Villeneuve was named to the league's second all-star team on Friday, joining Cape Breton Eagles d-man Adam McCormick on the backend. Forwards Felix Robert (Sherbrooke), Alex-Olivier Voyer (Sherbrooke) and Jakob Pelletier (Moncton) along with goaltender Samuel Hlavaj (Sherbrooke) were also named to the team.
Villeneuve, the second overall pick in the 2018 QMJHL Entry Draft, had a breakout season offensively, recording nine goals and 49 assists in 64 games. He led all QMJHL defensemen in both points (58) and assists (49).
The 18-year-old will no doubt hear his name called in the first few rounds of the NHL Draft (whenever that takes place).
Villeneuve was nominated for the league's defensemen of the year along with Jordan Spence (Moncton) and Justin Bergeron (Rimouski). Spence won the award (which was presented by former Sea Dog Thomas Chabot).
No Sea Dogs made the league's first all-star or rookie all-star teams.
Sea Dogs rookie forward Joshua Roy, the first overall pick in last year's QMJHL Entry Draft, had a strong rookie campaign - especially in the second half - but it's hard to argue that he had a better overall season than those who made the team. Roy finished the season with 16 goals and 28 assists in 60 games. 26 of his 44 points came in the new year.
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