Alain Nasreddine left Quebec almost 25 years ago, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten his roots. The Dallas Stars’ assistant coach has requested that his son Alec be drafted in the next QMJHL draft, even though he doesn’t live in the area served by the circuit.
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The application was approved about two weeks ago. Alec Nasreddine, a forward, is playing with the Hounds program in Notre Dame, Saskatchewan this season. However, this is his first season in Canada, having spent most of his minor hockey career in New Jersey, where his father was an assistant coach with the Devils from 2015 until last season.
With kind approval
Alec Nasreddin
More options
Of course, the Nasreddines still have the option of continuing in the United States, at an American college or in the USHL, our southern neighbors’ junior league.
“We wanted to add the Canadian Major Junior option to him. With our mailing address, he would have been a candidate for the OHL Draft [OHL]. As a Quebecer, I wanted him to do this in the QMJHL if he decides to play junior. My guy is old enough to make his own decisions, but he was very comfortable with it,” said Nasreddine, who was contacted at his Texas residence on Tuesday night.
For the Quebecer, who spent four seasons in the QMJHL from 1991 to 1995, with the Voltigeurs de Drummondville, then with the Saguenéens de Chicoutimi, it was important to ensure that his son goes through Quebec when he decides to follow the path of the go Canadian Hockey League.
“I walked the QMJHL path, I’m Quebecer and my family is still there. It’s very important to me. This league has given me a lot and helped me get to where I am. »
No Crosby
Nasreddine also wants to clarify one thing: “My man, it’s not a special talent. It won’t be the next Sidney Crosby. But he’s a good small player and we want him to have multiple opportunities. »
Another option that presents itself to him: the American national development program. Alec Nasreddine has passed the first stage and is still in the selection process for this formation.
In addition, Alain Nasreddine’s other son, Loic, is also developing with the Hounds of Notre Dame. He’s a year younger than Alec.