Played on Mar 27, 2026
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Centre Marcel Dionne
General Game Notes: Val d’Or Foreurs started the game ready to go. Scoring three goals in the first and three goals in the second. They capitalized on their chances that were given to them early on in the game. Despite being outshot in every period, the Val d’Or Foreurs did a good job at creating higher-quality scoring chances.
Marc-Olivier Beaudry (D, L, 6’0″, 188, Drummondville Voltigeurs, 07/06/2005)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Beaudry I was able to show tonight that his value is driven largely by his reads and instincts. This is especially evident in transition, where he shows a clear intent to maintain control and move the puck effectively, even under pressure. He leans on his passing ability to escape trouble, quickly distributing the puck and evading forecheckers by slipping passes through or around them with precision. He has solid size but does not use it as much as he should.
Maxime-Olivier Drolet (LW, L, 5’11”, 183, Drummondville Voltigeurs, 07/19/2006)
Game Rating
B
Drolet demonstrated a well-rounded skill set that allowed him to contribute significantly to his team’s offense. His ability to win space in the net front and at the faceoff dot was impressive, showcasing his size, compete level, and puck possession skills. He effectively used his body positioning to shield defenders and create breakouts, giving himself time to make plays to the middle. Drolet’s shooting accuracy was evident, particularly on a highlight-reel goal from the high slot, where he showed poise and vision in picking out a corner. His smooth skating and effortless stride allowed him to maintain control of the puck and create space for himself to make moves. Additionally, his ability to get low on faceoffs and win draws added to his overall effectiveness.
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Comments: Without a stick in his hands somehow Drolet was able to score a crucial goal, putting his team within one late in the second period. Not really sure how this counted, but the grit and strength it took to stand in front of the net after getting pushed around seconds before showed what type of character Drolet has in his game. He does not take a shift off from fighting for space and has quick feet to go along with his ability to want to hit you, it is a scary combination for the opposition at times.
Filip Kovalcik (D, L, 6’1″, 199, Drummondville Voltigeurs, 12/31/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Kovalcik does a good job at playing north, getting his feet up the ice, using pace to dictate his game. He has good size, and his pass-first mentality allows his forwards to create more offense. The fact that he will join the rush, he provides this late wave option, but for sure is more of a pass first type of player. He could use his feet more defensively, getting up quicker to set his gaps, forcing more dumps, creating less time and space for the opposition.
Renaud Poulin (RW, R, 5’11”, 185, Drummondville Voltigeurs, 11/22/2006, Northeastern)
Game Rating
B+
Poulin showcased his skills through his shooting ability, capitalizing on a power play opportunity to score a goal. His catch and release shot has good zip, making it difficult for goalies to react quickly. He also demonstrated agility in his stride, using the first couple of steps to separate himself from opponents. In addition to his shooting, Poulin handled the puck well in tight spaces, exploiting small areas with his quick movements. However, he sometimes left the puck open on his stick, making him vulnerable to being pushed off by opponents. Despite this, his speed allowed him to maintain separation and create space for himself.
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Comments: Poulin open the scoring tonight for the Voltigeurs with a nice individual effort goal. Beating a defenseman wide and catching a goalie off guard by snapping the puck quickly, finding the five hole. He does a good job at using his feet to create separation, finding little space in the offensive zone where he can be effective. His ability to shoot off the rush and with pace is a reason why the goalie was not ready for the quick snapshot between his legs. He can use a swivel hip technique well to maintain his speed, but also be able to change his speed on a dime.
William Dumont (F, L, 5’10”, 170, Drummondville Voltigeurs, 08/30/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Dumont showed off his hands-in tight during his goal, where he was able to pick it up right in front of the goalie, sticking out twice and beat him wide. The puck found him after both his line mates were able to stick-handle the puck as well, making this play one of the better highlight reel plays of the night. His smaller stature and quick feet combined with his hands make his game hard to figure out where he wants to go with the puck. There are times tonight where the risks did not outweigh the reward, cheating for offense and finding himself chasing back into his own zone.
Emile Beaunoyer (G, L, 5’11”, 195, Val d’Or Foreurs, 10/11/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Beaunoyer did a good job at getting side to side and then square himself up to the puck. He was able to show his athleticism on second chance opportunities he would unfortunately leave from tricky shots from the point. When a puck is fumbled at the top of the crease, Beaunoyer does a good job at popping back into position and make himself big. He needs to get out of his net to stop rims more often, too often the puck gets all the way around the yellow, allowing the other team to set up and create possession.
