After a very successful first half of the season, the Drakkar started the new year well with two triumphs on three occasions last week. Victorious (7 to 2 against Sherbrooke) in a 15e In his first consecutive home game, he shared the honor in a doubleheader (5-4 win and 3-2 loss) against Rimouski. It was the fifth defeat in regular time (in 40 games) for the Ship (33-5-2 record), which was strengthened and experienced with the signing of goalkeeper Charles-Édward Gravel, defender Angus Booth and striker Donovan Arsenault was looking for, three 19-year-old veterans.
They stood out
Justin Gill
3 matches | 2 goals | 3 passes | 5 points
Julien Paille
3 matches | 1 goal | 4 passes | 5 points
Shawn Pearson
3 matches | 3 goals | 1 pass | 4 points
Under the microscope
Shawn Pearson
Photo Kassandra Blais
Forward Shawn Pearson was limited to just three goals in his first 33 games of the regular season and has started 2024 strong offensively. The combative left wing has already matched his pre-holiday production with three goals in his last three games.
What they said
“The level of play increased significantly in the second half of the season. We acquired three veterans with 19 years of experience. In addition, there are three good guys who will help us a lot in the home straight. »
– 19-year-old striker Félix Gagnon
“It was a good week. There was a bit too much finesse and lace in the last game. The players lacked goal instinct for 60 minutes, but you learn something from defeats. »
– Head coach Jean-François Grégoire