Kingston Frontenacs defenseman Andre Mondoux announces his commitment to the University of Notre Dame, ready to take on the NCAA following the completion of his OHL career.
Kingston Frontenacs defenseman Andre Mondoux has been a steadying presence on the blueline for his team. After developing for two years in the OJHL with the Pickering Panthers, the 6-foot-4 defender has become a mainstay in Kingston’s lineup this season.
Mondoux is one of the latest OHL players to announce an NCAA commitment. He took to his personal Instagram to announce his commitment to the Fighting Irish, committing to the University of Notre Dame.
NHL scouts have started to take notice of the young man’s play. NHL Central Scouting (NHLCS) gave Mondoux a “W” grade in their preliminary rankings for the 2026 NHL draft. He’s a re-entry into the draft after going unselected last season in his first year of eligibility. With the NHL valuing size on the backend far more than they did in recent draft years, it’s understandable why scouts are interested in the smooth-skating 6-foot-4 blueliner.
Mondoux never put up the gaudy numbers during his time in the OJHL. But his game isn’t built on his production. His game is built on his skating to break up plays defensively, along with his long reach, and make efficient, smart passes on the breakout. He’s a reliable player who makes a lot of sound decisions with the puck.
NHLCS views him as a potential late 6th-7th round pick, which is understandable since he doesn’t have a standout attribute. However, with his skating base and size, he’s a reasonable prospect to take a late-round swing at.
Notre Dame has been active in their OHL player recruitment. Mondoux joins OHLers Beckham Edwards, George Komadoski, Patrick Quinlan, Cameron Aucoin, Eric Frossard, and recently committed Cole Zurawski.
The Fighting Irish already have former OHL players Caeden Carlisle, Cole Brown, and Pano Fimis on the squad this season.
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