The stage is set for Moncton and Halifax., as Hockey Canada finalized its roster for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. Among the selections was forward Joshua Roy of the Sherbrooke Phoenix. Roy, the Montreal Canadiens’ 2021 5th round pick (150th overall) and the QMJHL’s 2021-22 scoring leader, is representing Canada for the second consecutive season. Through [...]

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with forward Owen Beck on a three-year, entry-level contract. Beck was selected by the Canadiens in the second round (33rd overall) in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal and was the 10th ranked skater in North America in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings. [...]

Congratulations to Joshua Roy, William Dufour and Team Canada on capturing gold at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton this past week! Roy and Dufour, the #1 and #2 goal scorers, respectively, in the QMJHL during the 2021-22 regular season, played pivotal roles in helping their country win the gold medal game, with each forward posting [...]

The Ottawa Senators and forward Mathieu Joseph have agreed to terms on a four-year, $11.8 million contract extension, with an average annual value of $2.95 million. Joseph, 25, was acquired by the Senators in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022. After the trade, the Bolts’ 2015 4th round pick (120th overall) notched [...]

Congratulations to Owen Beck and Jérémy Langlois, who were each selected at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft this past Friday in Montreal. Beck was selected by the hometown Canadiens with the first pick of the 2nd round (33rd overall). The native of Port Hope, ON had a strong season anchoring the middle of the OHL's [...]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Felix Robert to a two-year, entry-level contract. The native of Lambton, QC signed an entry-level contract on the heels of his second season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (the Pittsburgh Penguins’ affiliate), where he posted a solid 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists) over [...]

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have signed defenceman P.O Joseph to a two-year, one-way contract with an average annual value of $825,000. Joseph enjoyed a career-best season playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (the Pittsburgh Penguins’ affiliate) in 2021-2022, posting 33 points (10 goals, 23 assists) over 61 games. Joseph [...]

Following a dominant season for the Sherbrooke Phoenix, where he led the QMJHL with 51 goals and 119 points in 66 games, Joshua Roy was honored with the Paul-Dumont Trophy prior to Game 3 of the QMJHL's Conference Finals, awarded to the league's personality of the year. Roy was recognized for his contributions as an [...]

This past week, forward Owen Beck, defenceman Cal Uens and defenceman Charle Truchon were each recognized for their academic excellence during the 2021-2022 season. Beck was named the winner of the Ontario Hockey League's Bobby Smith Trophy, awarded annually to the scholastic player of the year. Beck earned a 93% average during his studies at [...]

The New York Islanders announced on Thursday that they have signed forward William Dufour to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dufour was selected by the Islanders in the fifth round (152nd overall) in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old currently sits atop the QMJHL leaderboard in goals (52) and points (109) over 61 games with the [...]