2023-24 OFFSEASON OUTLOOK - ACADIE-BATHURST TITAN
Jun 18, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -4
Post by JPA on Jun 18, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -4
ACADIE-BATHURST TITAN TEAM OUTLOOK:Gord Dwyer Head Coach/GM: Gord Dwyer Imports: G Antoine Keller; LW Juraj Pekarcik The Titan are entering year two of their rebuild. They finished last in their conference (20-40-5-3) and last overall in the 18 team league. They didn't trade Riley Kidney and Jacob Melanson until the trade deadline, and that really helped them get through year 1 of the rebuild and win a respectable 20 games. The Titan hold the 2nd and 62nd overall picks in the CHL import draft and should be able to add some immediate help if they can find a player or two who will report. Update: The Titan selected 2005 LW/C Juraj Pekarcik of Slovakia with the 2nd overall pick in the CHL Import draft on July 5th. As of July 17th, Pekarcik shows to be playing the coming season with Dubuque of the USHL (Elite Prospects). With the 62nd overall pick, the Titan selected 2004 G Antoine Keller who was a 7th round pick of the Washington Capitals. Keller was named France's best player at the World Junior Tournament in the 2nd Division. |
ACADIE-BATHURST TITAN TRAINING CAMP ROSTER
GOALTENDERS | YOB | SIZE | GP | W-L | SO | GAA | Sv% |
Joshua Fleming, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'1"-154 lbs. | 40 | 12-21 | 1 | 3.60 | .903 |
2006 | 5'9"-160 lbs. | 17 | 10-6 | 1 | 3.09 | .924 | |
Antoine Keller, Switzerland / France U20 | 2004 | 6'3"-176 lbs. | 41 | 15-19 | 2 | 2.90 | .905 |
2005 | 6'1"-154 lbs. | 22 | 13-8 | 1 | 3.80 | .864 | |
2006 | 5'10"-143 lbs. | 17 | 9-3 | 0 | 2.60 | .911 | |
2007 | 5'10"-170 lbs. | 31 | 21-5 | 3 | 2.98 | .911 | |
DEFENCEMEN | YOB | SIZE | GP | G | A | PTS. | PIM |
2007 | 5'9"-146 lbs. | 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
2007 | 5'6"-134 lbs. | 33 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 28 | |
2005 | 5'10"-153 lbs. | 46 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 123 | |
L William Bishop, Sherbrooke / A-B Titan | 2004 | 6'0"-201 lbs. | 64 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 46 |
2004 | 5'11"-170 lbs. | 34 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | |
L Harry Clements, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2005 | 6'0"-196 lbs. | 68 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 40 |
2006 | 6'2"-182 lbs. | 28 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 38 | |
R Jared Cosman, Saint John Sea Dogs | 2003 | 5'10"-178 lbs. | 57 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 55 |
2006 | 5'9"-141 lbs. | 42 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 30 | |
2006 | 6'2"-175 lbs. | 33 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 20 | |
2007 | 5'9"-148 lbs. | 36 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 24 | |
L Zachary Deleau, C. Charles-Lemoyne U18 | 2006 | 5'9"-159 lbs. | 42 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 20 |
2006 | 5'11"-155 lbs. | 53 | 13 | 31 | 44 | 16 | |
R Ty Higgins, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'0"-187 lbs. | 68 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 48 |
L Noah Laberge, Sainte-Hyacinthe U18 | 2006 | 6'0"-170 lbs. | 42 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 28 |
2006 | 5'10"-150 lbs. | 41 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 68 | |
L Drew Maddigan, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'3"-187 lbs. | 55 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
L Emile Perron, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2005 | 6'0"-170 lbs. | 68 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 24 |
2006 | 6'1"-154 lbs. | 33 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 24 | |
2006 | 5'11"-157 lbs. | 34 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 35 | |
2007 | 6'2"-168 lbs. | 26 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 34 | |
2006 | 5'11"-159 lbs. | 44 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 12 | |
2005 | 5'10"-179 lbs. | 30 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 18 | |
2005 | 6'5"-190 lbs. | 45 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 56 | |
LEFT WING | |||||||
L Dylan Andrews, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'0"-199 lbs. | 57 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 20 |
2005 | 6'0"-198 lbs. | 35 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | |
2006 | 5'9"-181 lbs. | 42 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 48 | |
L Dominik Godin, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'0"-184 lbs. | 62 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 25 |
2004 | 6'0"-198 lbs. | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | |
L Matthew McRae, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'1"-186 lbs. | 55 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 72 |
2005 | 5'9"-158 lbs. | 34 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 16 | |
2006 | 6'2"-179 lbs. | 35 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 12 | |
L Robert Orr, Gatineau / Acadie-Bath. Titan | 2003 | 6'1"-182 lbs. | 65 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 20 |
2006 | 5'9"-161 lbs. | 35 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 34 | |
