Forestiers d’Amos Lean on Veterans for M18 AAA Season Kickoff
The puck has dropped on a new season in the Quebec M18 AAA Hockey League, and for the Forestiers d’Amos, the recipe for success is clear — experience will lead the way. Their season opener takes place at the Complexe sportif Desjardins, where they’re hosting the Élites de Jonquière, and expectations are already being set by head coach Jean-Daniel Charron.
This year’s roster blends local talent and reinforcements from outside the region. Fourteen players hail from Abitibi-Témiscamingue, while six newcomers have joined from other areas, including 17-year-old forwards Cédric Laberge and Eliott Duval, both of whom wore the Forestiers jersey last season. Seven veterans are returning to the lineup, giving Charron the depth and maturity he believes will shape the team’s hard-working identity from the start.
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Among the returning veterans are five players from Rouyn-Noranda, including goaltender Jacob Sass, defensemen Jérémy Quévillon and Louis-Gabriel Dorval, and forward Colin Boulianne. Another late addition came in the form of 17-year-old Lucas Perreault, who was released from the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL. His arrival adds even more maturity to the squad, with Charron noting that several of his 17-year-olds had junior-level tryouts and bring valuable perspective to the M18 AAA game.
Still, one key name won’t be on the ice for Amos this year. Last season’s top scorer, Jérémy Jarret, earned a spot with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL. For the coaching staff, his departure was expected and even celebrated, since the program’s ultimate mission is to develop players ready to step into major junior hockey.
Charron admits it’s difficult to rank his team within the league this early, especially with so much parity across clubs. However, he’s confident that the group’s veterans will help new players adapt quickly to the standards set by the organization. For him, success isn’t just about skill, but about effort in the areas that don’t require flashy plays: blocking shots, maintaining intensity, and sticking to details that win games. These, he insists, are non-negotiables.
The Forestiers’ opening weekend will be busy, with a pair of home games against Jonquière, followed by another tough matchup next weekend against the defending champions, the Chevaliers de Lévis. Last season, Amos finished fourth in their division before being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Intrépide de Gatineau.
Now, with more veterans, a stronger foundation, and an attitude centered on work ethic, the Forestiers d’Amos hope this season can push them further. Whether they climb the standings remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the tone has already been set — experience and effort will define their identity this year.
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