The Océanic has two meetings with its supporters this weekend with the visit of the Saguenéens de Chicoutimi, Friday evening, and that of the Tigres de Victoriaville, Sunday afternoon.
Tomorrow’s match will be marked by the official season launch ceremonies which coincide with unrestricted access to the Sun Life Financial Coliseum.
Back from five weeks spent at the Anaheim Ducks camp, Tyson Hinds is expected to make his comeback, although a minor injury afflicts him somewhat. “I’ll be able to play tomorrow. That’s why I took it relaxed today. I got treated and tomorrow I will be top shape », He assures us.
“Tyson arrived yesterday morning with a small injury that was bothering him. He skated anyway, but not today. It is an uncertain case for Friday ”, somewhat qualified his head coach.
The 18-year-old defenseman has tasted every moment of his time in California. “I learned a lot, it’s a shame to miss two games with the Océanic, but I gained experience there. The game is really different. Everything is faster. A professional life is very different from a junior. But, I’m glad to be back. My goal is to help the team win, improve and move forward. We have great chemistry for the start of the season. I want to bring the offensive and the defensive. I want to be a defender who is able to answer what Serge is going to ask me. I want to be an important player with the team, ”he explains.
Things have happened since his arrival in Rimouski last January in a transaction with Shawinigan. He was notably selected by the Ducks in 3e round in the last NHL draft, after a very conclusive second half of the season with the Oceanic.
“My departure from the Cataractes really boosted my confidence. Coming here has helped me take my game to the next level. I want to continue on this streak and keep improving. “
Time to bounce back
For his part, Serge Beausoleil wants his team to demonstrate more cohesion as quickly as possible, now that the 21 players, in addition to the three goalkeepers, are available.
“This is our opener, I expect the guys to bounce back. Last Sunday against Quebec, our intensity was not there three periods, ”says the head coach.
Louis Robin’s comeback allows him to count on his first twelve attackers. It is possible that he finds himself on the trio of Xavier Cormier. “I’m going to shuffle and shuffle the cards. We have enough old eyes in the frame to see when there is a little something that can click. I try as much as possible to find the combinations that will pay off. “
The head coach and managing director was also questioned about the situation in Victoriaville where two players are on the suspension of the league following criminal charges of a sexual nature filed against them.
“It has an impact on everyone. We must continue to educate and not hesitate to talk about it with the players. We talk about it very often. All that is respect, consent, respect for diversity, we must continue to supervise our young people. And, we must help the victims, our thoughts must go to them. But, at the same time, we are in a society of law where we are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. We have to let things go. Often, the social tribunal nails them to the pillory. I’m a history teacher and I know what it’s like to be pilloried. Doing that in front of the Colosseum, I’m not sure that would be the best way to do it, ”he emphasizes.
In short
Patrik Hamrla will be entitled to a third start in front of the net … It seems that the use of a second goalkeeper will be done during the three-game five-day streak next week … Recovered from his injury, Swiss forward Louis Robin will make his official debut in the QMJHL on Friday night …
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