Game Report – March 27th, 2026
Victoriaville Tigres 3 VS Blainville Boisbriand Armada 5
Venue: Centre Excellence Sports Rousseau
#9 F, Egor Shilov
Team: Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 177 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: April 30th, 2008
Overview:
Egor Shilov is a versatile two-way forward excels greatly on both ends of the ice. At 6 feet and 180 pounds, his solid frame and agility make him highly effective in puck protection, board battles, and transitions with still some room to grow. Offensively, he shows strong positional awareness and playmaking ability, thriving in give-and-go situations. However, he can overcomplicate plays with excessive deking, and his shot, while accurate, lacks power, limiting his scoring impact. Defensively, he showcases his skill as he is a true 200-foot player with an active stick and excellent faceoff ability, making him a reliable presence in his own zone. His grit and commitment on the forecheck further enhance his all-around game. When discussing about his skating, he could generate quicker feet in the long run, but his agility and balance are quite up to par as it allows him to smoothly transition from one move to the next.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 6 Forward
Floor: Bottom 6 Forward
Special Teams: PK/ PP2 (Low Net-Front Role or Distributor)
Production Outlook: 15~ Goals, 50~ Points (Two-Way Playmaker, Secondary Scorer)
Pick Range: 35th-50th Overall
Player Comp: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Strengths:
- Defensive Awareness: Great understanding of defensive positioning and active stick work.
- Playmaking Ability: Strong give-and-go plays create dynamic offensive rushes.
- Puck Skills: Fluid with his stick movement when controlling the puck, anticipative.
Weaknesses:
- Shot Power: He lacks heaviness in his shot, limiting his scoring potential, making it easier for the goaltender to read. (Needs to build upper core strength).
- Overcomplicated Plays: Occasionally tries to do too much with the puck, leading to turnovers.
- Skating Stride: Even though fluid transitioning up the rush, especially with crossovers, needs to extend his legs more to create more top end speed.
In-game Observations:
- At 3:45 of the 1st, on the 2-on-1, could have been a bit more urgent on the rush driving faster to the net, Zonnon backchecked him as a result.
- At 7:32 of the 1st, Shilov played the bumper position on the PP to perfection, leading to him hammering home a quick one-timer and scoring Victoriaville’s 2nd goal.
- At 18:05 of the 1st, after receiving the puck from Lottin, he circled back to the point and recreated his own lane which led to him shooting the puck through a screen with confidence and scoring Victoriaville’s 3rd goal.
- At 3:30 of the 2nd, after winning a puck battle in the corner in the o-zone, he then was able to sneak behind the play and place himself wide open in-front of the net.
- Throughout the 2nd and 3rd period of play, Shilov seemed to be disengaged physically, needs to develop consistency when it comes to being involved on the forecheck
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 5
- Puck Skill: 6.5
- Scoring Ability: 5.5
- Playmaking Ability: 6.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6.5
- Character: 4
- Physicality: 5
- Defensive Play: 6
#39 F, Loïk Gariépy
Team: Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 5’11”, 160 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: June 13th, 2009
Overview:
Loïk Gariépy is an intelligent, two-way forward who brings responsible defensive play, strong work ethic, and solid skating which can be slotted in any portion of the lineup. With a growing frame, Loïk is developing into a trusted player in all three zones. His greatest strength lies in his 200-foot awareness as he supports the puck well down low, wins faceoffs, and consistently provides reliable coverage in his own end. His defensive instincts and stick placement make him especially effective on the penalty kill and in defensive-zone faceoff situations. Offensively, Loïk flashes good hands and smart movement, particularly in give-and-go scenarios and rush support. He’s an accurate passer and positions himself well, but can overthink plays in the offensive zone, occasionally limiting his effectiveness. His shot is mechanically sound but lacks both heaviness and consistency in accuracy, especially when pressured. While not overly physical, he displays a willingness to engage. What is key though is that as he continues to grow, he places a lot of physical development in his lower core for stability.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 9 Playmaking Forward
Floor: Bottom 6 Forward
Special Teams: PP2
Production Outlook: 10~ Goals, 35 Points
Pick Range: 45th-60th overall, 2027 Draft
Player Comp: Andrew Copp
Strengths:
- Skating: Explosive and agile, able to shift momentum with quick bursts.
- Defensive/Positional Awareness: Understands how to soundly play the center position.
- Puck Handling: His smooth hands allow him to work well in tight spaces.
Weaknesses:
- Strength: Needs to add muscle to handle physical play better, especially when receiving checks.
- Shot Accuracy: Occasionally misses target, needs to control and maintain low follow through if he wants his shots to be effective.
