Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville Sens vs Laval Rocket
Match Preview: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Belleville Senators complete their first intense three-in-three game stretch this afternoon with a North Division rivalry game against the Laval Rocket at CAA Arena.
Team Momentum
The Senators enter the game with strong morale after a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack last night. Phil Daoust scored the decisive shorthanded goal with roughly four seconds remaining, bringing Belleville's record to 5-5-1-0 through 11 games. Jackson Parsons made 30 saves on 31 shots, earning his first win in his AHL debut.
Opposition Overview
Laval currently leads Belleville by three points in the early season standings and last played on Friday, defeating Hartford. The Rocket have lost only four games this season, including a recent loss to Belleville. This matchup marks their second out of ten meetings this season, with the Senators holding a 1-0-0-0 edge after winning 6-2 at CAA Arena on October 22.
"Phil Daoust scored the game-winner, shorthanded, with just about four seconds left in the game, evening Belleville’s record at 5-5-1-0 through the first 11 games of the season."
"Jackson Parsons stopped 30 of 31 shots he faced, earning his first win in his American Hockey League debut."
Season Series Outlook
- This is the second of 10 planned encounters this season between Belleville and Laval.
- Belleville leads the series 1-0, following a dominant 6-2 victory earlier in the season.
Author's summary: The Belleville Senators aim to build on recent momentum against a competitive Laval Rocket squad as their crucial divisional rivalry continues this season.