Former Jets assistant coach and Moose head coach Pascal Vincent hired by Laval Rocket

Less than a month ago the Blue Jackets let former Jets assistant and Moose head coach Pascal Vincent go after just one year as the bench boss in Columbus. He took over in difficult circumstances after the team parted ways with Mike Babcock in September which was just before the 2023-24 season got underway.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Vincent, who is from Laval and got his start both as a player and coach in the QMJHL in his home province, was often mentioned as a possible candidate to lead the farm club of Montreal.

Today that is a reality as the Laval Rocket announced that he would be the new head coach of his hometown team.

If Moose fans are wondering when they might see Vincent with his new team it will be as follows:

In Laval on February 19th and 21st and then in Manitoba on April 1st and 2nd.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

Recent Posts

Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.

2 hours ago

Neal Pionk takes next step at Winnipeg Jets morning skate, weekend return possible

He's closing in on his first game since January 13th.

3 hours ago

First media availability with Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij after first skate with the Moose

The 2024 2nd rounder is in Winnipeg where he'll spend the rest of the season…

4 hours ago

Game 68: Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins pre-game report

A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.

7 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Mar 19, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

10 hours ago