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Rocket @ Thunderbirds Game 7 recap: Bonne nuit
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Laval Rocket were no strangers to adversity as they entered Game 7 against the Springfield Thunderbirds. Laval had answered the bell in impressive fashion in Game 6, winning 5-1 with a makeshift lineup due to a number of injuries sustained in the series. They again entered an elimination game missing one of their most dynamic talents, as Jesse Ylönen was out after taking a hit from behind.
In his place was Peter Abbandonato, and again J.-F. Houle opted for a seven-defencemen alignment, with Gianni Fairbrother suiting up. In net to no one’s surprise was Cayden Primeau, and opposite him was the former Rocket goalie, Charlie Lindgren.