The Laval Rocket were finally back at home after a long trip out west, one that resulted in just one win in four games. Manitoba and Abbotsford presented tough challenges, but the Rocket got a boost upon returning home. Cédric Paquette was cleared to play, and resumed his role on the top line, while several others were expected to return by the weekend for J.-F. Houle’s team.
The Rocket’s opponent on Wednesday night was a fellow North Division rival, the Rochester Americans. Rochester sat fifth in the division while Laval held on to its second-place spot by a thread.