Louis-Joseph Guernon
Felix Potvin
(Jean Girard)- The leading team of the circuit, the JB of Daveluyville, visited the Sauro last Friday evening at the Mégantic Sports Center. With a victory by a score of 5 to 3, the JB slowed down the progress of the local team. In the general classification, the Princeville Cobra takes 3rd place with its victory on Saturday, for 14 points, with 10 games to play. As a result, Coaticook slips to 4th place with 12 points, just like Sauro which follows in 5th place. The number of “points for” fixes the positions, Coaticook having scored 55 goals and Sauro 48.
Nicolas Beauvilliers of Daveluyville got on the scoresheet first with a power play goal in the first period. From the start of the median, his teammate Jimmy Gentès doubled JB’s lead. The Sauro’s response came from the stick of David Côté at 04:23 and 36 seconds later, Louis-Joseph Guernon leveled the score. At 06:09, Étienne Cadorette responded providing a short lead until the goal of Antoine Savard du Sauro, in excess of a skater, for a score of 3 to 3 for the start of the 3rd sequence.
After the first 40 minutes of play, Sauro coach Alain Bisson saw his players resist six penalties, including one lasting 4 minutes, and his goalkeeper Justin Fréchette, with 31 blocked shots, allowed three goals, just like his opposing Alexandre Caron on 26 shots.
The game continued in the 3rd period with the same ardor from the start, by both teams, to the great pleasure of the 568 Sauro supporter spectators. Maxime Boisvert came to spoil the atmosphere with the visitors’ 4th goal at 07:21. Subsequently, two other opportunities presented themselves for the Sauro, with two advantages of a player, which proved to be in vain in the face of the brilliance of the Daveluyville goalkeeper, who rejected a total of 40 shots, including 14 in the last third .
The Daveluyville team is strongly structured with players of different calibers, while of the visitors’ five goals, four were from players who play or have played at senior AAA and one from junior AA, while on the Sauro side , the majority come from the college, junior and local calibers. Justin Fréchette, the local goaltender, allowed five goals on the 41 shots aimed at his net.
Two games are on the Sauro schedule this weekend. Friday, November 22 Lac-Mégantic visits the Nordick Blades of Val-Des-Sources, at 8:30 p.m. at the Connie Dion arena. The next day at the Mégantic Sports Center, the annual confrontation of the Lac-Mégantic and La Guadeloupe teams will be held, with the juniors at 6:30 p.m. and the seniors at 8:45 p.m. This occasion is special, due to the fact that supporters of both teams travel there in large numbers.
How can local hockey teams like Sauro balance the desire to be competitive with the importance of developing local talent and fostering a sense of community pride?
Here are some open-ended questions tailored to the hockey article, divided into thematic sections:
**I. Game Analysis and Team Performance**
* What were the key factors that contributed to Daveluyville’s victory over Sauro?
* Considering the different player caliber levels on each team, do you think the outcome of the game was fair?
* How well do you think Sauro played in this game? What are their strengths and weaknesses as a team?
**II. Player Performance and Goaltending**
* Nicolas Beauvilliers, Jimmy Genets, and Maxime Boisvert scored crucial goals for Daveluyville. What specific skills or strategies do these players bring to the ice that make them impactful?
* How would you rate the performance of the two goalies, Justin Fréchette (Sauro) and Alexandre Caron (Daveluyville)?
* What can Sauro’s coaching staff work on to improve the team’s performance in front of the net?
**III. Cost of Victory:**
* Daveluyville’s roster includes players from higher levels of hockey. Do you think this trend of teams signing high-caliber players who have previously played at senior levels is necessary? Do you feel this decreases the spirit of local competition?
* How might smaller towns and teams attract and retain talented players without relying on imports?
* What are the ethical implications of teams signing players from higher levels?
**IV. The Importance of Rivalries**
* The article emphasizes the upcoming rivalry game between Lac-Mégantic and La Guadeloupe. What makes these types of games so special for both players and fans?
* What are the benefits of strong local sporting rivalries?
* How can the organizers and media amplify the excitement surrounding these match-ups for the fanbase?
**V. Building Community and Support**
* The article mentions 568 fans attended the Sauro game. How can local hockey teams effectively engage the community and increase fan participation?
* What role can media coverage play in promoting interest in local sports?
* How can teams ensure that their games are accessible and enjoyable for all members of the community?
By structuring these questions within themes, you create a natural flow for a thoughtful discussion. Remember, these are just starting points – be open to exploring new tangents and following the conversation wherever it leads!
