The Laval Rocket continued to battle through their roster being in constant flux as they came back from their break. Missing now were Justin Barron who was called up to the NHL, and Nicolas Beaudin who was with Team Canada at the Spengler Cup.
With a makeshift fourth line and third pairing of entirely ECHL call-ups, the Rocket looked to secure a win over a division rival. Kevin Poulin got the nod in net, and opposite of him was Maxime Lagace for the Syracuse Crunch.
It was a frantic start for both sides with the Crunch getting a few looks that grazed the outside of the post that the Rocket weathered quite well.