Laval Rocket Sign Four Players to AHL Contracts
Defenseman Braden Haché gets two-year deal, three goaltenders added on one-year terms.
The Laval Rocket announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with four players for the 2026-27 season, according to rocketlaval.com.
Defenseman Braden Haché signed a two-year, one-way AHL contract covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. The 23-year-old recorded 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 72 games with the San Jose Barracuda last season.
Goaltenders Hunter Jones and Kevin Mandolese each signed one-year, one-way AHL contracts for 2026-27. Francesco Lapenna agreed to a one-year, two-way AHL deal.
The signings give Laval depth at both positions heading into training camp. Haché, from Manchester, New Hampshire, adds a young defenseman on a multi-year commitment. The three goaltenders provide options in net as the Rocket prepare for the upcoming season.
All four contracts are AHL deals with the Rocket, Montreal's top affiliate. Terms were not disclosed beyond the contract lengths and one-way or two-way designations.
