Marc-Olivier Roy scored the game-winner in a wild third period, Raphaël Précourt turned aside 42 shots and the Blizzard won their record-tying fifth national title.
Lee Shurgot and Tyson Buczkowski scored in the shootout as the Blazers edged the Jr. Canadiens to win bronze.
Making Dreams Come True
During U18 Club Nationals, the Hockey Canada Foundation made Dreams Come True for 30 players in St-Hyacinthe.
Sixteen years after winning bronze with the Blizzard, Mikaël Tam is back at U18 Club Nationals, this time as a coach.
After winning CWG silver with Saskatchewan, seven Saskatoon Blazers are leaning on that experience at nationals.
Inspired by his older brother, Caleb Desnoyers is representing Saint-Hyacinthe on the national stage with the Gaulois.
The offensively minded Pacific champions are adapting defensively to compete for a national title in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Focused on consistency and culture, the Central champions are taking things one game at a time in Saint-Hyacinthe.
The Quebec reps hope to build on the lessons learned this season to restore their tradition of success.
The Gaulois have adapted to challenges and are ready to host Canada’s top U18 teams at Stade L.-P.-Gaucher.
Forty-four officials have been selected for the Esso Cup, Men’s U18 National Club Championship and Centennial Cup.
Scoring 302 goals, the West Region champions are running an offensive clinic on their way to Saint-Hyacinthe.
The Atlantic champs have their sights set on a national title after building confidence on the way to Saint-Hyacinthe.
Five teams will join the host Gaulois in Saint-Hyacinthe. Who will be crowned the 48th national U18 club champions?
Rockets versus Flames. Who makes their second appearance at nationals and represents the Pacific in Saint-Hyacinthe?
Kings. Wild. Blazers. Wildcats. Who will win the West in Warman and represent the region in Saint-Hyacinthe?
Lions. Blizzard. Vikings. Estacades. Gaulois. Who will be Quebec champion and make the trip to Saint-Hyacinthe?
Trappers. Jr. Canadiens. Canucks. 73’s. Generals. Jr. Spitfires. Who represents the Central Region in Saint-Hyacinthe?
Knights. Flyers. Growlers. Caps. Majors. Who wins their way to Saint-Hyacinthe and represents the East Coast?
The host Gaulois take on the Pacific champs when the 2023 Men’s U18 National Club Championship begins April 24.
Hockey Canada has unveiled the host communities for six national and international events, from B.C. to Nova Scotia.