Played on Nov 16, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Arena Glencore
General Game Notes: Strong team defense and standout goaltending defined this 1–0 game tonight. Both sides were disciplined and organized in their own end, and that carried over to special teams, despite seven total power plays, neither team was able to convert. The lone goal came back in the first period, and from that point on, it was a full game commitment to structure and defensive detail that kept the score from moving.
Lucas Beckman (G, L, 6’2″, 182, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 08/23/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Beckman clearly saw the puck well tonight posting a shutout on thirty four recorded shots on net. His athletic ability to get from post to post is quick and efficient. He was able to get a lot of help in front of him from his defenseman clearing lanes so he could see the puck to them clearing the puck out of the crease preventing second chances. Still, Beckman was his teams best penalty killer.
Zachary Hachey (D, L, 6’3″, 206, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 03/08/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Zachary Hachey is a dominant force in the crease, utilizing his size and mobility to make himself a challenging player to score against. He stays patient at his net, waiting for loose pucks to become available, before explosively jumping on them. This allows him to intercept passes and shut down opponents’ scoring attempts. Hachey’s physical attributes enable him to take long strides that force opponents back and create regrouping opportunities. At the net front, he excels at boxing out smaller players and denies opposition attempts to feed the puck there. To maximize his impact, he needs to apply a similar defensive mentality along the boards, where turnovers are often caused by smaller opponents getting their sticks in his space.
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Comments: Hachey offers very little offensively, and he does not have the top end speed or mobility to drive play in transition. He is not an overly skill based defenseman by any means, but he brings value in his own zone through his competitiveness and how hard he is on pucks. His willingness to battle for pucks, win net front contests, and play physically makes him a reliable defensive presence despite his limitations with the puck.
Aiden Kirkwood (LW, L, 5’9″, 161, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 03/18/2008, Cornell)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Kirkwood handles the puck fine when skating with the puck, but it is his puck skills and possession game along the wall that really make his game effective. He is more elusive than expected upon first glance at his skating and handing skill. Then he is put into a situation that does not look like he can get out of, and finds a way through. With that being said, he does get bumped out of position too often.
Mattias Gilbert (D, R, 6’5″, 219, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 01/31/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: As an offensive defenseman Gibert does a good job at being a puck mover and a pace pusher. He wants to wheel the net all the time and when he is successful, he makes it hard for the other teams forecheck to get established. He goes rogue often though leaving himself out to dry alone with the puck while the other four guys are in structure. One of the better parts of his game is how well he get can lateral and be mobile along the blue line.
Kyle Powers (C, L, 6’1″, 191, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 02/17/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Powers does a good job at the face off circle and battles that extra second to win pucks back to his defenseman. He is not he biggest player on the ice but has the skill to beat players one on one. When he uses his creativity off the rush, he can be unpredictable with where he wants to go, which is one of the better qualities in his game. He does not have the grit some of his counterparts have, shying away from 50/50 pucks along the wall and stopping up before the red line to avoid hits. Not always a bad thing but does not invite the contact.
Jacopo De Luca (RW, L, 6’0″, 177, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 05/27/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: His size is what he uses to create most of his offense, as he is difficult to knock off of the puck and he is an asset in front of the net screening the goalie, if he finds himself down there which he does more often that he probably should. Almost every loose puck, even he was not already first on, he would win the body position to then become first. Gettin the puck low to high and getting a shot on the net for a tip or rebound at the crease is where DeLucas games was at its best tonight.
Gleb Semyonov (F, R, 6’3″, 195, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, 02/17/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Semenov was the lone scorer in tonights game. He was able to find the back of the net early on a breakaway attempt that he used his size and quick shot to beat the goalie. He has a quick couple steps for a big man that makes it hard for smaller defenseman to read their gap. If he gets a step, with the size he has, he is a force off the rush. In small areas he can be prone to good defenseman stick play with his stationary play but does have the size to win battles. A lot of his game depends on if he wants to move his feet or not and when he does, he is able to take his game to another level.
