The Rouen Dragons return to league play sunday, november 30th, hosting a surging Bordeaux Aquitaine team at the Nathalie-Péchalat ice rink. Following a hard-fought qualification for the Synerglace Ligue Magnus quarterfinals, Rouen will look to maintain thier winning form against a Bordeaux squad that has dramatically reversed their early-season struggles, winning eight consecutive games.The matchup presents a key test for both teams as they navigate the competitive landscape ahead of international play and the playoffs.
The Rouen Dragons will host the Bordeaux Aquitaine on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Île Lacroix arena, looking to build on their recent momentum in the Synerglace Ligue Magnus.
Rouen has navigated a few tight contests recently against Chamonix and Amiens, but ultimately emerged victorious, a trend supporters have come to expect.
However, those close calls have prompted Head Coach Mallette to focus specifically on defensive structure and puck possession in tight spaces, aiming to eliminate costly errors that could jeopardize valuable points in the standings.
Coming off a hard-fought qualification for the quarterfinals against Anglet – who surprisingly started young goaltender Fleuret in the decisive match – Rouen now turns its attention back to league play with Bordeaux’s visit.
The Dragons will need to be prepared for a significant challenge from the Aquitains, who represent a step up in competition from their recent opponents.
Bordeaux, after a disastrous start to the season that left them anchored to the bottom of the league table, has dramatically turned things around, winning eight consecutive games. This streak matches the current best in the league, held by Angers.
That impressive run has completely erased memories of their early-season struggles, as the Aquitains are now taking down opponents one after another.
As of this article’s publication, Bordeaux is scheduled to play at Angers on Friday, while Rouen will travel to Marseille.
Angers, fresh off a loss to Chamonix – only their second defeat of the season – is unlikely to show any leniency towards Bordeaux, while the Rouen team will need to recover from their lengthy trip to the PACA region.
Another key question surrounds the availability of French international goaltender Quentin Papillon. Coach Dimet will need to decide whether to give him playing time or rest him ahead of his upcoming commitment to the French national team for preparations for the Milan Olympics.
The answer will be revealed on Sunday on the ice in Normandy!
Informations pratiques
Rouen-Bordeaux
Day 21 of Synerglace Ligue Magnus
Sunday, November 30, 2025
At 4:00 PM, at the Nathalie-Péchalat ice rink
Tickets start at €23.95
Tickets are available on the RHE 76 website
Photo : Stéphane Heude
