The visitor’s locker room at Ricoh Coliseum was noticeably quiet after the Laval Rocket were defeated by the Toronto Marlies by a score of 7-1.
Players were shuffling about, each keeping to themselves in their post-game routine in silence. Some were riding on bikes, others stretching and cooling down. Jeremy Gregoire, sporting a gash on his cheek, walked by with a scowl on his face. Matt Taormina, who was a last minute scratch due to an injury was outside in the hall talking with friends or family. Zachary Fucale, the only healthy scratch due to the team carrying three goaltenders, was having a quiet conversation with another player.