Former Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Jeremie Poirier has been named to the American Hockey League's All-Rookie Team.
Other members of last year's Sea Dogs team playing in the AHL this season: William Villeneuve (Toronto Marlies), William Dufour (Bridgeport Islanders), Vincent Sevigny (Bridgeport Islanders), Riley Bezeau (Charlotte Checkers) and Raivis Ansons (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins). Philippe Daoust (Belleville Senators) has missed most of the season with an injury while Ryan Francis (Laval Rocket) has spent the majority of the year in the ECHL.
In 66 games with the Calgary Wranglers this season, Poirier has nine goals and 32 assists, placing him second in AHL rookie defenseman scoring.
From the AHL's news release:
A third-round pick by the Calgary Flames in the 2020 NHL Draft, Jeremie Poirier has collected nine goals and 32 assists for 41 points in 66 games for the league-leading Wranglers in 2022-23. The puck-moving defender is also a perfect 4-for-4 in shootout attempts this season, the best mark in the entire AHL. Poirier, 20, is a native of Valleyfield, Que., and turned pro after four junior seasons with Saint John (QMJHL).
The AHL website also has a feature on Poirier and his adjustment to the pro game.
The first-place Wranglers also feature another Sea Dogs defenseman Yan Kuznetsov, who has five goals and 14 assists in 60 games. Both Poirier and Kuznetsov helped Saint John win a Memorial Cup championship last season.
Other members of last year's Sea Dogs team playing in the AHL this season: William Villeneuve (Toronto Marlies), William Dufour (Bridgeport Islanders), Vincent Sevigny (Bridgeport Islanders), Riley Bezeau (Charlotte Checkers) and Raivis Ansons (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins). Philippe Daoust (Belleville Senators) has missed most of the season with an injury while Ryan Francis (Laval Rocket) has spent the majority of the year in the ECHL.
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