Rimouski Océanic defenseman Luke Coughlin (Photo: Iften Redjah)The Memorial Cup host Rimouski Océanic's roster boasts many NHL prospects. On their blueline, Florida Panthers prospect defender Luke Coughlin.
Coughlin, 20, is fresh off of a 24 point campaign (4+20) with the Océanic -- however due to injury. he's been limited to just nine games with three points (1+2). Regardless, the 5-foot-10 left shot defender has been a key mobile shutdown defender for one of the top teams in the QMJHL.
Despite still being eligible for his overage season, it would appear that he'll move on early -- inking a commitment to the University of Maine for the 2025-26 season.
The former NHL sixth rounder in 2023 ends off a four season QMJHL career at 188 regular season games whilst notching 83 points (15+68).
He'll join WHLer Jaden Lipinski (Calgary Flames) as the team's two NHL affiliated prospects.
As for familiar faces from the 'Q' joining him next season on the Black Bears, there are three: Chicoutimi's Julien Wasmer and Loic Usereau as well as former Arizona Coyotes 2022 third round pick Jeremy Langlois, who will return to hockey after a year long absense after a point per game overage season with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.
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