David Reinbacher is set to make his season debut this evening. The young prospect, who recently recovered from a hand injury sustained during training camp, will return to action with the Laval Rocket. The Rocket will face the Rochester Americans in the first of two games this weekend.
David Reinbacher’s Role and Performance Expectations
Reinbacher is expected to play on the top defensive pair alongside Adam Engström. The Austrian defenseman had a promising stint last season, participating in 10 regular-season games. During that time, he scored two goals and provided three assists. In the playoffs, he further contributed with two goals and four assists over 13 games.
Roster Updates for the Laval Rocket
- Joshua Roy has been reassigned to the Rocket from the Canadiens and will play on the right wing.
- He will join a line centered by Owen Beck, alongside Filip Mešár.
- Veteran defenseman Marc Del Gaizo has also been sent to the Rocket and will be part of the lineup.
- Pascal Vincent is the head coach overseeing these changes.
Goaltending and Recent Performance
Kaapo Kähkönen will take the starting position in goal for the Rocket, following two consecutive starts by Jacob Fowler. The Rocket is aiming for their third straight win after suffering a 4-0 loss against Rochester last Friday.
Projected Lineup for the Game
The following is the anticipated lineup for the Rocket’s upcoming game:
| Forward Line | Defense Pair |
|---|---|
| Farrell – Dauphin – Belzile | Engström – Reinbacher |
| Davidson – Condotta – Simoneau | Del Gaizo – Clurman |
| Mešár – Beck – Roy | Bisson – Didier |
| Tuch – Xhekaj – Thorpe |
With Reinbacher’s return, the Rocket hopes to strengthen their roster and bounce back from their recent defeat. Fans are eager to see how he impacts the game and contributes to the team’s success.
