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After a successful showing against the Syracuse Crunch, the Laval Rocket returned back to Place Bell to play their first of a back-to-back against the league’s newest team, in their former home, the Hamilton Hammers. With Owen Beck recalled, and…

The Laval Rocket secured their seventh consecutive victory to take top spot in the AHL, hosting the Hamilton Hammers at Place Bell. Facing roster adjustments due to Owen Beck's recall and injuries to Alex Belzile and Samuel Poulin, Laval fielded 11 forwards and seven defensemen, while Kevin Mandolese started in net.
After a scoreless first period marked by strong goaltending from Hamilton's Vitek Vanecek, Laval opened the scoring in the second period when Hunter McKown tipped in a shot set up by Brett Berard. Filip Mesar later extended the Rocket's lead to 2-0 with a deflected point shot, earning Maksymilian Szuber his first point with the team.
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