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Canadiens assign 12 players to Laval training camp

Montreal’s official camp update names five forwards, four defencemen and three goaltenders headed to the Rocket.

Hockey.comSep 26, 2026

File photo: Montreal Canadiens forward Xavier Simoneau prepares for a faceoff against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Bell Centre on Sept. 24, 2024. — Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The Montreal Canadiens named 12 players assigned to the Laval Rocket's training camp in a Saturday roster update. The club's release describes the group as 11 players, but the list contains 12 names.

The forwards listed are Vincent Arseneau, Aleksandr Legkov, Israel Mianscum, Josh Nadeau and Xavier Simoneau. The defencemen are Jacob Dion, Aiden Dubinsky, Braden Hache and Kale McCallum. The goaltenders are Hunter Jones, Francesco Lapenna and Kevin Mandolese.

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