Beauregard Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer

Alexandre Beauregard, the tough-as-nails forward who scored one of the biggest goals in Saint John Sea Dogs franchise history last year, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The Chicoutimi Sagueneens, his current team, made the announcement today on their website.

Beauregard, 20, played just 41 career games with Saint John but was always a fan favourite because of his gritty and tough play. He scored in double-overtime of Game Six of the President’s Cup final, sending the Sea Dogs to the Memorial Cup for the first time in team history.

Here’s what Beauregard said in a Sagueneens statement, as translated by Google.

"The announcement was a shock, for sure. I do not think it is the end of the world, however. My goal is to return the game to help Saguenéens in the playoffs. "

Sea Dogs captain Jonathan Huberdeau tweeted this to Beauregard today.

@AlexBo125 will be fine !! He is a strong guy #seadogsforlife ! Love my saint-Jerome boy ! #missyou we are all with you !! #goodluckmylove

You can send Beauregard a message on twitter by tweeting @AlexBo125.

We don’t even know what to say. From all of us at SN, get well soon Alexandre Beauregard.

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