Mattawa Voyageurs Jr. 'A' Hockey Club

VOYAGEURS ADD 10 PLAYERS AT GMHL DRAFT

Sunday, 20 May 2012 09:12
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The Mattawa Voyageurs management team took part in the league's annual meeting and draft last weekend and are proud to have completed there 2012-13 draft by adding the following players:

1st Round - John Sweet - Deseronto Storm (GMHL) - GP 31 G 48 A 39

1st Round - Travis Rose - North Bay Trappers Midget AAA (GNML) - GP 29 G 7 A 14

2nd Round - Brett Maracle - Deseronto Storm (GMHL) - GP 37 G 15 A 34

4th Round - Brad Cauchy - West Ferris Secondary School Trojans - GP 17 G 7 A 6

5th Round - Thomas Hamilton - West Ferris Secondary School Trojans - GP 18 G 5 A 8

5th Round - Ty Backer - Mattawa Rockets

6th Round - Ryan Robertson - North Bay ON

7th Round - Jessy Beauparlant - St Charles ON

9th Round - James Tulloch - St-Joseph Scollard Hall Bears - GP 15 G 2 A 8

10th Round - Traded to Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks to acquire rights to Peter Quedent

I would like to welcome all to the Mattawa Voyageurs Jr "A" Hockey Club

Last Updated on Sunday, 20 May 2012 09:21

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Thursday, 29 March 2012 19:28
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With the conclusion of the 2011-2012 season, the Mattawa voyageurs are very proud of their accomplishments in their first year. It has been a learning experience for us, we would like to thank all the players,  the volunteers, billet families and the sponsors along with the great staff at the Mike Rodden Arena for a successful year.

As one season ends the next starts as Dean Harvey is at work already icing a competitive team for the 2012-2013 year. We have some returning players but Dean is also working with scouts in Russia, the Czech Republic and the United States. The league's annual draft is coming up soon in Barrie on May 13th so the coaching staff have a lot to do to get ready.  If you'rre interested in becoming a player for the Voyageurs, you can fill out a registration form under schedule/training camp on the Mattawa Voyageurs website.

There will be alot happening in the next few weeks for the Voyageurs so keep checking the website and local paper to keep up with the latest news and player signings.

Danny Pedneaud, President
Mattawa Voyageurs Jr "A" Hockey

NEW PLAYERS PAYING OFF DIVIDENDS

Monday, 09 January 2012 18:45
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With the second part of the season on it's way and a few player changes before the January 10th cut off day, coach Dean Harvey and staff have been busy.

DJ Champagne is pleased to be joining the Mattawa Voyageurs for the second half of the 2011/2012 GMHL season coming from the rival Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks in a Christmas break trade that saw the Lumberjacks receive future considerations from the Voyageurs. Champagne had skated with the Voyageurs during training camp but the teams could not come to terms on a agreement on a trade.  DJ is a five year GMHL veteran that has played for coach Harvey 2 years ago while he was an assistant with the Powassan Dragons in 2009/2010 season.

"DJ brings a ton of veteran experience and toughness to the Voyageurs and can play both forward or defence which makes him a valuable asset to the coaching staff during games.  He is a player who will only flourish with this group and increased ice time and become a key player in the stretch run and playoffs this season" said coach Harvey.  "When DJ played for me in Powassan, he was a player who would go through a wall for me and he is only older and stronger now at 20 years old and his 6'1" 205lbs frame" added Harvey.

Champagne had the same praise for his new bench boss.  "Coach Dean has always been straight forward with me and has always given me respect as a player and demands the same.  I am leaving a good team in the Lumberjacks but I know I am coming to a well coached and hard working Mattawa team and am excited to start the new year with them and contribute to the continued success going into the second half and playoffs" said Champagne.

The Voyageurs added a new goalie in Maxime Rousseau. Rousseau will be another top goalie in the GMHL with experience playing in the QMJHL and the OJHL.  Having two 21 year old goalies, bringing in Maxine will give the Voyageurs a seasoned veteran for next year also. Mattawa's third goalie Jake McTaggart has been sent to Algoma for the remainder of the season to get some ice time but he will return next year as he is only on loan.

Coach Dean then struck a deal with Elliot Lake for two players, Garrett Nystedt and Nelson Morningstar both 21 year olds that will give leadership to the team.  Nystedt played for the Bobcats in their first season and went on to play NCAA hockey in the States.  He is a fast, hard hitting leader that will help control a young Mattawa team.

VOYAGEURS SPLIT WEEKEND SERIES

After a loss in Temiscaming on Friday night, the Voyageurs responded with a win on Sunday afternoon as they beat the Elliot Lake Bobcats 5-4 in overtime. This was the first time Mattawa has beaten the defending league champions. Some newcomers contributed with a goal as Champagne scored and Nystedt netted the winner and added an assist in the game. With time counting down till the January 10th deadline, who knows what Coach Harvey has up his sleeve.

Some Voyageurs will leave Tuesday morning for the annual GMHL All-Star Game which will be played on Tuesday night in Gravenhurst.  Goalie Adrian Harvillard will be playing for Team World while Mike Dumont, Addison Robidas and Nick MacMillian will play for the North American Team.

On Friday, the Voyageurs will be in Lefroy for a game and the next home game will be on January 20th against Temiscaming.  You don't want to miss this one. See you there.  "GO VOYAGEURS GO!"

Last Updated on Monday, 09 January 2012 19:12