Rocket: Logan Mailloux is the player of the week in the American League

Laval Rocket defenseman Logan Mailloux was named player of the last week in the American Hockey League.

During this period, Mailloux recorded a goal and four assists in two games. He helped Laval extend its winning streak to seven games, a team record.

Mailloux was loaned to the Rocket last Wednesday after a two-week stint in the NHL, and was back in the lineup for the two-game home series against Providence at Place Bell.

On Friday, Mailloux had an assist in a 2-1 victory for the Rocket and on Saturday, he added a goal and three assists in Laval’s victory against the Bruins by a score of 6-3.

Mailloux has only appeared in four AHL games this season, but is tied for the lead among defensemen with six assists and nine points, including two four-point performances (October 11 and November 2). , both against the Bruins). He also recorded a goal and two assists in five games with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring his first career NHL goal on October 19 against the New York Islanders.

A 21-year-old from Belle River, Ontario, Mailloux earned a spot on the 2023-24 AHL All-Rookie Team after recording 14 goals and 33 assists for 47 points in 72 matches with Laval. He was selected in the first round (31st overall) by the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.