Played on Oct 25, 2025
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Game Played in Colisee Desjardins
General Game Notes: This high scoring matchup saw half of its goals come in the opening period, but the team that started strong could not finish the job. Sherbrooke showed real resilience, shaking off a rough first period and tightening up defensively in front of their goaltender to take control and come away with the win.
Kyan Labbe (G, L, 5’8″, 158, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 07/13/2007, Union)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Labbe did a good job at getting square to the puck. He came in under tough circumstances after his counterpart got pulled and was relied on to hold down the fort, and he did. He showed tonight that he likes to challenge shooters. When he sees an odd man rush he cuts his angles out early looking like he wants to force pass. When he does force pass, he gets laterally just fine but in a couple of his pushes, looks like he should be a more of a position goalie. Like to see him get out of his crease and play the puck, too often did rims go by while he had the chance to start the breakout for his team. He settled in as the game went on, something that shows a solid mindset.
Florent Houle (RW, R, 6’0″, 193, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 08/04/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Houle was a main reason for the win tonight, with two goals and two assists, he provided a ton of offense and momentum for his team. Scored his first one of the night getting the puck all alone in the slot, and with a quick release, put one over the goalies glove. The best part about his goal was how quickly he was able to get this pass off. It was an accurate shot no doubt, but a lot of the deception came from not letting the goalie react. Houle is a skilled player with the puck able to keep it close and evade stick checks with little area plays. He wants to make fancy moves and has some risk to his game but tonight the risk paid off more often than not.
Jayden Plouffe (LW, L, 5’10”, 183, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 01/25/2008)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: When Plouffe uses his hands and feet at the same time, he makes it harder for defenseman to get a read into what he wants to do with the puck. A couple times tonight he was able to fool defenseman by how quick he could stick handle and be deceptive with his attack route. When he looks like he is out of space, he finds some, and can make some creative passes back door or seams through the middle. He has decent size, but is not a physical player, instead relying on his skating and intelligence to create space to make plays. He was a dominant force in the o-zone with three assists on the night.
Louis-Alex Tremblay (D, R, 5’9″, 181, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 02/05/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Tremblay was able to show tonight that he is not afraid to wheel the net, in fact, he prefers to do that rather than pass D to D or create a reverse. No doubt, he has the speed to make these plays he just makes the game a lot harder on himself at times. He does a good job at missing shin pads at the point when he is looking to get a shot on net. He does not panic at the sight of a blocker coming out at him, rather stalls just enough to open up a lane to get it through at least the first layer. Could work on stability with the puck and standing his ground. His two assists on the night showed how dynamic he can be with the puck.
Mavrick Lachance (C, L, 5’11”, 187, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 04/28/2006, Merrimack)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Other than being solid in the face off cirlce tonight, Lachance was able to show that he brings an immense amount of jitterbug like energy to every shift he plays in, and is an asset on the forecheck. He has a solid game where he is skilled enough to provide offense every night, but also momentum every shift in the pace in his play. Couple times tonight he did both, won a puck on the forecheck, then beat the next guys out of the corner with a little slip move, only to find his teammate open. With two assists on the night, he was seeing the ice well and takes time to let plays develop.
Thomas Rousseau (RW, R, 5’10”, 174, Sherbrooke Phoenix, 02/12/2008)
Game Rating
A
Thomas Rousseau’s playing style showcases a well-rounded skillset that extends beyond traditional scoring prowess. He displays impressive goal-scoring instincts by quickly adapting to situations at the net front. Rousseau is also an effective physical presence, able to deliver big hits that create turnover opportunities or energize his teammates with aggressive checks.
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Comments: Rousseau had himself a night scoring five points and leading the charge offensively for his team. Opened the scoring driving hard to the net as a back door option and when he got the pass, was able to tap it home into the empty net. One thing Rousseau did well on this goal was beat his defender to the back door. When he sees an offensive chance, he turns on the jets and makes himself hard to cover. He is not the biggest player on the ice but when it comes to loose pucks and chances at the net, all of a sudden he grows a couple inches. He skilled and can play the perimeter well staying in constant motion to open up other lanes.
