Canadiens Recall Goaltender Jacob Fowler from Laval Rocket

KANATA – The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that goaltender Jacob Fowler has been recalled from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Laval Rocket [1].

Fowler’s Previous Performance with the Rocket

Prior to his recall, Fowler had returned to play with the Laval Rocket on March 6, 2026, in a 4-2 win over the Rochester Americans. This marked his first game since February 16, 2026. He was unable to participate in the AHL All-Star Classic due to an upper-body injury [1].

NHL Debut and Statistics

Fowler previously received a recall from the Canadiens earlier this season, appearing in 10 NHL games. He recorded a 4-4-2 record and secured his first career shutout during that time. His statistics included a .902 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average [1].

Laval Rocket and Canadiens Affiliation

The Laval Rocket serve as the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens [2]. They play their home games at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec [2]. The Rocket also have an affiliation with the Trois-Rivières Lions of the ECHL [2].

Recent Laval Rocket Schedule and Results

As of March 14, 2026, the Laval Rocket’s schedule includes upcoming games against the Syracuse Crunch, Rochester Americans, Utica Comets, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Springfield Thunderbirds [3]. The Rocket recently defeated the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 in a shootout on March 14, 2026, with Laurent Dauphin leading in points (59) and Alex Belzile leading in goals (26) [3]. Kaapo Kähkönen maintained a .900 save percentage in that game [3].

Recent Rocket Transactions

Recent transactions involving the Laval Rocket include the signing of forward Dillan Bentley, a trade sending Ryan O’Rourke to the Belleville Senators, the acquisition of Hunter Shepard and Jake Chiasson by the Canadiens, and a two-year, entry-level contract for Luke Mittelstadt [3].