In a significant moment for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), Thomas Boisvert has emerged as the first overall pick in the recent draft. The event took place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Boisvert, known for his all-around play, previously played for Mount St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island, where he recorded an impressive 134 points over 62 games.
Notable Draft Picks
Following Boisvert, Vincent Boutet, a notable defender at 6 feet 1 inch, was selected second overall by the Saguenéens de Chicoutimi. The draft featured a series of strategic moves, notably by the Tigres de Victoriaville, who exchanged two first-round picks to secure the fifth overall selection, allowing them to pick Jakob Royer.
First Round Selections
The first round of the draft saw several key players chosen:
- 1. Rouyn-Noranda – Thomas Boisvert (Forward)
- 2. Victoriaville – Vincent Boutet (Defenseman)
- 3. Blainville-Boisbriand – Jacob McKinnon (Forward)
- 4. Shawinigan – Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux (Forward)
- 5. Victoriaville – Jakob Royer (Forward)
- 6. Shawinigan
- 7. Halifax
- 8. Rimouski
- 9. Sherbrooke
- 10. Va-d’Or
- 11. Charlottetown
- 12. Baie-Comeau
- 13. Terre-Neuve
- 14. Saint John
- 15. Rouyn-Noranda
- 16. Rouyn-Noranda
- 17. Saint John
- 18. Rimouski
In addition, the Armada of Blainville-Boisbriand made a strategic choice by selecting Jacob McKinnon after a trade with Halifax. The Cataractes de Shawinigan also made headlines by picking Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux from the Collège Esther-Blondin as their first choice.
This year’s QMJHL draft showcased the potential future stars of junior hockey and set the stage for an exciting season ahead.
