The young Quebec porter became the second woman to win a game in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (LHJMQ) on Friday evening.
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The goalkeeper was to his advantage.
During the week, we will explain to you the Outstanding debut of Eve Gascon in the QMJHL. A few days ago, the 18-year-old Canadian became the third woman to play in net for a Quebec junior team. On the night of Friday to Saturday, she put her mitt on the history books even more, becoming the second goalkeeper to win a match in this division, the first since four-time Olympic champion Charline Labonte at the dawn of the 21st century. century.
Lined up for the first time, the native of Terrebonne participated in the success of the Gatineau Olympiques against the Drummondville Voltigeurs with a score of 7 to 3. Eve Gascon stopped 23 of the 27 pucks that were sent to her this evening. there, in front of 3928 spectators. Enough to allow him to receive two honors that will undoubtedly remain in his memory: the first star of the meeting and … his name added in the NHL 2022 game, where he is now the drafter when we play it in franchise mode !
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“Just talking about it gives me chills,” she smiled in remarks taken up by Le Droit. When I heard the crowd, I got chills too. I am really happy. It was a beautiful moment. One of the best moments of my career! It’s really fun. To live that with the guys, too, it’s incredible.
“When she was told on Thursday night that she had the start, I didn’t sense that she was nervous. She just told me she would be ready. She arrived this morning with a big smile. Rémi Poirier was on the ice, in training. He was able to give him a little pat on the pads to encourage him. Afterwards, Eve just did her job,” said coach Louis Robitaille.