Played on Mar 29, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Centre Georges Vezina
General Game Notes: For over two and a half periods, this game was a defensive battle, with both teams locked in a standoff, waiting to see who would break first. Chicoutimi finally broke the deadlock, striking twice in less than a minute to seize momentum and take control of the game. Their quick burst of offense proved to be the turning point, completely shifting the tone and leaving their opponents struggling to respond.
Josh Fleming (G, L, 6’2″, 177, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, 11/10/2004, Penn State)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Fleming has great size for a goalie, which allows him to square up to pucks and cover a lot of net when forwards are rushing at him. He moves with intent in the crease, and although he is not the most athletic goalie he can make the desperation saves playoff goaltenders need to make. Sometimes tonight he was just be off and this past tonight he let that inconsistency go on for far too long which broke to ultimately allowing the game winning goal. He needed his team to step up and score a goal as he kept them alive for most of the game. Needs to do a better job at getting out of his goal and play the puck, too many times he would let the puck rim around and let the other team set up.
Emile Perron (D, L, 6’0″, 174, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, 04/10/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Perron is a natural puck moving defenseman. He is a bit undersized, but he boasts great mobility and above average skating. He was able to show tonight that he makes the back end better with zone exits as well as zone entries, and is a true asset in transition. Perron has a good point shot and can be a triggerman as well as a facilitator on the power play. Defensively, his lack of size is an issue but he reads the play well in his own end and has good enough skating to be able to interrupt passing lanes and burst to loose pucks. He is not a huge plus in his own end, but he can handle himself with an active stick and ability to win races to loose pucks.
Maddex Marmulak (C, R, 5’11”, 157, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, 08/31/2007, Cornell)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Marmulak was able to show tonight that he reads and reacts to the play on the ice at a high level, and some of his plays made it seem like he was one of the smarter players on the ice. This allows him to pair his brain with his offensive tools, which is what makes him a solid scoring chance creator. Marmulak is a true play driver either as a winger or a center, and can carry a lines offense and set up complementary scoring wingers. He can also be a strong defensive center, using his above average size and defensive IQ to shut down opponents. He leads wit his stick and goes through bodies that does not take him out of the play, he eliminates to create separation from the puck rather than to take the player out.
Raphael Precourt (G, R, 5’11”, 200, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 07/25/2006)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Precourt is not small by any means but lacks elite size, and as a result has to rely on his vision and athleticism to make saves. Thankfully, he has good command of the intricacies of goaltending technique, and moves very well in the crease. He makes the most out of his average size by squaring up to pucks well and making himself look big, and as a result his lack of size is less of a problem. He was able to show tonight that he is a goalie who will, most nights, be a steady, dependable force in the back end, though he is sometimes prone to leaving a juicy rebound right at his feet. Tonight he was able to post a shutout because of his second effort and find those loose pucks that he would leave sitting out.
Julien Wasmer (D, L, 6’2″, 202, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 08/06/2005, Maine)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Wasmer was able to show tonight that he is a big, durable, steady two way defenseman. His size allows him to be a factor in the tough areas of the ice, and he can make his presence felt in front of the net and in the corners. He is great at rattling off a big hit and establishing possession for his team in the defensive zone. Offensively, Wasmer is a capable, but limited contributor. His size allows him to seal the boards well, and his strength gives him a hard shot from the point, but he rarely creates scoring chances from it. He is a decent skater, and as a result can be a capable puck mover, but tonight, his game as way more noticeable in his own end. Where he was at his best, was taking the rush, using his size to seal off space from a loose puck so he could start a break out.
Emile Duquet (LW, L, 5’9″, 170, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 02/02/2005)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Duquet was able to show tonight that he is an asset defensively, using his energy and physicality to muscle his way to pucks. He can kill penalties on a second unit and rile up his opponents, getting under their skin and forcing mistakes. He is a truly valuable all around, shoot first winger that creates momentum with how hard he plays. In the absence of any high end offensive skill or even average skating abilities to be able to be a puck mover, Duquet has relied on his willingness to throw the body around to be effective. He does a enough skill to make moves off the rush but where his game excels is being first on the puck and getting it to his teammates.
Connor Haynes (C, L, 6’2″, 195, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 10/15/2005)
Game Rating
B
Connor Haynes is a skilled forward who excels in a physical, hard-hitting style of hockey. He demonstrates strong defensive instincts and reliable decision-making under pressure, often opting for simple plays rather than complex ones. His precision passing, great hands, and slick puckhandling skills make him a threat on offense. With a sharp and accurate shot, Haynes is a constant scoring possibility. He also showcases impressive agility, elusive movements, and stickhandling abilities, making him a formidable opponent in one-on-one situations. A strong commitment to defensive play is evident in his backchecking and turnover contributions. Developing his faceoff skills would further enhance his game.
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Comments: Haynes is a big, fiery winger who excels in the tough areas of the ice. He was able to show tonight that he is a beast in front of the net, using his strength and motor to power his way through the crease and power rebounds past the goalie. He is also an impact player from the hashmarks, unleashing his lethal shot that usually creates rebounds for his teammates or for himself, an area he excels at. His boots could use some work, as his foot speed makes it hard for him to keep up with the smaller more agile players. This sounds worse than it is but Haynes and can be a huge asset in a dump and chase system that requires forwards to dig for pucks once the puck is dumped in. He applies pressure well and wants to be first on body, he creates momentum well this way.
Emmanuel Vermette (LW, L, 6’1″, 200, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 05/11/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Vermette played a great game tonight and is one of the more skilled players on the ice but just could not get on the score sheet. He was able to show that he is comfortable enough as an offensive engine thanks to his puck skills, playmaking instincts, and puck possession abilities. He can capably drive play for a top line and elevate shot first teammates with his passing. His skating is not at an elite level, and that results in him being more valuable on the power play where he does not have to have great skating to create chances with the puck. Defensively, Vermette is also quite strong, with the ability to match up with high end offensive players in a shutdown role.
Loic Usereau (D, L, 6’0″, 178, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 12/31/2004, Maine)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Usereau was able to show tonight that he is a dynamic puck mover, with strong skating and great size, allowing him to be an expert at zone entries. Burns has a rocket of a shot and does a good job at getting it through from the point. He can quarterback a power play and be the offensive engine with which a top lines offense flows through, despite him being a defenseman. Defensively, Usereau is not nearly as strong. He has the size and intelligence to make an impact, but his unyielding aggressiveness with the puck causes him to be quite mistake prone. He turns over the puck at a high volume and can sometimes be too eager to abandon his defensive duties to join the rush.
Emile Guite (LW, L, 6’1″, 177, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, 05/31/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Guite was able to show tonight that he has the size, strength, and work ethic to be a real defensive player, and he flashed that at times tonight. He can still be caught out of position or outmuscled for pucks, but he has all the makings of an impact defensive forward within him. Offensively, he needs to get stronger on the puck to be able to produce scoring chances more consistently. His skating is not at the level where it alone would allow him to create chances, so he needs to find a way to grit and grind his way to the space with the puck he needs to create plays. Scored a nice goal and important goal that ended up being the game winner but used his size to create and obtain space.
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