Akkouche claimed off waivers

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs

SAINT JOHN - Saint John Sea Dogs forward Danny Akkouche has been claimed off waivers by the Gatineau Olympiques.

The 19-year-old forward posted four goals and eight assists in 35 games with the Sea Dogs this season. He recently played his 100th career QMJHL game.

Akkouche was used mostly as a defenseman last season but was put back up front this year. The Montreal native bounced around Saint John's lineup in the first half and was recently a healthy scratch.

A fourth-round pick of the Victoriaville Tigres in the 2020 QMJHL Entry Draft, Akkouche played in three games with the Tigres in 2021-22 before joining the Sea Dogs last season.

Akkouche joins a rebuilding Gatineau team that will be in tough to make the playoffs. The Olympiques also feature defenseman Mathis Gauthier, who the Sea Dogs recently traded.