2023-24 OFFSEASON OUTLOOK - ACADIE-BATHURST TITAN

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2006 RW Dawson Sharkey has been added to the main Titan camp after being released from the Quebec camp.

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Eleven players reassigned from Training Camp
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24 August 2023
BATHURST, N.B. – The Acadie-Bathurst Titan have reassigned eleven players from training camp, Head Coach and General Manager Gordie Dwyer announced today.

Here are the players who have been returned to their respective teams:

Forward
Hugo Cal
Jonah Leard
Landon Paul
Brody Paré
Noah Cziment
Jared Pitman

Defence
Kingsley Austin
Alexandre Dallaire
Justin Grégoire
Mason Chitaroni

Goaltenders
Samuel Leblanc

We thank them for their time at camp and are excited to monitor their continued development this season

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Further Titan Cuts - September 5

D Zacharie Robichaud
LW Phil Collette
LW Brennan Murphy (Injured)
C Ethan Dickson
C Noah Ryan
RW Nolan Forster

With the release of 2003 Forster, it leaves room for the Titan to add another 20 year-old.

The Titan claim to have 25 players remaining in camp, and I only count 23 (24 including injured Brennan Murphy).

2003 D Jared Cosman is now showing on the Titan preseason roster. He was previously with the Saint John Sea Dogs. He must be the 25th player.


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We had some new faces at practice this morning! Let’s welcome Milo Roelens and Jared Cosman to Titan Territory!

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Titan announce new hires among Hockey Operations staff
Sep 11 2023
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The Acadie-Bathurst Titan is pleased to announce new hires among our hockey operations staff, as we welcome Assistant Coach, Dylan Beston and Equipment Manager, Jordan Stene.

Beston spent the past two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He was the associate coach and assistant general manager in 2021-22 with the Drayton Valley Thunder. Beston went on to undertake an assistant coach position in 2022-23 with the Sherwood Park Crusaders.

Beston and Titan General Manager and Head Coach, Gordie Dwyer have worked together in the past, first with the Charlottetown Islanders during the 2014-15 season. They continued to work alongside one another from 2015-2017 for Medvescak Zagreb in the Kontinental Hockey League.

“Dylan is a motivated, modern coach who brings an intuitive mind, positive attitude, and consistent work-ethic which align with the core values of our organization. Our shared experiences coupled with his diverse coaching resume, including the QMJHL, KHL, Hockey Canada, EBEL and the AJHL will be valued in driving the development and performance of our players. We welcome Dylan, his wife Caitlin, daughter Madilyn and son Henrik to the Chaleur region and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan family,” said Dwyer.

Stene joins the Titan after spending the past two seasons as a trainer for the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Prior to that, he was a student trainer for three seasons with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey program.

Stene has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and was part of the Huskies program that won the 2020 Canada West championship and their 2017 silver medal at the U Sports national championship.

“Jordan’s candidacy was highlighted by his education, motivation and relevant experience. His time with the Yorkton Terriers and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies have served in preparation to follow in a long line of successful Acadie-Bathurst Titan equipment manager alum, following the most recent promotion of Bradey Williston with the NHL’s Washington Capitals organization. We welcome Jordan to the Titan” said Dwyer.

Meanwhile, the Titan have restructured and added to their scouting staff. Sammy Mayers remains Titan Head Scout and will be accompanied by the following:

Head Atlantic Scout: Paul Currie
Nova Scotia Scouts: Mike Hachey and Kyle Dunn
New Brunswick Scout: Brayden Olafson
Quebec Scout: Norm Charbonneau

“We are excited about the changes we’ve made and the additions to our scouting staff. We want to widen the scope of our coverage and ensure that no stone will remain unturned in our evaluation process. Brayden and Kyle are excellent scouts who will enhance the staff with their experience, hard work, and dedication. Veteran Norm Charbonneau returns in the key and valued position of scout in the Quebec region. Moncton’s own and Halifax-based Mike Hachey will take charge of the Nova Scotia region after nearly a full decade of dedicated seasons with the team. Stratford’s Paul Currie has been appointed Head Atlantic Scout. Paul’s experience and expertise were valued through his contributions in the Atlantic provinces last season. We look forward to Paul’s expanded role within our scouting staff” said Mayers.

The organization places high priority on bringing top talent to the Chaleur Region while driving the development of its players, including their on-ice performance, their education, and their roles as young leaders in the community. These new appointments will continue to drive the performance of the entire region’s team on and off the ice.

Go Titan Go!

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The Titan's 2023-2024 roster is officially announced!
September 18, 2023

The Acadie-Bathurst Titan has solidified its 2023-24 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League roster, Titan general manager and head coach Gordie Dwyer announced today.

The team will include 18 veterans and five rookies. Dwyer expresses that the hockey staff is very excited to begin working with this year's edition of the Titan.

“We think we have one of the best goaltending tandems in the league. We also believe we have four lines that can all contribute to the offense and that we have a mobile defensive corps that will push the pace and support the offense. The team has a unique blend of experienced veterans and young prospects, both up front and back,” Dwyer said.

Forwards Robert Orr, Dylan Andrews, Donovan Arsenault, Joseph Henneberry, Matthew McRae, Dominik Godin, Alexandre Lallier and Blake Pilgrim-Edwards are back. Defending our territory, we find Emile Perron, Ty Higgins, Harry Clements, William Bishop and Drew Maddigan. Joshua Fleming will be in net again. The newcomers are Antoine Keller, Milo Roelens, Colby Huggan and Jared Cosman.

The Titan drafted Keller 62nd overall in the second round of the CHL Import Player Draft. Last season, he played for Genève-Servette U20 of the U20-Elit in Switzerland, finishing the year with a goals-against average of 3.40 in 25 games. Keller was drafted 206th overall in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. Joining Bathurst from Sherbrooke, Roelens will be in his fourth year in the league after an exceptional season with the Phoenix and an impressive performance in the playoffs. The six-foot-six, 207-pound center scored 22 goals and 37 assists for a total of 59 points in 68 games last season. He also posted an average +/- of 37. On the defensive side, Cosman will provide stability while contributing to the offense. Registering 5 goals and 19 assists in 57 games last year with the Sea Dogs, the five-foot-ten, 180-pounder from Saint John is entering his fourth season in the league. Huggan, originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, played with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada for the past two years. In 2022-23, the 5-foot-11, 143-pound forward scored 3 goals and had 4 assists in 25 games.

NHL camps are well underway and five Titan players are preparing to demonstrate their talents. Keller, Washington's 7th round pick, will be in the Capitals cage while Roelens has been invited to the Colorado Avalanche camp. Joey Henneberry (San Jose), Ty Higgins (Pittsburgh) and Josh Fleming (Buffalo) will join the newcomers to their respective NHL camps. All three Titan players received invitations after attracting the attention of NHL scouts last season. These five players are expected to play an important role on the Titan this season.

Rookies Louis-François Bélanger (forward), Ty Peddigrew (forward), Samuel Fréchette (forward), Noah Laberge (defender) and Zachary Deleau (defender) complete the team. The Titan selected Bélanger 21st overall in the second round of this year's draft, and Ty Peddigrew, 46th overall. Laberge, Deleau and Fréchette were Titan prospects in the 2022 draft.

“We believe that each player offers unique skills to the team and can add to the roster in their own way,” said Dwyer.

The Acadie-Bathurst Titan's home opener will take place on Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at the KC Irving Regional Center when the team will face the Saint-Jean Sea Dogs. Pre-game activities will begin at 5 p.m. outside and inside the arena.

Titan fans can purchase their tickets online before the home opener.

GO TITAN GO!