- Full Leg Extension: Although displays ability to carve his way with smooth tomahawking, he needs to develop longer extensions to drive higher top speed.
In-game Observations:
- At 5:25 of the 1st, stayed committed in a puck battle and played as a sponge for his linemates, was able to win the puck battle and distribute it to his defensive core.
- At 4:10 of the 3rd, was able to swiftly toe-drag his way in the offensive zone and quickly distribute the puck to his linemate for a decent chance for a redirect play on goal.
- At 7:03 of the 3rd, playing square zone coverage in the neutral zone, was able to take the puck away and create a counterattack for Victoriaville.
- At 17:20 of the 3rd, playing like a sponge in his own end, where it seemed that Villeneuve beat him, Loïk didn’t accept defeat and won the puck back so Victoriaville can clear puck out.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 5
- Puck Skill: 6
- Scoring Ability: 5
- Playmaking Ability: 6
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6
- Character: 5.5
- Physicality: 3.5
- Defensive Play: 5
#17 F, Alexei Vlasov
Team: Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 5’9”, 180 lbs
Shoots: Right
DOB: February 2nd, 2008
Overview:
Alexei Vlasov might be one of the more dynamic forwards in the QMJHL, often overlooked due to his smaller frame. Despite that, he’s a highly intelligent and crafty playmaker who consistently finds creative solutions under pressure, often making difficult plays look effortless. His vision and timing allow him to set up teammates in tight areas or turn broken plays into scoring chances. When discussing about his defensive game, there is a lot that needs work. In his own end, he plays too mellow and isn’t urgent enough when it comes to willing to be sacrificial. What also doesn’t help is that his smaller frame doesn’t allow him. Physically, he cannot do a lot as although he can withstand his own when receiving checks, he gets easily bounced off when trying to throw the body. When discussing his skating, he displays quick cuts and explodes rapidly. The issue is that he doesn’t fully extends his strides to get his max top speed enough. His shot, he showcases great bottom hand activation but needs to emphasize more follow through.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 9 Playmaking Forward
Floor: AHL Top 6 Forward
Special Teams: PP2
Production Outlook: 40–50 Points
Pick Range: 100th-160th Overall
Player Comp: Matias Maccelli
Strengths:
- Puck Handling: His smooth hands allow him to work well in tight spaces.
- Playmaking Ability: Strong give-and-go plays create dynamic offensive rushes.
- Offensive Awareness: Plays off of his teammates very well.
Weaknesses:
- Stride Mechanics: His stance is too wide and does not emphasize enough on full leg extensions, leading to him loosing many puck battles.
- Physicality/Size: Although can withstand checks, he cannot throw
- Defensive Engagement: He often plays too high in the defensive zone as a centerman.
In-game Observations:
- At 7:30 of the 1st, on PP, Vlasov was urgent when it came to his puck distribution, leading to him starting a tic-tac-toe play, leading to Shilov scoring on a one-timer.
- At 5:28 of the 2nd, was able to display poise in his own end, re-distributed the puck to his defenseman, Victoriaville was able to break the puck out crisply.
- Throughout the whole game, displayed lack of urgency along with lack of explosiveness, exposing him many times throughout this game as he got outmuscled or interfered with on many occasions, limiting his ability to win battles.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 4
- Puck Skill: 6.5
- Scoring Ability: 5.5
- Playmaking Ability: 6.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 3
- Defensive Play: 4
#34 F, Enzo Lottin
Team: Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 5’7”, 170 lbs
Shoots: Right
DOB: February 11th, 2008
Overview:
Although physically small, Enzo Lottin is an energetic and responsible forward in the QMJHL who provides solid offensive production. He is highly positionally aware, and combined with his quick footwork, he consistently puts himself in situations to generate his own offensive chances. Defensively, he shows strong commitment and a willingness to sacrifice his body, but he can overextend by trying to cover too much, leading to wasted energy and lapses in positioning. Despite his physical effort and willingness to throw hits, his smaller frame limits his effectiveness in puck battles, as he often goes down with his opponent. As a skater, he has quick cuts and strong acceleration, but he needs to extend his strides more consistently to maximize his top speed. His shot features good hip rotation and follow-through, though greater bottom-hand involvement would add more power. While his puck skills are quick, he still needs to improve his overall control.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top-9 Energy Forward
Floor: Bottom-6 Forward
Special Teams: PP2
Production Outlook: 15~ Goals, 30–40 Points
Pick Range: 180th-Undrafted
Player Comp: Yanni Gourde
Strengths:
- Explosive Footwork: Rapid foot to foot movement, allowing him to easily create separation on the rush.
