LAV Rocket
- Alias
- St Johns Icecaps St. Johns Ice Caps
- Leagues Played
- AHL 716 AHL Pre-Season 2
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Results
| AHL | 04/20 23:00 | 1 |
[8] BEL Senators
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LAV Rocket
[11] 
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L | 2-1 | |
| AHL | 04/19 23:00 | 1 |
[10] LAV Rocket
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BEL Senators
[9]
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L | 2-3 | |
| AHL | 04/13 23:00 | 1 |
[10] LAV Rocket
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CLE Monsters
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W | 5-1 | |
| AHL | 04/11 23:00 | 1 |
[10] LAV Rocket
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CLE Monsters
[7]
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L | 4-6 | |
| AHL | 04/06 19:00 | 1 |
[7] SPR Thunderbirds
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LAV Rocket
[10]
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W | 4-7 | |
| AHL | 04/05 23:00 | 1 |
[3] SYR Crunch
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LAV Rocket
[9]
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L | 3-1 | |
| AHL | 03/30 19:00 | 1 |
[11] BEL Senators
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LAV Rocket
[9]
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L | 5-2 | |
| AHL | 03/29 23:00 | 1 |
[11] BEL Senators
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LAV Rocket
[10]
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W | 1-2 | |
| AHL | 03/27 23:00 | 1 |
[10] LAV Rocket
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UTI Comets
[12] 
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L | 1-3 | |
| AHL | 03/24 20:00 | 1 |
[11] LAV Rocket
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TOR Marlies
[8] 
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W | 4-1 | |
| AHL | 03/23 23:00 | 1 |
[11] LAV Rocket
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BEL Senators
[10]
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W | 3-2 | |
| AHL | 03/22 23:00 | 1 |
[11] LAV Rocket
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BEL Senators
[9]
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W | 3-2 |
Wikipedia - Laval Rocket
The Laval Rocket (French: Rocket de Laval) are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) based in Laval, Quebec. The team began play in the 2017–18 season, with home games held at Place Bell. They are affiliated with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) and Trois-Rivières Lions of the ECHL.
History
On July 11, 2016, the AHL and the Montreal Canadiens announced that they would be moving their affiliate to the Montreal suburb of Laval for the 2017–18 season. A name-the-team contest was held from July 11 until August 31, with Patriots, Rapids and Rocket as the final three. On September 8, the winning Laval Rocket name was announced, a tribute to Canadiens' legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard which got a 51% majority of the fan votes. The Rocket are the second hockey team in Greater Montreal to use that nickname, after the QMJHL's Montreal Rocket from 1999 until 2003. In June 2017, the franchise named Larry Carriere as general manager and retained Sylvain Lefebvre as head coach, a position he held since 2012 when the franchise played as the Hamilton Bulldogs.
In the 2017–18 season, Laval finished with a 24–42–7–3 record and placed last overall in the league. Lefebvre was relieved as head coach immediately upon the end of the season and was replaced by Joel Bouchard, who had been serving as head coach and general manager of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the QMJHL.
For the 2020–21 season, the Rocket temporarily relocated to the Bell Centre in Montreal to share the facility with their parent team during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rocket were the Canadian Division champions and second-best winning percentage in the league, while playing only the other four teams based in Canada and no postseason during the pandemic. After the season ended, head coach Bouchard left the team at the end of his contract, compiling a 83–67–24 record over three seasons, to become the head coach of the San Diego Gulls. The Rocket then hired Jean-François Houle as their third head coach.
The team's logo features a rocket blasting off, which symbolizes the team's speed and explosive power on the ice. The team's colors are navy blue, white, and red, which represent the team's passion, determination, and commitment to excellence.
LAV Rocket has a talented roster of players, including some of the best forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders in the league. The team's captain is a skilled center who leads by example and inspires his teammates to give their all on the ice. The team's defense is anchored by a group of tough and physical players who are not afraid to throw their weight around and protect their goaltender.
The team's home arena is the Centre Sportif Laviolette, which has a seating capacity of 2,500. The arena is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate fans, who cheer on the team with enthusiasm and pride.
Overall, LAV Rocket is a dynamic and exciting ice hockey team that is dedicated to winning and entertaining its fans. With its talented players, passionate fans, and commitment to excellence, the team is poised to continue its success and become one of the top teams in the league.