Phil Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Name: Gabriel Fontaine Position: C Shoots: Left Current Team: Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) Elite Prospects Profile: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=213781 Current Statistics HockeyDB.com Page:http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=169584 Team Player Page:http://huskies.qc.ca/players/12376 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/565a9e73d044edae7cec6099f6c1d750.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 a 19-year-old who went undrafted last season. He's a cerebral center who plays a complete game. He was a mid-season acquisition for the Huskies and ended up becoming a big reason they won the QMJHL. He did play offensive minutes and get power play time, registering 20 goals and 25 assists in 63 games (plus 16 points in 20 playoff games). However, he was also relied upon by Rouyn-Noranda to be their shutdown center and play penalty kill minutes, and that's likely where his NHL potential lies. He's a cerebral, shutdown forward who is a strong skater and engages in the tug-of-war aspects of the game. There's a bit of a Jesper Fast feel to him. http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/6/25/12030360/nhl-draft-2016-rangers-select-center-gabriel-fontaine-171st-overall — blueshirt banter Well that's interesting underrated last year, and has kind of made a case for himself with some production. Another thumbs up for someone this late in the draft, and possibly a year closer to maturity. I was almost ready to say with a name like Gabriel Fontaine he has more chance on the theatrical stages of Broadway than the icy one, but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 He scores some very pretty goals. He scored one the other night that might be goal-of-the-year in the 'Q', but I don't see it on youtube yet. https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyBible/videos/1790423394513584/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyb Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 That was ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Nice move after he crossed center ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Panarini Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Jesus, those are some legit hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice goal, too bad he will never do that in the NHL #MakeBSBHGreatAgain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Panarini Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Nice goal, too bad he will never do that in the NHL #MakeBSBHGreatAgain No, but that sort of goes without saying on most CHL goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 It's kind of weird right now as I think I would put the QMJHL ahead of the WHL. The AJHL and the BCJHL have strengthened to the point that it's really weakening the WHL. Eastern Canada really doesn't have a viable Tier2 loop to hurt the Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 It's kind of weird right now as I think I would put the QMJHL ahead of the WHL. The AJHL and the BCJHL have strengthened to the point that it's really weakening the WHL. Eastern Canada really doesn't have a viable Tier2 loop to hurt the Q. I'm pretty naive when it comes to Canadian Juniors. I thought there was only 3 major leagues that made up the CHL? What is the AJ and BCJ? I'm guessing Alberta and British Columbia but how does that league affect the WHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 They're Tier2 'A' leagues, and they have a couple advantages over the WHL. 1) You keep your NCAA eligibility in Tier 2 Junior A. 2) Compressed travel. Travel in the WHL is completely bananas. Especially by bus, in extremely shitty weather. It has to be hard to send your 16 year old away from home for such a lifestyle. There's an absolutely insane number of junior teams, CHL through Junior 'C', in this country and the hockey has become watered down to the point of exhaustion at the lower levels. There's now almost 70(!) Tier 2 A teams in Ontario alone, as well as probably 40 junior 'B' teams and 40 junior 'C' teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 They're Tier2 'A' leagues, and they have a couple advantages over the WHL. 1) You keep your NCAA eligibility in Tier 2 Junior A. 2) Compressed travel. Travel in the WHL is completely bananas. Especially by bus, in extremely shitty weather. It has to be hard to send your 16 year old away from home for such a lifestyle. There's an absolutely insane number of junior teams, CHL through Junior 'C', in this country and the hockey has become watered down to the point of exhaustion at the lower levels. There's now almost 70(!) Tier 2 A teams in Ontario alone, as well as probably 40 junior 'B' teams and 40 junior 'C' teams. Are they seeing a good amount of kids going to college from those junior A teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 From the Alberta and BC leagues, absolutely. Those are the 2 main Canadian feeders and their best prospects land at the best D1 schools. The Ontario League is close to that but not quite on the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Signed his ELC today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 In the DEL-2? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Eliminated from the QMJHL playoffs last night. Finished with 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points in 13 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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