- Work Ethic: Very sacrificial of his body, stays very committed defensively, displays strong support for his linemates.
- Positional Awareness: Understands how to stay committed in his positioning, allows him to be more prepared to create counter attacks.
Weaknesses:
- Shot Quickness: Although displays strong follow through and emphasis on hips in his shots, he needs to place a bit more emphasis on bottom hand activation to generate quicker release.
- Size: Although very sacrificial of his body and throws a strong amount of hits, his size doesn’t provide him the leverage required to win more puck battles. Needs to build lower core strength.
- Puck Control/Poise: Although displays quick hands, he isn’t consistent enough when it comes to maintaining control of the puck. Needs to let the game come to him and be patient with it.
In-game Observations:
- Throughout the whole game, displayed great consistency with his puck distribution. On the 3rd goal, Enzo crisply distributed it to Shilov, earning an assist on the play.
- In the 1st period, where he had the puck and was carving his way up the neutral zone, he needed to keep his head out and let the play develop as Taillefer cleaned him out with a heavy check.
- Throughout the game, displayed his ability to be a spark plug while playing square, acted as a sponge for his defensemen.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 6
- Puck Skill: 5
- Scoring Ability: 6
- Playmaking Ability: 5.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6.5
- Character: 7
- Physicality: 3.5
- Defensive Play: 6
#21 D, Jan Golicic
Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’5″, 201 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: June 30th, 2006
Overview:
Jan Golicic is a poised puck moving/defensive defenseman who relies on his size, reach, and patience to shut down opponents. Steady in his own zone, he plays with a sound mind, letting the game come to him and forcing the opposition to make the mistake. His shot is used intelligently. When discussing his mechanics though, although follow through’s low, he lacks emphasis on hip rotation which is why his shots are not powerful. Jan’s main weakness lies in his puck handling as he does maintain good control, but his stick movement is considered choppy. His passing is his best offensive trait as he keeps every pass very flat on the ice which eases transition greatly, especially from breakouts. Skating-wise, he has a strong forward stride but lacks explosiveness in his reverse and lateral movement, which can expose him against quicker opponents. Defensively, he uses his reach and stickwork well to disrupt plays and maintain strong positioning. What he will need to work on is becoming imposing physically. That first starts by putting a lot more weight on so he can build that confidence up. Then it’s the matter of knowing how to throw it.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 4 Puck Moving/Shutdown Defenseman
Floor: 7th Defenseman
Special Teams: PK2
Production Outlook: 5~ Goals, 25-30~ Points
Pick Range: 118th overall
Player Comp: Jamie Oleksiak (With Noah Dobson hands)
Strengths:
- Defensive Play: Strong positional awareness, great at using his reach and stick to break up plays and prevent offensive pressure.
- Skating Strides: Strong stride generates speed for him to win races.
- Puck Distribution: Displays great consistency at moving the puck crisply. Keeps his passes very flat which aids transition greatly.
Weaknesses:
- Puck Handling: Struggles when carrying the puck up the ice with confidence.
- Shot Power: Displays great intelligence of walking into shoot and following through low, though lacks a lot of emphasis on hip rotation to get that power off.
- Lateral Movement: Needs to improve reverse skating and lateral movement to handle faster, smaller players effectively.
In-game observations:
- At 3:00 of the 1st, although calm at the blueline, he was too stale and did not keep his feet moving, led to him being flat footed in a foot race and Victoriaville scoring.
- At 8:08 of the 1st, displayed consistency in his passing, kept his pass flat and hard to Gill for a dangerous scoring chance.
- At 16:50 of the 2nd, was able to defend the rush to perfection as he kept his feet in quick motion when reverse skating, allowing Theo Lemieux to grab it.
- Roughly the halfway mark of the 2nd, Golicic displayed great poise and baited the opposition which allowed him to perform a quick toe-drag play and create a very dangerous passing lane to the net.
- Throughout the game, played relatively calm defensively in his own end, though needs to be meaner and be willing to throw more punishment when boxing out guys.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 4.5
- Puck Skills: 5
- Scoring Ability: 3
- Playmaking Ability: 5.5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 5.5
- Character: 5
- Physicality: 5
- Defensive Play: 6.5
#8 F, Justin Carbonneau
Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 201 lbs
Shoots: Right
DOB: November 25, 2006
Overview:
Carbonneau’s game is best described as explosive and powerful as he’s constantly in motion maneuvering his way by or through the opposition with ease. His hands are as quick his foot speed, creating opportunities for himself and his teammates, especially on the rush. A little bit about his skating, although he doesn’t fully extend his strides, he generates tremendous acceleration due to the explosive footwork, getting himself at top speed very quickly. His best trait by far however is no doubt about it is his shot as it is NHL ready. It packs tremendous punch due to how much emphasis he places on leveraging the strength of his hips. This is keeping in mind that his follow through is controlled for how much power he brings. For his size, he is very physically involved as his hits are very impactful when he throws them. Where his game needs work is in his own end as he isn’t sound defensively by any means which he needs to be a lot more conscious of. This also goes for his effort level in his own end. One aspect that could be noted too is that he could utilize his teammates more.
