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Belzile started the season slow, going pointless through his first four games, but since then the St. Eloi, Quebec native has gone on a tear, scoring at close to a point-a-game clip through this past weekend. Belzile now has 15 points through 21 games, putting him on pace for a 50+ point season, which despite his advancing age, might just land him an extension or better yet, a two-way deal come next year. At worst, he’s providing an example for the young players to follow, which just so happens to be the very definition of leadership. Bravo Alex!
On a final note, forward Phelix Martineau was promoted from the ECHL recently and saw action this week with the Rocket. The Laval native was putting up good stats with Fort Wayne before the call. Welcome home lad.
Aftermath:
Another week in the books and another lap on the roller coaster for rookie Laval Head Coach Joel Bouchard, as he tries desperately to slow the erratic momentum of his young charges and bring some much-needed consistency to the team.
That elusive consistency continues to evade the rookie coach, however, as he becomes painfully aware of the ever-changing makeup of a farm team roster. Bouchard is undeniably still happy with his choice to turn pro, but there must be days when he longs for those simpler times with the Armada, when he only had to fear personnel turnover on a yearly basis, rather than on a daily one.
At this point there appears to be no end in sight for this thrill ride, but perhaps with an upcoming home stand slate of beatable opponents ahead, the Rocket can at least hit the bottom of the dip in the track and starting going back up again. Hang on folks, this ride ain’t over.