Rainville to have bigger role this year

Coach Jim Roque says Rainville is by far his team's most creative offensive player. His scoring opportunities have been minimal in his first two years with the Lakers due to the team's system—specifically, the reluctance to attack offensively and forecheck aggressively. Granted, the LSSU offense won't look like an NHL All-Star Game, but Roque says he'll allow players such as Rainville greater freedom to pressure foes in their own end and create scoring chances.