speculations and prospect pools. Related: Canadiens’…

Canadiens Assign Kotkaniemi to AHL Rocket

The Canadian Press | February 1, 2020

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens assigned 2018 first-round draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Saturday. Kotkaniemi has six goals and two assists through 36…

Rocket Report: Strong November Helps Laval Keep Pace

Tyler Kuehl | December 2, 2019

After a promising month of October, the Laval Rocket looked to keep up with the best in the American Hockey League’s North Division in the second November. Where the offence…

Rocket Report: Laval at .500 Through October

Tyler Kuehl | November 2, 2019

Two years ago, there was no question that the Laval Rocket had one of the worst seasons in AHL history. They only managed to win 24 games, and obtained 58…

Dalpe Scores 2 Goals as Monsters down Rocket 4-1 in AHL Action

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

LAVAL, Que. — Zac Dalpe scored twice as the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Laval Rocket 4-1 in American Hockey League action Saturday.
Eric Robinson and Markus Hannikainen also scored for Cleveland (2-0-0), while Kevin Stenlund had two assists.
Alex B…