Thomas Paquet (C, L, 5’9″, 163, Victoriaville Tigers, 02/15/2005)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Similar to the goal scored right before him, Paquet scored his on a two on one where he looked off his teammate, took it to the net himself, and put one over the goalies shoulder. Paquet is another small forward who has a ton of speed and also finds ways to pack a ton of power behind his wrist shot. He does not he a ton of time and space to get it off rather a flick and can pick corners. He needs to find ways to get sturdy on the puck, too often he wants to cut into the middle and a bump can knock him off his path. His three points on the night showed that bumps do not slow him down, he has a ton of energy that makes his opponents hard to contain him.
Alexei Vlasov (LW, R, 5’9″, 176, Victoriaville Tigers, 02/02/2008, Connecticut)
Game Rating
A
Alexey Vlasov showcased impressive skills on the ice, displaying exceptional shot quality and precision. He demonstrated ability to create space for himself and his teammates, often lifting the puck over opponents’ blades to set up passing opportunities. Vlasov’s quick release and accuracy allowed him to capitalize on a rebound in a favorable spot, showcasing his ability to score from unique angles. His movement off the puck was also notable, as he effectively transitioned from stationary to attacking the net with ease. Throughout the game, Vlasov demonstrated excellent positioning and anticipation, allowing him to retrieve pucks and quickly turn the play in favor of his team.
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Comments: Vlasov showed pretty quickly that he can shoot the puck. Scored his first goal of the night getting a pass at an awkward angle where he was not afraid to rip it. He was able to find some net between the goalies legs from about the bottom of the circle. Vlasov is not the biggest forward on the ice but he is somehow able to pack a ton of power behind his shot. He is a typical smaller, shifty, skilled winger who has the speed to separate himself and loves to play along the perimeter. He defends by hoping he is in the right position at the right time because he is not going to eliminate anyone from the puck. He provides offense and creates a chance almost every time he touches the puck in the offensive zone.
Loik Gariepy (C, L, 5’11”, 159, Victoriaville Tigers, 06/13/2009)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Gariepy was able to the find the back of the net out of pure work ethic and getting to the back of the net. The best part of his goal tonight was that his feet started moving from his own zone and did not stop til he put the puck between the goalies legs at the top of the crease. Gariepy is at his best when he uses his feet first and relies on his speed to create separation. Couple times tonight he would get the puck, stand still, and try to make a pass that was not there. When he moves his feet to open his lanes, his game changes.
Matheo Lepage (D, L, 6’0″, 177, Victoriaville Tigers, 10/24/2006)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Lepage was able to show tonight that he he has genuine shutdown ability, and paired with his heavy shot and great size, he shows shift in and shift out that he is a force on the ice. Sometimes it looks like he overthinks the game and can have issues with consistency in his own end. He is a solid two way defender and provides glimpses of being solid with both sides of the puck. But that really is just it, glimpses, he is not overly great at one thing just plays simple and keeps the puck in front of him.
Simon-Pier Brunet (D, R, 6’2″, 202, Victoriaville Tigers, 10/24/2005, Merrimack)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Brunet is a towering forward who plays with some force in his game. Couple times tonight he would be on the rush and before he was tight to a defender where he had to make a decision with the puck, you know he was lowering his shoulder and taking it to the net. He does not have the best skating mobility and is pretty limited what he can do when he is at top speed, but one of those limitations is not having trouble going straight through a guy. He knows where he is at his best and that is using his size to be a physical force.
Korney Korneyev (C, L, 6’1″, 178, Victoriaville Tigers, 10/16/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: There is no doubt that Korneyev is one of the more skilled players on the ice. Through out the night, he was able to make plays and create chances in unique ways. With fake shots into drop passes to multiple cutbacks in one sequence, he is not afraid to push the limits on what he can do one on one. With three points on the night, he was able to show that he can capitalize on these chances. He skates really well for his size. He is not overly big by any means but has a larger frame that suggests it should take him longer to get moving than it does.
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