Played on Sep 27, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Centre Agnico Eagle
Freddy Meyer (D, L, 5’10”, 165, Quebec Remparts, 10/16/2007, Boston University)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Freddy is a smart, positionally sound defenseman who shows a strong understanding of the game at both ends of the ice. He’s confident moving the puck and consistently makes good decisions to get pucks deep and maintain offensive pressure. In the defensive zone, Freddy’s awareness and structure stand out as he reads plays well and keeps himself in the right spots to break up attacks. However, he needs to show more urgency when retrieving dumped-in pucks, as he occasionally gives up on plays instead of being first to the puck. His neutral zone pressure is effective, but his timing can be off at times, allowing opponents to slip past. Offensively, Freddy demonstrates patience and intelligence, using a heads-up approach when shooting from the point to get pucks through traffic. He also works hard to hold the blue line and keep plays alive. With continued development in his puck pursuit and timing, Freddy has the makings of a reliable two-way defenseman who can contribute consistently on both sides of the puck.
Ryan Howard (LW, L, 6’1″, 200, Quebec Remparts, 01/16/2008)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Ryan is a hardworking forward who brings physicality, determination, and strong puck awareness to his game. He tracks the puck well and stays disciplined in his lanes, contributing effectively on both sides of the puck. At his best, Ryan plays a tough, hard-nosed style—he’s willing to bang bodies and crash the net to create chaos. He showed this when he stepped up on a defenseman at the point, delivering a big hit that sparked an odd-man rush the other way. While not the fastest skater, Ryan has good hands and a knack for putting pucks into smart, productive areas. In the defensive zone, he protects the puck well, though he could benefit from moving it a bit quicker under pressure. Offensively, he showed great instinct—firing a quick shot off a defender, tracking down his rebound, and finishing five-hole. Later, he capitalized on a turnover and made a beautiful pass to set up his defenseman for a goal. Ryan does need to control his physical play at times, as an unnecessary penalty cost his team momentum, but his combination of grit, vision, and offensive touch makes him an impactful power forward with room to grow.
Nikita Ovcharov (LW, R, 6’2″, 196, Quebec Remparts, 02/17/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Nikita is a skilled forward with strong puck sense and excellent hands, who consistently finds creative ways to generate offense. He uses an active stick effectively to disrupt opponents and create turnovers, as shown when he stripped the puck at his own blue line and turned it into a breakaway opportunity—drawing a penalty in the process. Although he lacks true breakaway speed, his quick decision-making and stickhandling help him stay dangerous in transition. On the ensuing penalty shot, he showcased a fast release with his snapshot, though it missed the target. Nikita works hard on the forecheck, applying smart pressure and forcing mistakes from defenders. He also demonstrates good awareness by slipping behind the defense to find open space and create scoring chances. While he showed some frustration after taking a hit—nearly leading to a retaliatory penalty—his competitiveness and offensive instincts make him an effective play driver. With a bit more composure and continued focus on skating explosiveness, Nikita has the tools to become a reliable two-way forward who can create opportunities in tight spaces.
Maddox Dagenais (C, L, 6’4″, 199, Quebec Remparts, 03/27/2008)
Game Rating
C
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Comments: Maddox is a forward with good skating ability and strong situational awareness, though his effort level and consistency could be more reliable. When engaged, he shows impressive speed and uses it effectively to create space and support plays, but he needs to bring that same pace more consistently, particularly on the forecheck. His puck skills are somewhat inconsistent—while not possessing the smoothest hands, Maddox can be slick and evasive when he has control, showing flashes of creativity in tight areas. He demonstrated strong awareness with a smart play to stay onside during a rush, showcasing his hockey IQ. In the faceoff circle, Maddox is very effective, winning a high percentage of his draws and helping his team gain early possession. With improved consistency in his compete level and forechecking speed, Maddox has the potential to develop into a dependable two-way center who can contribute in both ends of the ice.
Alexandre Taillefer (D, L, 6’0″, 171, Quebec Remparts, 01/01/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Alexandre is a mobile defenseman with excellent edge control and strong awareness in most areas of the ice. He demonstrates great directional changes and is effective in front of his own net, tying up his man and clearing shooting lanes. His breakout execution is solid—he moves the puck hard up the boards and makes crisp, accurate passes that allow his teammates to transition in full stride. In the neutral zone, Alexandre shows confidence by stepping up to pin opponents along the boards and disrupt plays early. Offensively, he handles the puck well and isn’t afraid to skate into pressure, as seen when he drew a tripping penalty while maintaining possession. However, he did misplay a puck that allowed a forward to sneak in behind him, and his retrieval speed remains an area for improvement—he needs more urgency when chasing down dump-ins, as a delayed reaction led directly to a one-timer goal against. Overall, Alexandre is a smart, poised defenseman who moves the puck efficiently and plays with good structure. With quicker reads and more urgency on retrievals, he could evolve into a reliable two-way presence on the back end.
