Nipissing University Picks Up Former Shawinigan Defenseman, Ex-Gatineau Forward

Jacob Titus

Apr 29, 2025

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Jacob Titus

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Defenseman Alexis Beaulac with the Shawinigan Cataractes (Photo: Shawinigan Cataractes)

While the November ruling allowing the NCAA to pick up CHL talent has led to a bit of a drought of commitments from major junior leagues to USports, Nipissing University has been able to pick up two players with QMJHL experience.

2024 Gatineau Olympiques first round pick, forward Maxim Dube, capped off a solid start to the his junior career -- scoring 15 points (5+10) across 56 games.

thehockeynews.comOlympiques' Rookie Dube Snags NCAA Commitment To Miami2024 Gatineau Olympiques first round pick, forward Maxim Dube, capped off a solid start to the his junior career -- scoring 15 points (5+10) across 56 games. 

The team will add former three-season QMJHL veteran left winger Danny Akkouche and two-season defenseman Alexis Beaulac fort the 2025-26 season.

Akkouche, 20, has been the captain of the AJHL's Fort McMurray Oil Barons this season, scoring 49 points (19+30) over 54 games after a 127 game QMJHL career amassing 35 points (8+27) between the Victoriaville Tigres, Saint John Sea Dogs and the Gatineau Olympiques.

Beaulac, 20, was Akkouche's teammate on Fort McMurray -- donning the 'A' -- and tallying 23 points (8+15) through 53 games. He spent both of his seasons in the QMJHL with the Shawinigan Cataractes, rallying 21 points (4+17) over 118 games.

While many OHL, WHL and QMJHL overagers have committed to NCAA programs down south, the University of Moncton was able to snipe a commitment from one of Baie-Comeau's star players.

thehockeynews.comUniversity Of Moncton Lands Commitments From Baie-Comeau's Boilard & Former Rimouski DefenderWhile many OHL, WHL and QMJHL overagers have committed to NCAA programs down south, the University of Moncton was able to snipe a commitment from one of Baie-Comeau's star players.

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