Updated on 20 April 2026 at 14h06
This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
The Laval Pétroliers have reached the finals of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey (LNAH) playoffs thanks to a 3–1 victory over the Jonquière Marquis.
This win allowed the Laval team to take the series 4–2.
In this sixth matchup, both teams were tied until midway through the third period. It was Anthony DeLuca, the Pétroliers’ leading scorer in the regular season, who put his team ahead with just under 12 minutes left in the game.
Carmine-Anthony Pagliarulo then stood strong in net, stopping 21 of the 22 shots he faced throughout the game. Defenseman Yann Sauvé sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.
A highly anticipated final
The Pétroliers will now face the Saint-Hyacinthe Bataillon in the championship series. The South Shore team defeated the Thetford Assurancia in five games in the other semifinal.
This is the expected final in the LNAH, as both teams finished at the top of the regular-season standings. Laval posted a 25-11-0 record, while Saint-Hyacinthe recorded a 19-12-5 mark.
Pierre Pelletier’s squad also went 4-1-0 against their upcoming rivals during the regular season.
For now, the full finals schedule has not yet been released. However, the Laval organization has announced that the first home game will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Colisée de Laval.
Regrettable incidents
Meanwhile, LNAH officials issued a statement following incidents that occurred during Game 5 of the series between the Pétroliers and the Marquis at the Colisée de Laval.
During that game, a fan notably threw beers toward Jonquière players and displayed inappropriate behavior.
“The LNAH wishes to be clear: it does not in any way condone the actions that took place during this game,” the league wrote. “[…] The safety of players, coaches, officials, and spectators remains an absolute priority for the league.”
It was stated that “immediate measures” were taken following these events, including “strict disciplinary actions agreed upon in collaboration with the Laval Pétroliers organization to strengthen security protocols and prevent any similar situation in the future.”
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