2005 | 6'2"-183 lbs. | 72 | 19 | 35 | 54 | 47 | |
2007 | 5'8"-134 lbs. | 32 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 8 | |
2004 | 6'5"-215 lbs. | 55 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 47 | |
2007 | 5'11"-158 lbs. | - | - | - | - | - | |
CENTER | |||||||
L Louis-Francois Belanger, C. Notre-Dame U18 | 2007 | 5'8"-159 lbs. | 42 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 34 |
2007 | 5'11"-156 lbs. | 31 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 12 | |
2007 | 5'8"-141 lbs. | 33 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 30 | |
2006 | 5'8"-179 lbs. | 29 | 11 | 22 | 23 | 22 | |
2007 | 5'10"-157 lbs. | 59 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 44 | |
2006 | 5'9"-146 lbs. | 37 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 46 | |
R Samuel Frechette, College Bourget 18U | 2006 | 5'7"-176 lbs. | 29 | 26 | 25 | 51 | 42 |
2005 | 6'3"-192 lbs. | 31 | 9 | 8 | 17 | - | |
2006 | 5'8"-168 lbs. | 41 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 42 | |
L Joseph Henneberry, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2004 | 6'2"-183 lbs. | 59 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 44 |
L Colby Huggan, BB Armada / Amherst Jr. A | 2004 | 5'11"-155 lbs. | 46 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 51 |
2007 | 6'0"-170 lbs. | 32 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 17 | |
2005 | 6'1"-185 lbs. | 30 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 20 | |
2007 | 5'8"-140 lbs. | 26 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0 | |
L Ty Peddigrew, Bishop Kearney Prep | 2007 | 6'0"-150 lbs. | 75 | 17 | 31 | 48 | 10 |
2006 | 5'11"-154 lbs. | 34 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 50 | |
2006 | 5'7"-146 lbs. | 34 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 4 | |
L Milo Roelens, Sherbrooke Phoenix | 2003 | 6'6"-207 lbs. | 68 | 22 | 37 | 59 | 84 |
2005 | 6'0"-179 lbs. | 64 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 36 | |
2005 | 6'2"-170 lbs. | 45 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 143 | |
RIGHT WING | |||||||
R Donovan Arsenault, Gatineau / A-B Titan | 2004 | 6'2"-200 lbs. | 66 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 16 |
2007 | 5'11"-168 lbs. | 32 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 24 | |
2006 | 5'9"-165 lbs. | 35 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 38 | |
2003 | 5'10"-175 lbs. | 68 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 32 | |
R Alex Lallier, Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 2005 | 5'9"-172 lbs. | 53 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 39 |
2006 | 5'11"-152 lbs. | 30 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 34 | |
2007 | 5'7"-168 lbs. | 48 | 12 | 13 | 25 | - | |
L Blake Pilgrim-Edwards, Acadie-Bath. Titan | 2005 | 5'10"-150 lbs. | 52 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 36 |
2005 | 5'5"-140 lbs. | 38 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 28 | |
2006 | 5'11"-154 lbs. | 30 | 25 | 15 | 40 | 98 |
GOALTENDERS
Joshua Fleming
GOALTENDING: Joshua Fleming returns as the number 1 barring any further roster moves heading into training camp. The backup role appears to be wide open. A goalie with one of the import picks might not be out of the question. Notes: 2005 G Mathis Lacroix-Goulet got into a game last season with the Titan. He has good size and put up good numbers in Quebec Junior A. Update: Lacroix-Goulet was traded to Baie-Comeau on August 27th. 2006 G Samuel Leblanc had a solid rookie season playing Junior A with Edmundston of the MHL. 2004 G Antoine Keller was selected 62nd overall in the CHL Import draft. He should challenge for the number 1 role if he reports. Update: Keller was at training camp. |
DEFENCEMEN
Ty Higgins
DEFENCE: The Titan return a solid mix of young defencemen and veterans, but they will likely look to upgrade as much as possible. They also lack right hand shots, but it isn't uncommon to have two left hand shots paired together on D. Most veteran D-men are comfortable on either side. Notes: 2005 D Evan Bellamy had a strong season with Grand Falls of the MHL after playing for the Saint John Vitos two years ago. He will be playing with Prince George of the BCHL this season. Update: Bellamy was not at training camp. 2003 D Jared Cosman was added to the roster on September 5th. 2006 D Zachary Deleau joined the Titan late in the season and put up 1 assist in 6 games. He put up 10-14-24 totals in 42 U18 games with Chateauguay and then 2-3-5 totals in 5 playoff games. He should get a long look in camp. 2006 D Noah Laberge has good size and strong offensive instincts. He should also get a long look in camp. 2004 D Mason Chitaroni had only 3 assists in 34 games and discussion on the Q Maritime forum questions whether he will be back. With four 2004 D-men included in their projected top six, at some point the roster build needs to get experience for your younger players. He's a good team player and would be a tough cut for the coaches. Update: Chitaroni will play Junior A this season according to posts on the QMJHL Maritimes forum. |
FORWARDS
* These offseason looks at QMJHL teams will be updated as often as required leading up to training camps in August.
