Played on Feb 4, 2026
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Scotiabank Centre
General Game Notes: This game was pure offense, with twelve power plays and eleven total goals being scored, both teams showed that they were able to put the puck in the back of the net. It was the Regiment that found a way down the stretch in the third period with a dagger, forty seconds after the Mooseheads were able to bring the score within one. Then another goal with less than a minute to play to seal the deal.
Liam Kilfoil (C, L, 5’11”, 187, Halifax Mooseheads, 03/21/2007, Northeastern)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Real nice goal from Kilfoil on the power play, where he took advantage of the man down, found space, attacked down hill, and shot his shot from a bit of a distance, where he beat the goalie in the top part of the net. He saved the puck from going out of the zone right before his goal with a nice little maneuver where he collected the puck on his backhand. He has this type of mobility in his game where he is hard to get a hold of and is very elusive offensively. He shows he is able to hold down time and space, but tends to get bumped off the park a little too much offensively.
Connor MacPherson (RW, R, 6’1″, 183, Halifax Mooseheads, 03/02/2005)
Game Rating
A-
Connor MacPherson demonstrated skillful playmaking abilities, utilizing his vision and high-level passing skills to set up teammates consistently. His approach to playmaking involved strong puck control, patience, and deception, allowing him to create space on the ice without relying solely on speed. MacPherson’s ability to outmaneuver opponents through clever use of feints and timing is notable. His size provides an advantage in this regard, as he can often wait out opponents rather than engaging in a high-speed dash down the wing.
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Comments: MacPherson showed that he is a big and powerful forward who scored the opening goal of the night that directly matched his identity as a hockey player. After collecting a loose puck in the corner, he immediately took it to the front of the net where he was basically untouched either due to bad defensive play or the fact that he commands space in this area. After his first initial attempt did not go in, his teammate put another puck on net, where MacPherson did not hesitate the second time around and found the back of the net. This was a strong way to start off what was going to be a high scoring game.
Caylen Blake (LW, L, 6’0″, 177, Halifax Mooseheads, 02/02/2008)
Game Rating
B
Caylen Blake’s skills on the ice are centered around his ability to manipulate the puck with ease, showcasing a soft touch and impressive stickhandling abilities. His size and long reach give him an advantage in both offense and defense, allowing him to control pucks in tight spaces. While he tends to play a softer game, avoiding physical battles, Blake has the potential to add grit and engagement on the puck, potentially extending his time in the offensive zone.
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Comments: Does a good job at keeping the puck close to his body, drawing players in, and making plays around them. He is at his best on the perimeter, which means he tends to avoid conflict in the middle of the ice. Along the walls, he has a solid game due to being able to keep the puck in tight. He sees the ice well, and his two assists on the night were a good example of that. He utilizes his reach well and can beat smaller defensemen one on one because of that. He often relies on his individual skills to create offense.
Samuel Rousseau (LW, L, 5’11”, 193, Halifax Mooseheads, 06/08/2005, Long Island University)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Rousseau scored a nice goal, getting a backside seam pass off the rush where he was able to handle the puck a bit out of his wheel house. He had some pace off the rush, which made this goal even more impressive. He did not one time it, but his catch and release was quick enough to find a spot from the sliding goalie and end up in the back of the net. Rousseaus best game is combined with size and skill, making him a solid two way forward who battles at both ends of the ice. He works just as hard getting the puck out of his own zone as he does getting it into the other zone.
Malik L’Italien (D, L, 6’2″, 196, Halifax Mooseheads, 06/10/2009)
Game Rating
B
Malik L’Italien’s overall game is characterized by a strong work ethic and physical presence. He is willing to put his body on the line to secure pucks in front of the net or in tight spaces, showcasing his toughness and determination. While he may not be the most agile skater, L’Italen’s size and positioning often allow him to gain possession without needing to make quick moves.
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Comments: L’Italien maybe not known for the offense that he provides, but was able to chip in on the score sheet at a pretty crucial time, stepping into the low slot and off side one timing a puck into the back of the net. He showed a bit of an offensive presence, creeping low, maybe due to the score and the timing of the game, but nonetheless was in a good spot for it to squirt out on his blade. He is a big defender who moves well and is able to create pace with puck movement and his long stride. Not the quickest skater, east to west, but he will get involved in the play as a late man in the rush.
Justin Larose (LW, L, 5’9″, 178, Newfoundland Regiment, 04/26/2005, Michigan)
Game Rating
A
Justin Larose showcases impressive speed and agility when carrying the puck up the ice. He effectively uses this to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. His ability to make quick passes into tight spaces makes him a reliable playmaker. Larose’s skating skills are remarkable, allowing him to force opponents to chase after him. While he may not possess size to be a physical presence, he makes up for it with his speed and determination. He displays a strong work ethic by pursuing loose pucks and creating scoring chances. However, there is room for improvement in his decision-making when holding onto the puck, as sometimes prioritizing possession over scoring can lead to missed opportunities.
