QMAAA: Trois-Rivières vs Seminaire St-Francois Blizzard

Trois-Rivières vs Seminaire St-Francois Blizzard Friday January 19 2018 @ 7:00 – Centre Sportif Alphonse-Desjardins (Trois-Rivières)

 

It’s always a good test to see how well players can skate when you watch a game in Trois-Rivières. The only sheet of ice in the Midget AAA league classed as an Olympic size ice surface, you get noticed for your skating. Trois Rivieres wasted no time taking it to Seminaire St-Francois Blizzard. Going into the 3rd period leading 4-1, Seminaire St-Francois Blizzard did manage to score two in the third, but it was too little too late. Trois-Rivières walked away with the 5-3 win.

 

Alexandre Parent #17 (RW, R, Trois-Rivières, 6’00”, 155lbs, 2002) – Parent had a good all-around game. He finished his hits, while making sure that each time he was on the ice no opposing player got a free pass. He’s a good skater who keeps his feet moving and allows him to follow and be in the play. He has the potential of being a later round pick despite being one of only few power forwards in the draft.

 

Mavrik Bourque #19 (C, R, Trois-Rivières, 5’09”, 150lbs, 2002) – The top ranked player on the ice didn’t disappoint. He has a ton of offensive skill and hockey sense. His speed and how he keeps his feet moving allowed him to have control and be very dangerous each shift on the big ice surface. He has the ability to score with his quick release or slow the play down and pick out the open man. He is already playing on the top line in Major Midget and should be an easy top 10 pick this summer in the QMJHL draft.

 

Miguël Tourigny #79 (RD, R, Trois-Rivières, 5’06”, 140lbs, 2002) – A small puck moving defencemen, Tourigny isn’t afraid to jump up in the rush or even lead it. He’s quick and shifty and on the big ice has a lot of confidence. He is the quarterback on the powerplay, who can dish the puck off or even let it fly. He’s got a good hard shot despite his size. You do see him shying away from hits and losing those puck battles along the boards. Another year in Midget AAA should do wonders for his confidence.

 

Félix Landry #81 (RW, R, Trois-Rivières, 5’09”, 145lbs, 2002) – Landry is a smooth skater. He almost looks like he’s gliding out there. He has a long stride and with two to three strides, he’s in full flight. He has a good hard and accurate shot. I would like to see him keep his feet moving a little more so that he would be able to beat defenders one on one.

 

Shaun Mahoney #16 (C, L, SSF, 5’10.5”, 158lbs, 2002) – Shaun is a great two-way center. He’s strong on face-offs, winning a couple in both the offensive, and defensive zones. He is a good skater with quick strides, always keeping his head up to be aware of what is going on at all times. Another year of midget AAA to build his confidence and play on the top two lines could see him become a real good 3rd line center at the major junior level.

 

Zacharie Bordeleau #20 (LD, L, SSF, 5’10”, 192lbs, 2002) – A late bloomer, Zach is slowly becoming a nice stay at home / shut down D man. He’s a smooth skater, taking powerful strides and isn’t afraid to use his weight to muscle the smaller forwards off the puck. He keeps it safe and simple, chipping the puck off the glass or flipping it to centre ice. He will need to work on his breakouts as the safe and easy way will only work for so long before a coach becomes tired of his style.

 

William Dufour #24 (RW, R, SSF, 6’01”, 174lbs, 2002) – Dufour is a strong power forward. He forechecks and is in your face each shift. He works hard and doesn’t give up. His shot is very accurate and has a lot of weight to it. Since being bumped up to the top line, Dufour has certainly found the way to stay there. The draft doesn’t have a ton of energy power forwards like Dufour so he could hear his name called early if the right team comes along.

 

Philippe Jacques #25 (C, L, SSF, 6’03”, 178lbs, 2002) – A big two-way center, Jacques has the hockey I.Q. of an elite player. He is always in the right spots, and constantly has his head up making sure he isn’t out of place or losing his man. He’s strong on faceoffs. He gets low to the ice and uses his power to win draws. His skating stride isn’t bad but he lacks that explosiveness for the next level. He should be a top line player in major midget next year where he will have time to work on his skating.