Jacob Gouchie (D, R, 6’1″, 215, Val d’Or Foreurs, 03/20/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Big guy with good speed. Had time to shoot but bobbled while trying to rush. Shot isn’t crazy hard but he is getting servel off. Was lucky, got caught on a set play and man beat him to the dump in and almost got a hard shot off. Missed puck while trying to take a wrist shot, leading to a breakaway, ended up hauling down player leading to penalty shot. Good physicality and is very effective.
Benjamin Cossette-Ayotte (D, R, 6’1″, 186, Val d’Or Foreurs, 01/03/2008)
Sep 27/25Brad McLaughlin#7 Cossette Ayotte, Benjamin (Val-d’Or)Birth Date: Jan 3, 2008Line: 1Position: RD6.00.5 / 185Underage (’26)
Game Rating
B-
Benjamin Cossette Ayotte is a physical defenseman with flashes of smart positional play. However, he struggles with key areas of his game. In the defensive zone, he can be vulnerable to being stripped of the puck under pressure and often prioritizes shooting over assessing better options. His feet need to be quicker to help him escape pressure and create separation. On offense, Benjamin showed promise, particularly in his accuracy on shots. He demonstrated a strong work ethic when plays break down, hustling to recover loose pucks. With more development, he could improve his puck management, foot speed, and shooting consistency.
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Comments: Benjamin is a steady defenseman with moments of strong physical play and smart puck handling, though his decision-making remains inconsistent. He began the game with a poor breakout attempt up the middle that led to a turnover, fortunately bailed out by his defensive partner. However, he followed that up with an excellent sequence along the boards, closing off his man effectively and stripping the puck. On the power play, Benjamin made a costly mistake at the offensive blue line, misplaying the puck and allowing a penalty killer to blow past him for a breakaway opportunity. In his own end, he generally handles the puck well and makes sound outlet passes when under pressure. Defensively, he challenges opponents aggressively to the outside but needs to improve his foot speed and pursuit angles, as his man managed to get by him on a few occasions. Benjamin delivered a big hit that showcased his size and strength, but when a smaller teammate was taken down by a dirty play moments later, he hesitated instead of standing up for him. His defensive awareness also needs refinement, as he misread a rush and joined two backcheckers on the same player, leaving the trailer wide open for an easy one-timer goal. Overall, Benjamin has solid tools—size, physicality, and composure with the puck—but must improve his situational awareness, accountability, and quickness to reach his full potential.
Benjamin Olivier (C, L, 5’9″, 172, Val d’Or Foreurs, 06/26/2008)
Game Rating
C+
Benjamin is a thoughtful, team-minded forward with a clear understanding of the game’s flow. He excels at creating traffic around the net without possession, utilizing his stick to disrupt opposing goalies. His passing range and vision allow for effective zone entries, demonstrating his ability to facilitate transition play. On the power play, he uses give-and-go plays to keep defenders off balance, creating opportunities through quick puck movement. In his own end, Benjamin shows good positioning and awareness, staying with his man while making a conscious effort to stay committed. However, his smaller stature can hinder him in physical battles for the puck.
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Comments: Benjamin is a small but speedy forward who relies on his quickness and high work rate to make an impact on the ice. He’s constantly moving, providing good energy and support in all zones. While he tends to avoid heavy physical battles, he makes up for it with smart positioning and relentless effort. Benjamin stands out as an excellent penalty killer—he reads plays well, blocks shots willingly, and uses his speed to stay in passing lanes and pressure puck carriers. On the power play, he shows confidence carrying the puck and uses his quick feet to create space and maintain possession. Overall, Benjamin is an agile, high-motor player whose speed and defensive awareness make him a valuable asset in special teams situations. With added strength and willingness to engage more physically, he could become a more complete two-way forward.
Alexis Fortin (D, L, 6’3″, 220, Val d’Or Foreurs, 10/04/2007)
Game Rating
C+
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Comments: Alexis is a defenseman with solid instincts and good physical timing, but his skating and transition speed need refinement. He showed confidence carrying the puck up the ice, making a nice backhand pass before driving the net to support the play. Defensively, Alexis is difficult to beat on the outside thanks to his strong positioning and well-timed contact, which he uses effectively to disrupt opposing forwards. However, his lack of top-end speed and slower transition at times leave him vulnerable in quick-turn situations. He can get caught running around in his zone, and during one sequence, after blocking a shot, he lost his balance, allowing his man to recover the puck and score. Despite these moments, Alexis demonstrates solid awareness and a willingness to engage physically. With improvements to his skating mechanics and balance, he has the potential to develop into a dependable stay-at-home defenseman who can also contribute to the rush.
Photo credit: Dan Hickling/Hickling Images
Scout: Brad McLaughlin