The Laval Rocket is guaranteed to play in a Place Bell filled to capacity for the American League Eastern Conference final. This indicates that there is a certain frenzy around the club-school of the Canadian.
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Tickets for matches three, four and five sold out in just a few hours. In the absence of the Canadian who has been eliminated since April, fans have decided to line up behind the Rocket, who have been putting on a good show since the start of the playoffs.
Of course, the players and head coach Jean-François Houle feel the enthusiasm around the team.
“Since the start of the playoffs, we’ve had very good crowds,” Houle said during his press briefing. It’s something we’ve talked to our players regarding and they know it.
“You have to know how to manage our emotions, especially when the crowd gets involved. You don’t have to be undisciplined. You have to know how to stay down to earth following a victory or a big goal.
emotion everywhere
Among the players, they feel an effervescence on the ice, but also outside of it.
“The emotion, we feel it everywhere, mentioned Danick Martel. Even our neighbors came to see me to congratulate us. They follow us, but they are not people who usually follow hockey.
“They support a city team. They support a team that is close to home. We feel the support, that’s for sure.
His teammate Alex Belzile agrees.
“It’s pleasant. This is my fourth season with the Rocket and our first chance to make the playoffs. It’s really special to play here. People know their hockey, and they cheer us on in the good times.
“They know what’s going on. Elsewhere, it’s a little different. We are truly privileged. It’s really special what’s happening with the Rocket.”