Played on Jan 31, 2026
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Arena Glencore
General Game Notes: This was a low scoring game and quite the opposite from what the QMJHL provides. But finally, on the power play, the Huskies were able to find the only goal of the game. One of the more shocking parts about this game is that there were eleven power plays combined between both teams and only one goal to show for it.
Finn Moffett (G, L, 6’3″, 177, Gatineau Olympiques, 02/06/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Moffett did all he could to give his team a win, and besides being just short of perfect, the one goal that was able to find its way back into the net was a difference maker in tonight’s game. With that being said, he was his team’s best player, having to cover a handful of power plays, which made him one of the better penalty killers in the game tonight. What made him hard to beat tonight was how quick he reacted to chaos in front of his net. He was hard to beat on his second chance attempt.
Jeremie Dumas (D, L, 6’3″, 203, Gatineau Olympiques, 03/09/2005)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Dumas-Larouche is his teams offensive defenseman, but what makes him unique is that he is one of the bigger defensemen on the ice. His offense comes from getting shots on net and joining as a late wave. When he is able to step into a shot, he has one of the more powerful shots in the game. His big frame provides defensive quality where he can be mean in front of his net and along the wall. One of the better plays during his game tonight was taking rushes with pace and directing guys into the boards, eliminating them from the play. He skates well, both forwards and backwards, providing a decent game at both ends of the ice.
Nicolas Petrut (C, R, 5’9″, 162, Gatineau Olympiques, 12/14/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Petrut is one of the smaller players on the ice, but he goes to work every time he touches the ice. When he gets in on the forcheck, he looks to create turnovers with little stick lifts or simply just being first on the puck. Then he uses his skill and his speed with the puck to open the ice up. A couple times tonight, he got lost at the net front, where he likes to make a ton of moves and then find a pass where he can just shoot the puck, but that is the type of player he is, pass first and pass second option. At times, and tonight where his team needed a goal, this is more of a downfall of his game.
Simon-Xavier Cyr (C, L, 6’2″, 196, Gatineau Olympiques, 03/11/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Cyr is one of those players that has a ton of tools in his tool bag. He has the size, speed, and skill to dominate a shift, but tonight was inconsistent with those shifts. There were shifts where he was able to use his big frame to get to quality scoring areas, but then on the breakout, turn the puck over, throwing it through the middle. Two very polar opposite types of plays, and that was his game tonight really just the inconsistency of it. If you took away some of the obvious turnovers, here is a two way ceiling, that is impressive.
Alexandre Raymond (G, L, 6’4″, 202, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 11/13/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: With a shutout on the night, Raymond saw the puck well and, having to battle five different power plays, he was the best penalty killer on the team. He is one of the bigger goalies that seems to have the most mobility of a smaller goalie. He was able to get cross crease fluidly and stay square to the puck. When he steps out of his crease and cuts the angles down to shooters, his big size makes it hard for the other player to find net.
Jacob Hamel (D, L, 5’11”, 177, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 10/08/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Hamel plays more of a support role out there and does a good job at supporting underneath when his partner looks to jump into the play. He is at his best when his feet are moving, as well as when he decides to move the puck to the first available option. Where he struggles is when the pace is being pushed on him and quicker, more agile forwards are testing him in tight spaces. He tends to get lost among the chaos, preventing him from staying tight to his opponent.
Axel Dufresne (D, R, 6’0″, 186, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 05/10/2005)
Game Rating
B+
Axel Dufresne’s performance showcased a balanced skill set that demonstrates his potential as a versatile defenseman. He excels at creating scoring chances through his shooting lanes, often using clever fakes to find open paths for the puck. His quick mobility and vision allow him to make effective plays in transition, while his skating enables him to create opportunities from the neutral zone. Dufresne’s ability to read the game and anticipate plays is evident in his two assists on the night. He also displays reliable puck-movement skills, utilizing his agility to outmaneuver opponents and gain possession of loose pucks. While he has a good understanding of how to use his body to check shoulders, there is room for improvement in adding physicality to his game.
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Comments: Dufresne would maybe be labeled more as an offensive defenseman, but tonight this game was way more two way. He moves the puck well and on the point, as the quarterback, is a pass first and pass second type of player. Where his game goes under appreciated is in his own end, where he is able to use his size and active stick to create a turnover and transition hockey with the puck going the other way. He reads rushes well against him, able to move laterally efficiently to stop kicked out passes from getting on net.
Niko El Khouri (LW, L, 5’10”, 176, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 05/07/2008)
Game Rating
A-
El Khouri’s game-winning goal showcased his ability to work tirelessly in front of the net, using his quick movements and agility to evade coverage. He effectively utilized his smaller stature to his advantage, keeping opponents at bay with his speed and footwork. El Khouri also demonstrated a solid defensive stick, allowing him to intercept passes and disrupt scoring chances.
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Comments: El Khouri with the only goal in the game and on the power play in the middle of the second period, which obviously ended up being the game winning goal. The winger set up almost as a flanker on the power play and had time and space to attack downhill, where he was able to pick his shot and beat the goalie six-wall under the glove. His ability to step into space quickly takes defenders off guard, not to mention his quick release is a reason why he was able to beat the goalie so clean.
Benjamin Brunelle (LW, L, 6’4″, 196, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 06/07/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Brunelle is hard to move, and he showed this by extending his puck possession under contact. Opponents like to play the body on him, and he seems to like it as well, because for the most part he is able to hold on to the puck and embrace the physical side of the game. When he is able to dip his shoulder or get any type of pace off the rush, he is a hard man to match to the net. Defensively, he is not afraid to throw an open ice hit, but where he is at his best is when he can smush guys along the wall, eliminating them from the play.
Thomas Verdon (C, L, 6’0″, 188, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 07/07/2005, Bowling Green)
Game Rating
A-
Verdon is a skilled player with a smooth skating ability and decent stick handling skills. While he has the potential to create highlight reel plays, there are instances where he prioritizes flashy moves over more practical options. He can use his size and speed to outmaneuver defenders, making him a threat in front of the net. Verdon’s goal-scoring ability is a notable aspect of his game. He possesses impressive hand-eye coordination and a competitive drive that allows him to capitalize on rebound chances. When in possession, he tends to maintain a high pace, using his speed and size to extend his time with the puck and create space for himself.
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Comments: Verdon is an all around player and one of the more skilled players on the ice tonight. His ability to play in all three zones of the ice makes him a threat every time he has the puck on his stick. He has that ability to explode out of a stand still and beat most players one on one. Defensively, he closes pretty quickly, making him hard to play against in his own zone. Something about his game that goes under appreciated. At times tonight, it looked like his shut down defense comes from just simply wanting the puck back.
Samuel Rheault (LW, L, 6’0″, 177, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 10/21/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Rheault is a skilled player with the puck and knows what he wants to do for his next play when the puck is on the stick. One of the better shifts that he had tonight was when he was simply out working the other team, creating turnovers in the offensive zone and ultimately creating chances for his team. He won a couple of puck battles early in the game due to a relentless work ethic and this created momentum for his team.
Jayden Pominville (RW, R, 5’9″, 147, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, 11/02/2009)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Pominville has a ton of zip to his game and needs to because of a smaller size. He is able to get in behind the other teams defenseman with self-chips and taking guys wide because he knows he can out skate them. This works for the most part until a solid skating defenseman catches him, where he is easily taken out of the play. He is silky with the puck, able to manipulate small spaces with little sauce passes. Couple times tonight though, out kicked his coverage with skill, and turnovers happen, going the other way.
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