Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Morin, Groulx make NHL Central Scouting's final rankings

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs
Two Saint John Sea Dogs cracked NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of North American skaters.

Forward Zachary Morin was ranked 103rd overall while forward Olivier Groulx was listed at 186th.

Morin had a strong start to his first QMJHL season but struggled with consistency in the second half, finishing his rookie year with 16 goals and 20 assists in 50 games. He also appeared in four games with the USHL's Youngstown Phantoms to start the year.

Groulx, meanwhile, became Saint John's top centre following the trade of captain Eriks Mateiko. Playing in his first full QMJHL season, Groulx posted 17 goals and 24 assists while suiting up for all 64 of Saint John's games.
Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters was the top-ranked North American skater followed by Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit and Boston College's James Hagens.

The top-ranked QMJHL skater was Caleb Desnoyers of the Moncton Wildcats, who was ranked seventh.

The 2025 NHL Draft will take place June 27-28 in Los Angeles.

Sea Dogs prospect Samuel Doyon-Cataquiz, meanwhile, was ranked 32nd amongst North American goaltenders. Doyon-Cataquiz was selected by the Sea Dogs in the 14th round of the 2023 QMJHL Entry Draft.

The 17-year-old appeared in 43 games with the Bishop Kearney Selects under-18 squad this past season, posting a 28-14-0 record to go along with a 2.29 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.

It's unclear if Doyon-Cataquiz – who appeared in one BCHL game this season – will report to Saint John next season. The American is committed to Quinnipiac University for the 2026-27 season, which is quickly turning into a popular spot for QMJHL players. Sea Dogs captain Nate Tivey will play for the Bobcats next season.
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