Laval Rocket vs Toronto Marlies: First-Ever Postseason Clash

0:00The LaValle rocket kick off their second round called or cut playoff series against the Toronto Marles this Wednesday night at Place Bill. It's the first ever posed season clash between these two and a best-of-five setup with the first two games right here in LaValle before heading to Toronto. If needed, Toronto's rolling in hot after sweeping the Rochester Americans in three straight during the first round. They finish fourth in the North Division with a 36, 26, 10 record and 82 points. And they're the only team here with a called or cup ring from 2018. LaValle held their own against Toronto in the regular season, going three wins, three losses and two ties. The Marles bring a solid mix of young guns like 20-year-old Eastern Cowan who's fresh off 29 points in 66 NHL games and goalie. Our tour Octiyamov with his 21 wins and all-star nod. Veterans like Locans Shaw, Alex Nylander and Vinny Lettiere anchor the lineup, packing nearly 1200 NHL games of experience total.

1:05Plus, Toronto's got Quebec flavor with scores like Beno and No ACC and Olivier, Gruel and William Villeneuve who both saw big league action this year. Excitement's buzzing in LaValle, with red and white towels on every seat and a fan jam starting at 4.30 p.m. Wednesday. Game 1 drops at 7 p.m. on April 29th, 2026, followed by Game 2 Friday at 7, then Toronto for 3 on May 3rd. At 4 p.m. and 4 on the 5th, if needed, with a potential 5 back here, May 8th. This series shapes up as a gritty battle between familiar foes. Canada News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.