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Comments: Larose scored a great flanker style goal on the power play, where he was able to manipulate the defender in front of him, looking to block his shot, with a little toe drag release. He beat the goalie, going backside of the grain, just under his blocker and tied the game up. Larose is able to stickhandle is as fast as he does move his feet, making his mobility a threat to go anywhere when he has the puck. Combined with his speed, he was able to show tonight that he is a hard player to get a body on and one of the more dynamic players on the ice.
Tyson Goguen (C, R, 5’9″, 173, Newfoundland Regiment, 01/28/2007)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Goguens game is centered around speed and ability to push the pace every shift, pun not intended. He moves the puck well, and his two assists on the night were indicative of that. He is smaller in stature, so he relies on his speed to be effective offensively. His stick skills help as well, and he is not afraid to get to the front of the net, but he will get bumped off the puck from time to time. What he lacks in size, he makes up for be being elusive, slipping past defenders, getting ahead of the play, where he can dictate what happens next.
Marek Danicek (C, L, 5’11”, 166, Newfoundland Regiment, 09/05/2006)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Danicek scored a nice goal due to the work that he put in before it. As the other team was headed up the ice, he was able to strip the puck in the offensive zone and attack right off from it at the goalie. After a little forehand backhand move, his snap shot beat the goalie for a sneaky goal under the armpit. Bit of luck went into this goal as it got near the net, but Danicek has shown throughout the season and this game that getting his shot on net from a quality spot is selfless and as a reason he has twenty five on the season.
Will Reynolds (D, L, 6’3″, 196, Newfoundland Regiment, 08/11/2007)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Reynolds makes himself hard to play against, leading with body first and second. He just simply makes it tough for the other team to get to the front of the net. One of the better parts to his game is his ability to use the skating skill that he has to gap up on breakouts and rushes against, being tight to the play, then using his physical side to end it. He is not afraid to block a shot, making it even harder for the other teams perimeter players to get something through him. He has impressive potential if he added a little more offense to his game.
Dawson Sharkey (RW, R, 6’1″, 191, Newfoundland Regiment, 07/23/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Dawson Sharkey showcased a well-rounded skillset in his recent game. He excelled in controlling the play with the puck on his stick and making smart decisions to advance the team’s offense. Sharkey demonstrated ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, using his skating ability to move the puck up the ice effectively. He is also skilled at reaching his teammates with precise passes, creating space and allowing the puck to do the work. With confidence, Sharkey can make small areas plays that outmaneuver defenders.
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Comments: Sharkey ability to somehow go open is a skill that is hard to learn. At times, it seems like he appears out of nowhere with time and space with the puck. After he was left alone on a line rush against, Sharkey got the puck wide open in the slot, where he was able to pick his corner and beat the goalie low side of the net. This shot looks such like a goal scorers goal because he had way more time to release this puck, but he chose to get it away early, which caught the goalie off guard and beat him in a spot where he really had little net to work with.
Benjamin Veitch (C, L, 6’2″, 201, Newfoundland Regiment, 10/11/2009)
Game Rating
B
Veitch showed promise in his recent performance, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from his linemates to slot home a goal. While he may not be a prolific scorer, he demonstrated the ability to capitalize on scoring chances. His physical presence was notable, as he consistently established himself as a force in front of the net, providing a sense of security for his team. However, this presence came at a cost, as Veitch’s ruggedness sometimes slowed him down when in possession of the puck. Despite this limitation, he remains effective in his role and continues to make an impact on the game.
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Comments: Veitchs goal was another goal that was simply created from hard work, being a hard F1, and getting a rebound to your blade because of it. Veitch finished his check on the forecheck and eliminated his opponent, the puck got on net and squirted out front, where he was all alone, and with a little backhand touch, lifted it over the goalies glove for a pretty impressive goal. When he leads with physicality, good things tend to happen, and he likes to play this style of game. For not having the most offense in his game, this goal was impressively out of character.
Alexis Michaud (RW, R, 6’0″, 181, Newfoundland Regiment, 01/26/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Michaud showcases impressive speed, agility, and playmaking ability on the ice. His quickness allows him to separate from defenders, creating opportunities for himself and teammates. As a play driver, he consistently pushes the offense forward. While physical battles can be challenging due to his size, Michaud’s intelligence and speed help him stay in position. He excels at creating puck possession, making it difficult for opponents to knock him off the ball. His defensive awareness is strong, with regular scans of the zone to anticipate incoming threats. Michaud’s active stick effectively covers passing and shooting lanes, allowing him to defend his own end without giving up openings.
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Comments: Michaud scored in high school, just getting space at the top of the crease and his stick on a slap shot from the point where he was able to misdirect it in the back of the net. Before his goal though, the play started with him showing off a little skill, saucing a puck cross ice, finding the seam for an open one timer attempt. He has that type of confidence at the puck where it seems like the ice is bigger for him than it is for a lot of players. He skates fine but tends to drift around a lot, waiting for the play to come to him rather than using his feet to create pace.
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