Samuel Meloche (G, L, 6’2″, 194, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 07/22/2007, Northeastern)
Game Rating
A-
Meloche demonstrated impressive physical abilities as a goalie, leveraging his height and mobility to effectively cover the crease. His ability to transition quickly from one side of the net to the other allowed him to shut down wraps and make notable saves.
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Comments: Meloche lost the game tonight but played equally as strong as his counterpart who earned the shut out. Meloche does a good job at getting out of his net to stop rims and to slow down the game. He is not afraid to play the puck to his defensemen to control the flow of the other teams forecheck. He will challenge shooters on odd man rushes and make it hard to pick corners. This takes him out of the play a little at times but he does have the push strength to recover.
Antoine St-Laurent (D, L, 5’10”, 177, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 11/30/2007)
Game Rating
A-
St-Laurent’s defensive prowess lies in his ability to disrupt opponents’ movements, forcing them to the perimeter with his physicality and aggression. He also shows promise in defending the net front, where he can be relied upon to make a strong impact. On offense, St-Laurent excels with his agility, which allows him to create space and time to release accurate shots. His wrist shot is a notable asset, and he often positions himself to receive passes from teammates.
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Comments: St-Laurent is a mobile puck moving defenseman. He is a great skater, and is really good at moving the puck up the ice. He has the potential, due to his skill, to create some type of chance every time he has the puck in the offensive zone. He was able to show composure and ability to be responsible in his own end with small puck plays out of the zone rather than turning it over through the middle. Usually skilled guys want to make the home run play with a stretch pass but understood base hits are equally effective.
Samuel Beauchemin (LW, L, 5’11”, 161, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 07/16/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Beauchemin is a smart two way forward who uses his good instincts and strong shot to overcome his mediocre skating to create offense. His speed is above-average, but it takes time for him to reach that speed and his burst and edge work do not make up for it. He is a very shifty player make the best part of his game in small areas where he can make larger defenseman miss. As one of the teams point leaders, Beauchemin is able to create space when little space is given to him, usually through deception.
Thomas Verdon (C, L, 6’0″, 188, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 07/07/2005)
Game Rating
B
Verdon is a dynamic force on the ice, showcasing his skillset through impressive playmaking and scoring abilities. His ability to create opportunities for himself and his teammates is evident in his aggressive approach, which involves consistently seeking out possession and driving towards the net. Verdon’s size and strength also allow him to compete for space along the boards, where he can use his physicality to gain an advantage. His confidence at the net front is notable, as seen in a particularly impressive goal that showcased his hand-eye coordination and determination.
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Comments: Verdon is a smooth skater and smooth with the puck. At times, he looks for the highlight reel play when a five foot pass is the next best option. He has that extra stick handle in his bag given his skill set but not always needed, because of this, he was higher risk than reward tonight. He can make some slower footed defenseman look silly but needs to find more consistent ways to stay strong on the puck.
William Vezina (C, R, 6’4″, 203, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 06/06/2007)
Game Rating
B-
Vézina’s playing style is characterized by his physical presence on the ice. He possesses good size and strength, which enables him to engage in battles along the boards and in front of the net for possession. While he excels at winning puck battles, there are instances where his tendency to prioritize physicality over puck possession leads to missed opportunities. In his defensive role, Vézina is a reliable asset due to his willingness to take on tough assignments and cover a range of responsibilities. His ability to handle defensive duties and absorb contact from other players makes him a valuable contributor to his team’s defense.
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Comments: Vezina was able to show that he is a defensively reliable forward with some offensive risk to his game. His skating is solid, with good top end speed, though nothing that he will out skate someone to a 50/50 puck. Rather than relying on physicality, he leans on smart instincts and strong positional play, using an active and well timed stick to disrupt chances and shut down plays in his own end.
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