Lavallée returning to Ramblers

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs

FREDERICTON - It looks like the Saint John Sea Dogs have one less overager currently attending training camp.

The Maritime Hockey League's Amherst Ramblers announced Saturday afternoon that 20-year-old forward Charles-Antoine Lavallée will return to the club this coming season. Lavallée has been attending Sea Dogs training camp on a loan from the Cape Breton Eagles.

Charles-Antoine Lavallée is coming back to Amherst! #GoRamsGo

Welcome back Chucky!! pic.twitter.com/MBTyyCriVA

— Amherst JrA Ramblers (@AmherstRamblers) August 24, 2024

Lavellée played in both of Saint John's pre-season games against the Charlottetown Islanders, scoring a goal in the team's opener this past Tuesday.

The Quebec City native recorded 15 goals and nine assists in 39 games with the Eagles last season. He also appeared in 18 games with the Ramblers where he registered 15 goals and 11 assists.

Three overagers remain at Sea Dogs training camp and they are all defensemen: Matteo Mann, Nate Tivey and Joseph Ianniello. The wildcard here is Mann who, as a Philadelphia Flyers prospect, has a shot at playing pro hockey this season.

Another move or two is likely on the way on this front. It would be very unusual for a team to use all three overage spots on defensemen – especially a rebuilding team like Saint John that wants to give its younger defensemen plenty of ice time and has a clear need for veteran scoring help.

The QMJHL's August trade deadline is Sunday but overagers can still be traded afterwards.