A major shake-up has taken place recently with the Lions de Trois-Rivières.
It’s fair to say that the Quebec-born netminder did not find the success that was hoped for with the Montreal Canadiens’ affiliate.
Let’s be honest, with a 1–6–1 record and a .824 save percentage, management had to act to shake things up.
Hunter Jones was assigned to the Lions yesterday morning to stabilize the situation in goal.
Last night, all the discussions revolved around this changing of the guard.
The team’s quick turnaround depends on strong efficiency between the pipes, something Jones has already proven in the past in the Mauricie.
The new goaltender arrives with steady execution and dominant statistics this season in the ECHL.
Let’s admit it, his 2.14 goals-against average and two shutouts bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to the group.
In Trois-Rivières, there is hope that this move will help avoid any defensive breakdowns in the upcoming games.
The objective is clear: get back to winning in order to secure a playoff spot.
“The Trois-Rivières Lions announced today the release of goaltender Vincent Duplessis.”
– Trois-Rivieres Lions
A risky or necessary gamble for the Lions?
The departure of Duplessis, a local product, always tugs at the heartstrings of local fans. But in professional hockey, production is what matters, and the results simply were not there.
The arrival of Jones, a 6-foot-5 giant, should help calm things down in the defensive zone.
His smooth transition between Laval and the Mauricie will be closely watched starting with his first official start at the Colisée Vidéotron.
Now, the hope is that this goaltending change will be the spark that reignites the fire for the Lions.
The playoff race allows no margin for error, and every point collected in the month of February will be crucial.
The coming weeks will tell whether Hunter Jones can carry the team on his broad shoulders.
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