Played on Mar 8, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Centre d’Excellence Sports Rousseau
Scout: Ben Marshall
General Game Notes: The game was tied heading into the third period when Blainville-Boisbriand struck just 30 seconds in, seeming to take control. However, with less than seven minutes remaining, Moncton erupted for four goals, securing a dramatic comeback victory.
Justin Carbonneau (RW, R, 6’1″, 195, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, 11/25/2006)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Carbonneau took advantage of a puck given right to him in a scoring area after a brutal turnover led to his goal. Forechecking in a good spot I guess, he was able to receive a pass from the other team and shoot the puck that the goalie clearly was not ready for and beat him over the shoulder. It was an impressive shot to say the least and a bit of a hockey IQ play for him to shoot this so quickly, this goal put his team up by one thirty seconds into the third period. As a shoot-first player, his overall production will be dependent on the quality of the passes his line mates are getting to him, which is not always the best measure of a good game, but when he does get the puck, his forty six goals on the year show that he can bury.
Matt Gosselin (C, R, 5’7″, 150, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, 02/14/2006)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Gosselin is pure speed. While on the penalty kill early in the game, he jumped on a bad pass made at the point, and not only was able to beat out the defenseman closest to the puck, but gain space on him while on his breakaway at the net. His first couple steps are so explosive that anyone not ready for that type of speed he usually leaves behind. He plays with this type of pace off the rush and breaking out of the zone making him hard to play against, and someone that needs to be acknowledged when on the ice.
Maddox Thisdelle (D, L, 6’4″, 215, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, 12/05/2007)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: The big man does not get a lot of offense but showed that he is able to see lanes and attack them with shots from the blue line. He made his life simple getting a lateral pass, noticed the traffic in front, and put something on net. After the puck pin balled a couple times, it ended it up in the back of the net. He was credited for the goal but looked like it could have bounced off someone else. He was able to get his team on the board first tonight but his game excels in his own end and taking transitions. He does a good job at first leading with stick but then using body if his stick does not connect.
Etienne Morin (D, L, 6’0″, 190, Moncton Wildcats, 03/09/2005)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: One of the best overall players on the ice tonight. Morin is a puck moving defensemna who showed that he is as much a part of the offense as any of the forwards. He was at his best tonight creating, he can create a rush with his feet by dishing and joining or skating the puck himself. At the blue line, his creativity combined with how well he gets lateral makes him a threat any time he touches the puck. He skates well with agility and composure but could improve his defensive game. Lacks some size, which can be a limitation defensively. He reaches too much but these are aspects to his game that can be worked out.
Markus Vidicek (C, L, 5’10”, 175, Moncton Wildcats, 03/21/2004, Quinnipiac)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Vidicek was able to show tonight that he is an insanely skilled offensive weapon with strong skating, puck skills, and a lethal shot. He showed the ability to sustain a ridiculously high shooting percentage given that he will attack the net with a sliver of ice that is given to him. Despite how immensely talented he may be on the offensive side of the puck, his defensive talent is not nearly as strong. His lack of size is an issue, and he simply cannot win battles for pucks consistently enough to be anything but a liability defensively.
Maxime Cote (C, L, 5’11”, 170, Moncton Wildcats, 05/12/2005)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Cote scored an important goal in the third period putting his team up by two late in the game. As a shot came from the point, Cote was able to show his hand eye coordination and get a tip on a nicely placed shot. He uses his speed and smarts to overcome his lack of size, and he is adept at reading the defensive coverage and where to exploit it. He has a ton of risk to his game as he wants to play at the end of his stick, meaning that he wants to be fancy when being fancy is not needed. He does have the stick handling to do so, but being smart with the puck is equally as important.
Natan Grenier (D, R, 5’11”, 180, Moncton Wildcats, 04/20/2005)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Grenier was able to show that he does have the ability to orchestrate his team’s offense with deception, poise, and exceptional puck distribution. His game is built on creative offensive patterns, using fakes before passing, initiating give and go plays, and driving down the wall in the offensive zone to create scoring opportunities. He aggressively attacks open space, enhances his shooting angles, and maintains impressive composure with the puck. His game has risk and we were able to see that risk with a couple back checks that he needed to make because of his poor puck management.
Adam Fortier-Gendron (D, L, 5’10”, 203, Moncton Wildcats, 01/21/2006)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Fortier-Gendron was able to show tonight that he is not the biggest player, but he has a physical touch and is strong enough to make a positive impact in the corners in his own zone. He is not an overpowering defensive presence, but he can hold his own in his own end. The same can be said about his offense, he will not dazzle you with offense like his counterpart but will break the puck out clean, taking a hit in the process. A lot of the time he seems to be out there to make sure the puck gets to his defensive partner.
Loke Johansson (D, L, 6’3″, 209, Moncton Wildcats, 12/14/2005)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Johansson was able to get the first insurance goal, an empty netter, that sealed the deal in tonight’s game. The best part of Johassons game is how well he plays the role of the utility player, he does a lot of things well, but just not one things great. He was able to show tonight that he can help out a power play, move the puck, and score at a high level for a defenseman, but it also completely undersells his defensive ability. Johansson is a strong defensive defenseman who can kill penalties and anchor a defensive pairing at the same time. He is an imposing physical threat with the ability to rattle off big hits and go toe-to-toe with anyone in the corner in small areas.
Juraj Pekarcik (LW, L, 6’1″, 200, Moncton Wildcats, 09/12/2005)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Scored a nice goal of an even nicer feed from his teammate leaving his back door wrister wide open at the net. After a bit of a broken play, Pekarcik drifted back door looking for a one timer, after the pass he received was so well timed, he opted to take a wrist shot due to the net being so wide open. An important game tying goal at the time. Another aspect about his game is that his size is not talked about enough and how well he uses it. He is not the biggest but can play bigger than he is. Pekarcik was able to show that he ca be a physical force who uses his size and strength to win puck battles and protect the puck extending his possession and allowing plays to develop.
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