Series : Rocket players and coaches really trust Jacob Fowler

The guys weren’t going to plant it publicly, we understand. But you can really sense in their comments that the team has confidence in Jacob Fowler, even though he’s never played in the playoffs at the professional level.

That said, Fowler joined the Rocket at the beginning of April and didn’t have too much trouble performing well in his first AHL games.

His performance was truly respectable at the end of the regular season:

• 2-1-0 record
• .914 efficiency rate
• 2.32 goals-against average

The goalie is also coming off a big college season, and that’s going to help his confidence. The time is right for him to prove himself at a more important point in the season, and if the words of his team-mates are anything to go by, it should go well.

It will also be interesting to see Pascal Vincent’s decisions when Cayden Primeau returns to the Rocket.

If Fowler is smoking by the time Primeau returns, maybe that’ll force Laval’s hand… because in reality, the 25-year-old goalie deserves the opportunity to play with his dominant season in Laval.

It’s something to keep an eye on.

In gusto

– Georges and Gonzo did what they had to do to win tonight.

– Um…

– The experience is different when you’re sitting in the front row.

– He’s too good.

– Well done!