Esteban Cinq-Mars (D, L, 6’2″, 202, Val d’Or Foreurs, 08/25/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Cinq-Mars demonstrated his defensive prowess with a clutch goal in tonight’s game. His ability to quickly get the puck on and off his stick allowed him to capitalize on a rebound. While not overly dominant on offense, he provided timely shots on net and created chaos at the net front by moving his body into position. His size and skating ability make him well-suited for a two-way role, where he can reliably contribute both in defense and possession. By making his game simple and physical, Cinq-Mars was able to execute effectively when it mattered most.
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Comments: Cinq-Mars scored a great goal to seal the game tonight, beating the goalie high glove with a wrist shot from the point. After getting a pass along the blue line, Cinq-Mars did not skip a beat, without stick handling fired a missile and with little to no screen, somehow found its way to the back of the net. The larger, smooth-skating defenseman more known for his ability to keep the play in front of him. Shut down rushes while also being able to use his feet and keep up with smaller defensemen, chipped in offensively showing a two way side to his game.
Anthony Pare (D, L, 6’1″, 199, Val d’Or Foreurs, 09/01/2006)
Game Rating
A-
Anthony Paré showcased his skills as a smooth-skating, puck-moving defenseman who excels at reading the ice well. He consistently chooses the right option, whether it’s using his shot or setting up a teammate, and is able to disguise his intentions, keeping defenders guessing. Paré demonstrated his ability to play a two-way role, quickly reading the play and forcing turnovers in transition by applying pressure. However, there are areas for improvement, such as being more liberal with his shooting and utilizing footwork to create opportunities when he has time and space on the ice.
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Comments: Paré scored a nice power play goal from the point where he was able to show his catch-and-release skills. Getting a shot off quickly beating the goalie five hole. One of the better parts of this goal was how confident he was as the last man back shooting the puck with a blocker in front of him. His ability to change the shot lane just slightly and the deception he puts in his shooting technique is the reason why he was able to beat this blocker and get his shot on net. Paré is a smooth skater and a great puck mover. Always looking north to advance the play, whether that is with a pass or his feet.
Benjamin Olivier (C, L, 5’9″, 172, Val d’Or Foreurs, 06/26/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Olivier’s ability to coordinate his hands and feet allows him to quickly change direction and evade defenders. When moving at a rapid pace, he becomes difficult for opponents to handle due to his agility and speed. However, this same tendency also makes it challenging for him to control the tempo of plays, as he often loses momentum when his movements slow down. While Olivier excels with the puck in terms of skill, his tendency to prioritize perimeter play can sometimes limit his effectiveness in tight spaces.
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Comments: With the puck, Olivier plays an inside driven game, blending decisiveness with patience. He is comfortable moving the puck quickly when needed, but also shows the composure to hold onto it and let plays develop before making his move. Along the walls, he can spin off pressure, use quick give and go plays to gain inside positioning, and navigate through traffic to create quality scoring chances. One of the better players on the night when it came to cutting to the inside off the rush, he takes advantage of little gaps.
Jordan Labelle (LW, L, 6’4″, 197, Val d’Or Foreurs, 05/07/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Labelle cashed in on a power play opportunity where he was a flanker and got a puck attacking downhill. He released his shot from the top of the circles, beating the goalie clean, lower blocker. This was a flankers goal due to the amount of power he was able to get behind a simple wrist shot. To beat the goalie clean from that far away without winding up is tough to do. His large frame and overall bigger size helps him with the amount of momentum he can put into his shots. Same with his skating, his first couple of steps need some work, but when he is able to get going, he has solid straight line speed.
Louis-Charles Plourde (C, L, 6’1″, 198, Val d’Or Foreurs, 04/01/2005)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Plourde does a good job at using his size to occupy space around the net. Scored a nice goal, taking advantage of a smaller defender, eliminating him from the play, then finding back door space where his teammate found him wide open for a tap in. He can play a physical game but chooses perimeter a lot of the time and wants to handle the puck more, showing off his skill. There are shifts where he would drive a guy wide, lower his shoulder, and get to the near post. Those were some of his best shifts of the night. He employs a deep, steady skating stride and can be deceivingly fast, which he used to generate value both in transition as a puck carrier and through an imposing forechecking presence.
Alix Durocher (LW, L, 5’9″, 164, Val d’Or Foreurs, 07/25/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Durocher put together a hard-nosed effort on his teams second goal of the night where he crashed the net. The puck bounced off the goalies blocker into his shin pad, then into the back of the net. No doubt a lucky bounce for sure, but his habits of getting to the net and out muscling the defender for space ultimately was the reason why this was a goal. Durocher plays hard along the wall, does a good job at holding on to pucks under pressure against the boards. He is smaller but quick and agile, which allows him to use a ton of deception in his skating.
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