(Brossard) The Montreal Canadiens have traded goaltender Cayden Primeau and defender Corey Schueneman to the Laval Rocket.
The team announced this decision before its practice session at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard on Friday.
In three games with the Canadiens, Primeau is 0-2 with a 3.46 goals-against average and .852 save percentage.
As for Schueneman, he collected one assist in six outings with the Habs.
The Rocket are embroiled in an ongoing battle with the Cleveland Monsters for a playoff spot in the American League North. However, the two teams have an appointment tonight at Place Bell.
Currently, the Rocket sit fifth and last in the playoffs in the North Division with a record of 29-28-10 for a total of 68 points, one more than the Monsters (30-29-7 ), which however have a match in the bank.
The Canadiens will play their next game on Saturday against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.