Just seven games into his second season for Rouyn-Noranda, Elliott Duguay has decided to leave hockey behind.

The Huskies announced in a press release the 18-year-old would be stepping away from the sport to return home and pursue new projects.

Duguay joined Rouyn-Noranda in late-November 2024 from Mount St. Charles Academy in the U.S. after being made an 11th round pick in the 2023 QMJHL draft by the Huskies.

The Trois-Rivières native suited up in 25 regular season and six playoff games last season, recording six assists total. This year, he played in seven games, not registering a point.

Rouyn-Noranda currently sit second in the Western conference with an 8-3-3 record, but will now have a hole in their defensive depth.

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