Player Projection
Ceiling: 1st Line Forward
Floor: Top 9 Scoring Forward
Special Teams: PP1, Left Flank
Production Outlook: 35~ Goals, 65-70 Points
Pick Range: 19th overall
Player Comp: Ilya Kolvalchuk
Strengths:
- Shot Release: His shot is fast and powerful, with a near-instant release with strong emphasis on hip rotation.
- Puck Handling: His quick hands are as agile as his feet, weaving his way by the opposition with ease.
- Offensive Zone Compete Level/Awareness: Displays relentless effort in the o-zone, understands how he needs to position himself to retrieve the puck via a pass or broken play.
Weaknesses:
- Defensive Positioning: He can sometimes get out of position defensively, creating openings for the opposition.
- Lateral Skating: Although he has a quick stride, his transitions and crossovers occasionally lack smoothness.
- Teammate Utilization: Although displays strong playmaking traits, he relies a bit too much on himself to make the big play.
In-Game Observations
- At 1:50 of the 2nd, Carbonneau displayed his playmaking ability by utilizing his teammates in order to generate a dangerous chance. He performed a give and go play wit Desjardins where it opened up some room to walk in wide open in the slot.
- On Blainville’s 4th goal, Carbonneau displayed his ability to stay committed and was throwing the body. He then drove to the net and became a screen which aided greatly in Villeneuve scoring.
- At 15:00, Carbonneau displayed his ability to backcheck hard and was able to stop a rush from happening. Moments later, he played high up like he was supposed to and blocked a shot.
- Throughout the whole game, displayed strong commitment at playing a dynamic two-way game and displaying strong work ethic in his own end. Displaying incremental defensive growth.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 6.5
- Puck Skill: 7
- Scoring Ability: 8
- Playmaking Ability: 6
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6
- Character: 6
- Physicality: 6.5
- Defensive Play: 4.5
#9 F, Bill Zonnon
Team: Blainville Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’2”, 190 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: October 3, 2006
Overview:
Bill Zonnon brings power and patience as a playmaker. His ability to read plays along with his strong net-front presence make him a very intriguing and trustworthy player who can be placed in any situation asked due to his excellent strength at protecting the puck and being a menace around the net due to his high activity. As hinted, what is mostly seen with his game however is his elite vision as he could really thread the needle with 3 guys that are between his passing lanes. This ties in with the fact that his pure passing mechanics are his bread and butter as he passes a puck very hard and flat. When discussing about his deking ability, he isn’t the quickest when it comes to his puck coordination, but its very controlled. Discussing about his shot, although he demonstrates thorough mechanics on his follow through, he needs to develop confidence at taking advantage of lanes and not waste a half second to shoot. Defensively, he’s very reliable as he plays square in position and is willing to block shots. Where his game needs work is his skating as he really needs to develop more of him fully extending his legs for higher top speed and develop explosiveness laterally.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top 6 Playmaking Forward (2nd Line)
Floor: Bottom 6 Scoring Forward
Special Teams: PP2, Net Front
Production Outlook: 20~ Goals, 50~ Points
Pick Range: 22nd Overall
Player Comp: Adam Henrique/Nick Bonino
Strengths:
- Playmaking and Vision: His awareness in the offensive zone sets him apart from the opposition by deep understanding of his teammate’s positioning.
- Size and Physicality: At 6’2”, he’s already a physical presence, which makes him tough to handle around the net and good body positioning.
- Patience with the Puck: Zonnon is calm under pressure and takes his time to find the best passing or shooting opportunity.
Weaknesses:
- Shooting Confidence: Although demonstrates his ability to really follow through on his shots with power, needs to use it more, allowing for him to be more unpredictable.
- Skating Stride and Lateral Explosiveness: Even though he possesses a tall stance, allowing him to visualize the play, he needs to develop quicker but also more fully extended strides.
- Strength/Balance: Although has good height and leverages it well fending off the opposition, needs to develop lower core muscle, providing stronger stability when receiving checks.
In-Game Observations:
- At 0:17 of the 1st, displayed great responsibility when playing in the center position by being a sponge for Golicic. Then displayed improvements in quickness in footwork, drove the puck up the neutral zone, dumped it in the o-zone for sustained o-zone time.
