Courchesne flashes draft-year potential with his second consecutive shutout. The Sea Dogs dominate, showcasing a balanced attack beyond their stars.
Saturday saw four QMJHL matches, including a shutout, a blow-out, a comeback win and an OT thriller.
Zoomed In: Saint John (4) - Quebec (0)
Sea Dogs celebrate goal against the Quebec Remparts (Photo: Michael Hawkins)Coming off of a shutout, most teams tend to see their play relax the following game as the confidence turns to ego.
Not the Saint John Sea Dogs, who after taking taking down Victoriaville 6-0 just a few days ago, have left the Quebec Remparts in the dust with a 4-0 shutout victory.
2026 NHL draft eligible Raphael Courchesne was manning the pipes for both affairs, stopping 20 of 20 tonight.
While goals from Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Everett Baldwin and recent QMJHL first overall pick Alexis Joseph weren't quite surprising, the team also benefitted from tallies by veteran depth piece Jacob Beaulieu and rookie blueliner Vincent Croteau, who picked up his first career goal.
Other Scores
Moncton (4) - Halifax (3) (SO)
Baie-Comeau (1) - Val-d'Or (6)
Drummondville (3) - Charlottetown (4)
Player of the night:
Owen Conrad (CHA) - 1 goal, 2 assists
Tonight's Games
Quebec at Moncton - 2 PM EST
Drummondville at Saint John - 2 PM EST
Cape Breton at Rimouski - 3 PM EST
Victoriaville at Gatineau - 3 PM EST
Shawinigan at Sherbrooke - 3 PM EST
Newfoundland at Chicoutimi - 4 PM EST
Baie-Comeau at Rouyn-Noranda - 4 PM EST
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