Rob LaLonde signs with Milenio Logroño in Spain
Rob LaLonde signs with Milenio Logroño in Spain
Former Merrimack defenseman Rob LaLonde signed to play the upcoming season in Spain for Milenio Logroño Panthers.
The team is based in Logroño, Spain, and plays in the Liga Nacional Hockey Hielo - Loterias. LaLonde is scheduled to begin the season in Spain on Sept. 25.
LaLonde was part of Peru All-Pacas this past summer and won the Copa Fin Del Mundo championship in Argentina.
LaLonde played at Merrimack from 2002-06. After graduating he played for the Lowell Lock Monsters (AHL) and Binghamton Senators (AHL) as well as four seasons with the Reading Royals (ECHL). LaLonde also suited up in the AHL for the Iowa Chops, Syracuse Crunch, and Toronto Marlies.
Originally from Williamsville, N.Y., LaLonde also played for Puerto Rico at the Latam Cup in 2022, winning a silver.
LaLonde is the Founder and owner of Buttendz, a company that produces hockey stick grips. Their client list includes Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators), Akil Thomas (L.A. Kings), Peter Mrazek (Chicago Blackhawks) Alex Pietrangelo (Vegas Golden Knights), Adin Hill (Vegas Golden Knights), Mikael Backlund (Calgary Flames) and former BU goalie Drew Commesso (Chicago Blackhawks).