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Lias Andersson, leader on and off the ice

By Justin Vézina “He’s someone who talks a lot to the players, especially the young ones. He knows he has experience, so on the bench, he tries to explain to certain players where to place themselves. He’s a good communicator.” These are the words of Rocket head coach Jean-François Houle. Which veteran is he praising […]

In search for perfection

“We’re at the beginning of the season. We’re getting to know each other. The chemistry isn’t there yet. That’ll come in the next few games,” said forward Brandon Gignac after the Laval Rocket’s 7-4 loss to the Rochester Americans on Friday. That was the general conclusion after the Laval club’s two games in two nights […]

The Rocket is off and running

By Justin Vézina A first point. A first victory. And a first shower of caps at Place Bell. That’s how the Rocket’s latest sequence of games can be summed up. First, the Laval club staged a spectacular comeback on Wednesday against the Rochester Americans, erasing a 3-0 deficit to force overtime. The Americans ultimately triumphed […]