Joe Henneberry
FORWARDS: The Titan return a good group up front but there will need to be some shuffling by position. As mentioned with another team, most forwards these days can, and do, switch easily between forward positions without becoming a defensive liability or losing their scoring touch. Competition at the Titan's training camp should be fierce. Notes: 2004 LW Cameron MacLean only got into 10 games this season putting up 5 points. I'm not sure if it was due to injury or if he's in the team's plans. Nobody on the Q forum seems to have him on their projected rosters. Update: A post on the Q Maritimes forum in late August mentioned that MacLean had to retire from hockey due to concussion issues. 2005 LW Brennan Murphy got into 3 games with the Titan last season (3-0-0-0-0). Update: Murphy joined Summerside of the MHL on September 10th. Update: 2005 LW Juraj Pekarcik was not on the official training camp roster on August 16. 2007 LW Jacob Rhyno is diminutive at 5'8" and 134 lbs., but his speed and quickness are high-end. It will be interesting to see how he does in training camp, but guessing another year in U18 is likely. He can play shinny. Update: Rhyno was not on the official training camp roster on August 16. 2004 LW Markas Samenas was picked up by the Titan in the import draft with the 39th pick overall last year. He has huge size and added some depth scoring. Update: Samenas was removed from the roster on July 4th and went back into this year's CHL Import draft. He was selected by Flint of the OHL. 2007 C Louis-Francois Belanger was drafted with the first pick of the 2nd round (21st). He is another player who could get a long look in camp. 2006 C Ethan Dickson (8-1-4-5-2) had a good showing with the Titan late in the season and could challenge for a roster spot. 2005 C Malcolm Green (6'3"-185 lbs.) has good size and skills and could make the team if he decides to give Major Junior a shot. 2004 C Colby Huggan was a late addition to the training camp roster. He split last season between Blainville (25-3-4-7-6) and the Amherst Ramblers (21-10-12-22-45). Update: After being on loan for training camp, Huggan was officially traded to the Titan by Blainville on August 27th. 2005 C Juraj Pekarcik was drafted by the Titan in the CHL Import draft but looks to have commited to Dubuque of the USHL according to Elite Prospects as of July 17. 2006 C Izach Poirier got into a game with the Titan last season. 2003 C Milo Roelens (6'6"-207 lbs.) is a huge addition from Sherbrooke. 2005 C Liam Travis got into 2 games last season with Cape Breton (2-0-0-0-0). 2006 RW Jonah Leard finished 3rd in NBPEIU18 scoring. He added an assist in 5 games with the Titan. 2007 RW Landon Paul seems at a crossroads where he needs to decide whether to stick to the NCAA path or whether to play junior hockey. He was drafted in the 1st round of the MHL draft (7th overall) by the Fredericton Red Wings and it begs the question - what do they know that I don't know? I could also be way off with that kind of thinking. With Landon Paul, Jacob Rhyno and Ty Peddigrew all being selected by the Titan in the draft this season, it gives them three elite players with a huge amount of upside and high hockey IQ. The only question with all three is size. There is home run potential with all three. Add in Louis-Francois Belanger and it points to a lot of offense down the road. Update: 2006 RW Dawson Sharkey was added to the main Titan camp after being released by the Quebec Remparts. A trade was finalized for Sharkey on August 27th. |
* These offseason looks at QMJHL teams will be updated as often as required leading up to training camps in August.