Laval Rocket shut out Rochester to advance to AHL's Eastern Conference Final
Laval Rocket
Joshua Roy had a goal and two assists and Cayden Primeau stopped 27 shots as the Laval Rocket shut out the Rochester Americans 5-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final of the American Hockey League.
Alex Barré-Boulet, Sean Farrell, Lucas Condotta and Oliver Kapanen also scored for Laval.
The Rocket will face the Charlotte Checkers starting Wednesday in Laval in the best-of-seven series.
More details to come.
Laval Rocket vs. Charlotte Checkers schedule
Charlotte at Laval, Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m. (RDS2)
Charlotte at Laval, Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Laval at Charlotte, Sunday, June 1, 4 p.m.
Laval at Charlotte, Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m.
Laval at Charlotte, Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m. (if necessary)
Charlotte at Laval, Saturday, June 7, 3 p.m. (if necessary)
Charlotte at Laval, Sunday, June 8, 3 p.m. (if necessary)
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