Played on Mar 6, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Centre Videotron
Scout: Ben Marshall
General Game Notes: The Eagles were able to end the game in overtime tonight of a nice shot directly off a rush just over a minute into extra time. With no scoring in the first period and a goal each in the second and third, both teams showed a commitment to defense with the unfortunate outcome of the Remparts blinking first.
Tomas Lavoie (D, R, 6’4″, 225, Cape Breton Eagles, 03/31/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Tomas Lavoie’s skating ability allows him to thrive in situations where he can utilize his mobility to escape pressure and join his teammates in transition. As one of the bigger players on the ice, he combines this with a surprising level of agility. Lavoie is most effective when joining rushes rather than taking the lead, as he can use his size and reach to create space while avoiding turnovers. While Lavoie sometimes struggles with puck handling or making impulsive decisions, his skating consistently saves him from losing position on the ice. His willingness to take calculated risks often pays off, outweighing the potential drawbacks of his game. As a defender, Lavoie excels at using his length to stay in the play without getting overmatched.
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Comments: Lavoie was one of the best players on the ice tonight, not only because of his impressive overtime winner but how well he dictates the pace of play and the decisions he makes with the puck. Off a mini rush where he was able to get the puck with time and space in the offensive zone, he beat the goalie clean from a bit of a distance to end the game. Lavoie has great skating mechanics that allow him to break down coverages first with his feet, but has no problem moving the puck as well. The two way defender was at his best tonight holding on to pucks allowing time and space to open up where he is dangerous to attack.
Cole Burbidge (C, L, 6’2″, 185, Cape Breton Eagles, 08/26/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Burbidge was able to show tonight that he is an intelligent two-way center, he is responsible defensively while also making an impact offensively with his speed, skill, and playmaking ability. Though not overly physical, he stays engaged in battles and has a solid shot. He has the size to be more physically dominant but plays a lot of his defense at the end of his stick. There is a time and place for this and no doubt has a great active stick. Another aspect he could clean up is keeping the puck closer to him. Couple times off the rush he got his puck poke checked at the blue line, worst place to have a turnover, but if he worked on keeping it tighter to his body, he would not have so many pucks poked off his stick.
Cam Squires (RW, R, 6’1″, 185, Cape Breton Eagles, 04/11/2005)
Game Rating
B+
Cam Squires displayed strong skills in several key areas during the game. His ability to capitalize on rebounds, such as the goal he scored early on, showcased his quick reaction time and positioning. In the offensive zone, Squires effectively utilizes a give-and-go strategy with his linemates to gain momentum, demonstrating good hockey sense. When on the rush, Squires is highly effective in identifying open teammates and delivering precise passes to them. His size allows him to maintain possession when first-line options are not available, showcasing his versatility. However, there is room for improvement in his approach to the net. While he can be lethal with a quick pass, he should also develop the ability to drive the net himself, using his size and strength to create scoring opportunities.
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Comments: Squires game for the most part stands out in the offensive zone, but not enough gets talked about in his own end. Especially from seasons past, his ownership in his own end has gotten drastically better. He was able to consistently shut down whoever he matches up against. Squires was able to show tonight that he can handle the toughest defensive assignments and his isolated impact numbers bear this out, measuring him as an incredibly valuable defensive stopper. No doubt, when he handles the puck in the offensive zone, he is a threat being able to turn on a dime and attack the net, but he was able to show more of a two way game tonight.
Angelo Fullarton (RW, L, 6’3″, 205, Cape Breton Eagles, 08/21/2005)
Game Rating
B
Angelo Fullarton’s playing style is characterized by his physical presence on the ice, allowing him to create scoring opportunities through sheer size and contact. He demonstrates an ability to generate shots from high-danger areas, particularly when contested by other players. While Fullarton’s defensive positioning can be inconsistent at times, he often plays a calm and composed game that allows him to maintain possession of the puck. However, his lack of awareness in his own zone can lead to difficulties in tracking opponents.
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Comments: Fullarton was able to show tonight that he is skilled with good size, strength, and aggression. He has a quick release and is not afraid to use it frequently. While not an elite skater, he becomes difficult to strip of the puck once he reaches full speed and is able to get his body around the play. He was at his best tonight when he was able to draw players in and keep possession. With his size, he needs to learn how to play under pressure and assess what is around him while smaller defenders are looking to strip the puck.
Joseph Henneberry (C, L, 6’2″, 194, Cape Breton Eagles, 12/20/2004)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: As the goal line player on the power play, Henneberry positioned himself right at the net after a shot from the point where he was able to bury home a rebound for the first goal of the game. Henneberry has a good combination of speed and size where he was able to show that he can be effective in small areas while also pushing the pace off the rush. Similar to his goal, he does not panic with the puck in small spaces, rather invites his opponents to him where he can then make plays around them. He showed his size by getting first to loose pucks, getting contact first on his opponent, to open up space for him to make a play.
Lewis Gendron (C, R, 5’7″, 161, Cape Breton Eagles, 10/23/2005)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Gendron was able to show tonight that he is a pass first player, and is able to process the game at a high level to put his teammates in the best position possible to score. He is a responsible defensive player, but is by no means a shutdown force, and his physicality makes him more of a lead with his stick type of player. Given he is one of the smaller players on the ice, it is hard for him to make contact but he is always in the fight. Throughout the entire game, Gendron was able to show consistently that he is a guy with a high motor, decent skating, and a gritty style.
Peter Valent (D, L, 6’1″, 190, Quebec Remparts, 12/07/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Valent scored a nice goal tonight from the point with a one timer shot that beat the goalie over the glove. Off a set face off play, the went lateral and Valent was able to show off the power he is able to put behind the shot. On a second look, the goalie had no chance with his release from the blue line. Valent plays more of two way role where he offense is going to come from point shots rather than rushes he creates from his own end. He can be dynamic, but this style of skating comes in his own end where he is looking to beat someone to break the puck out. Valent could be more physical at times in his own end instead of reaching with his stick to break plays up.
Maddox Dagenais (C, L, 6’3″, 190, Quebec Remparts, 03/27/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Dagenais was able to show tonight that when he uses his size, he has strong puck skills and a good offensive mind, and his smarts allow him to be in the right place and the right time with the puck. That intelligence carries over to his defense, where he is able to use that high hockey IQ and sound positioning skills to be an impact in his own zone. Multiple times tonight he would defend smaller players keeping up with their pace, but at a distance, using his stick. When he was able to get a step on them, he closed using his body, ultimately creating a turnover that led to fast pace transition hockey.
Charlie Morrison (D, L, 6’3″, 190, Quebec Remparts, 10/12/2007)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Marrison at times has flashes of offense, but was not a scoring defenseman, and he lacks the puck skills, offensive instincts, and skating ability to be a factor consistently in the offensive zone, thought he is younger than most on the ice. His below average skating also translates to his abilities in transition, where he is far from an asset. That being said, Morrison was able to show tonight that it is his defense that allows him to be effective on the ice. He uses his larger size to be physical and makes a smart first pass to start breakouts.
Nathan Quinn (C, R, 5’11”, 175, Quebec Remparts, 08/29/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Offensively, Quinn is a play driver with elite skating and puck skills and he knows where to be and what to do in the offensive zone, and that ability to be opportunistic paired with his intelligence still allows him to be a threat with the puck. Quinn was at his best tonight handling the puck using his agility to make defensemen reach, not allowing them to play the body. He was able to show tonight that he can see the ice well, keeping his head up while moving his feet, ultimately calculating what play he is going to look to make next.
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