- At 3:45 of the 1st, while Victoriaville was on a 2-on-1, Zonnon displayed tremendous heart hustling back and disrupting Shilov who was the puck carrier.
- At 8:33 of the 2nd, displayed strong consistency at keeping his passes flat and hard, keeping the opposition at bay, led to him earning an assist on the play.
- At 13:43 of the 2nd, won a key puck battle in the o-zone, was able to give it to Villeneuve, earned an assist on the play.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 5
- Puck Skill: 6
- Scoring Ability: 5
- Playmaking Ability: 7
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 7
- Character: 6
- Physicality: 6
- Defensive Play: 5
#39 F, Maël Lavigne
Team: Blainville Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 6’4”, 196 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: February 11th, 2005
Overview:
His ability to read plays and his strong net-front presence make him a very intriguing and trustworthy prospect who can play in many situations when asked. This is due to not his strength at protecting the puck and being a menace around the net but also utilizing a strong motor for someone at his size as it allows him to be impactful as well on the defensive side of the puck. When discussing about his puck skills, although he demonstrates good awareness when timing his puck handling, he isn’t very smoothest when controlling it. Even though his passes may not always be the crispest, he understands the mindset of where his teammates are going to be and utilizes them well. On the defensive end, he does showcase great commitment on the backcheck, though what will be key for him is to develop consistency of playing sound in position. His stride although quick for a bigger player, can emphasize more leg extension to create himself higher top speed. His shot, displays great bottom hand activation, though can follow through quicker. Can also build more muscle to be more impactful physically.
Player Projection
Ceiling: Top-9 Scoring Forward
Floor: AHL Top-6 Forward
Special Teams: PP2 (Net-Front)
Production Outlook: 15~ Goals, 35-40~ Points
Pick Range: Undrafted
Player Comp: Mason Marchment
Strengths:
- Physicality: When in use, really understanding how to throw his weight around and use his size to his advantage.
- Offensive Awareness: Strong understanding of zone coverage, allowing him to navigate through the neutral zone with ease.
- Versatility/Effort Level: Dynamic in any situation given, very consistent, high effort level both on the forecheck and on the backcheck.
Weaknesses:
- Skating Stride: For a bigger player, although displays quickness in his strides, needs to emphasize more leg extensions.
- Inconsistent Puck Handling: Although possesses strong anticipation when to deke, isn’t consistent at smoothly weaving the puck quickly.
- Strength: Although displays great physical engagement, can build more lower core muscle in order to generate stronger balance and generate stronger shot power.
In-game Observations:
- At 1:15 of the 1st, in the offensive zone, drove to the front of the net, deflected the puck which made D’Aigle have a hard time handling it, led to Collard scoring on the rebound.
- At 7:23 of the 2nd, was able to drive hard to the net and got a redirect on goal, just D’Aigle made a strong save.
- At 6:20 of the 3rd, displayed his ability to announce his presence and stay at the net front area, taking a bit of punishment, and was rewarded with him taping home the puck in a wide open net.
- Throughout the game, displaying consistency at winning key faceoffs, was very much engaged physically, and was getting under his opponent’s skin.
Skater Ratings:
- Skating: 4.5
- Puck Skill: 5
- Scoring Ability: 6
- Playmaking Ability: 5
- Hockey Sense/IQ: 6.5
- Character: 7
- Physicality: 6
- Defensive Play: 5
#72 D, Xavier Villeneuve
Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL
Height/Weight: 5’11”, 157 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: September 29, 2007
Overview:
Xavier is an electrifying offensive-minded defenseman with great agility and dazzling puck-handling abilities up the rush. Known for his tremendous confidence in carrying the puck and reading the offensive zone, Villeneuve brings a unique flair to the back end for the Armada as even though he is quite the risk taker, he is excellent at understanding when to take risks for the team’s own good. When looking at offensive defensemen, Villeneuve does an excellent job at utilizing his shot as much as he can to cause havoc, or even score. However, his small size limits his effectiveness in physical battles in the corners as, and he’ll need to add a lot of strength to succeed at the NHL level. Even though the league has many smaller players now, the league is now as physical as ever and he will need to get ready to endure long 82 game seasons. With that said though, he does possess tremendous heart in trying to win out puck battles as he has developed the mindset of becoming more physical with his frame.
Player Projection
Ceiling: First Pair Offensive Defenseman
Floor: Top 4/5 Offensive Defenseman, PP QB.
Special Teams: PP1 Quarterback
Production Outlook: 5-10 Goals, 55–65 Points
Pick Range: 15th-30th Overall
Player Comp: Lane Hutson