Le Rocket Dominates Hershey in a Decisive Victory
In a commanding performance, the Laval Rocket defeated the Hershey Bears 6-1 at Place Bell on Friday night. Samuel Blais was the standout player, accumulating three points with one goal and two assists. This victory marked the Rocket’s sixth consecutive win, maintaining their winning streak throughout February.
Key Players and Game Highlights
Blais has now recorded six points in his last three games. Other contributors included Marc Del Gaizo, Alex Belzile, Nate Clurman, Owen Beck, and Sean Farrell, all of whom scored for the Rocket. Goalkeeper Jacob Fowler made 23 saves, showcasing solid performance as he represented his section in the All-Star Classic earlier this week.
- Final Score: Laval Rocket 6, Hershey Bears 1
- Laval Record: 30-14-4
- Hershey Record: 20-17-8
- Game Location: Place Bell, Laval
Game Flow
The Rocket set the tone early, with a goal after just 2:37 of play. Del Gaizo scored, assisted by Florian Xhekaj, while the Bears’ goaltender Clay Stevenson faced challenges from the aggressive Rocket offense. Despite the Bears’ attempts to match Laval’s pace, the Rocket maintained offensive pressure, particularly benefiting from a four-minute penalty against Dalton Smith.
During Smith’s penalty, Farrell scored with a setup from Belzile. Blais then hit the post before Belzile found the net, followed by Clurman scoring his first goal of the season. While the Bears managed to score with just 2.2 seconds left in the second period through Graeme Clarke, the Rocket responded with two additional goals in the third period, securing their win.
Upcoming Games
The Laval Rocket will next host the Toronto Marlies at Place Bell on Saturday afternoon. With their current momentum, they look to continue their winning streak and dominate further in the season.
