Huberdeau Returning To The Station

Another current NHL player has been added to the list of confirmed players for the Saint John Sea Dogs alumni game.

The Sea Dogs announced today via social media that former captain Jonathan Huberdeau, now with the Florida Panthers, will take part in the Aug. 8 alumni game at Harbour Station. The game is part of the 2015 Wallace McCain Memorial Alumni Reunion.

Huberdeau is the franchise leader in points, recording 257 in 195 games as a Sea Dog. He also added 69 points in 55 playoff games.

The now 22-year-old played a major role in helping the Sea Dogs win three straight regular season titles, back-to-back President Cup championships and a Memorial Cup title.

In 2011, Huberdeau was named the QMJHL playoff and Memorial Cup MVP.

In 196 NHL games with the Panthers, Huberdeau has recorded 38 goals and 75 assists. He won the league’s Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2013.

Huberdeau joins Nathan Beaulieu, Simon Despres, Eric Gelinas, Mike Thomas, Michael Kirkpatrick, Jason Cameron, Zack Phillips, Stephen MacAulay and Kevin Gagne as confirmed players for the game. All 10 were part of the 2011 Memorial Cup championship Sea Dogs squad.

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