Sunday, April 26, 2026

Notebook: Joseph nominated for another award

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MONCTON - Saint John Sea Dogs forward Alexis Joseph was named a finalist for the QMJHL's Sidney Crosby Trophy, which is awarded annually to the league's rookie of the year.

Moncton Wildcats defenseman Tommy Bleyl won the award. Victoriaville Tigres forward Egor Shilov was also nominated.


Joseph finished sixth in rookie scoring with 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 54 games. Notably, he was the only 16-year-old player in the top six. In addition to 18 power-play points, he led all rookies with four shorthanded goals. The Sea Dogs’ second-leading scorer, Joseph will not be eligible for the NHL Draft until 2027.

Joseph was also nominated for the Michel-Bergeron Trophy, which is awarded annually to the offensive rookie of the year, and the Paul-Dumont Trophy, which is awarded to the personality of the year.

Bleyl, meanwhile, was also named the QMJHL's defenseman of the year.

LONGEST SEA DOGS GAME
How does the longest game in Sea Dogs history compare to Thursday's four overtime contest between the Moncton Wildcats and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada?

The Sea Dogs have never had a game go beyond double overtime – but they came very close twice during the 2011 President Cup final against the Gatineau Olympiques. Game 4 of that series is the longest in Sea Digs history, lasting 99:16 with Ryan Tesink scoring at 19:16 of the second overtime. The second longest is Game 6, which lasted 95:45 and ended at 15:45 of the second overtime with Alexandre Beauregard scoring the Cup clinching goal.

Saint John has only gone to double overtime four times in team history.
Thursday's game between the Wildcats and Armada was the fifth longest in league history.

BALDWIN RELEASED
It looks like Everett Baldwin's season is officially over.

The Sea Dogs defenseman signed a tryout with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch a few weeks ago but was released on Monday with the regular season coming to a close. Baldwin did not appear in any games with Syracuse.

The Crunch are the AHL affiliate of the Tamp Bay Lightning, the club that drafted Baldwin in the fifth round of last year's NHL Draft.
The 19-year-old recorded 15 goals and 29 assists in 62 regular season games with the Sea Dogs. He is expected to play at Providence College in the fall.

VITO'S HIRE RICHER
The Saint John Vito's have named former Sea Dogs forward Philip Richer the team's new head coach.

Richer spent parts of two seasons with the Sea Dogs, recording a goal and three assists in 45 games. He also played with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Miramichi Timberwolves during his junior career.


Richer’s coaching resume includes beginning his career as an Assistant Coach with the Miramichi Timberwolves, followed by four seasons as Head Coach of the Miramichi Rivermen U18 program. He also served four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Saint John U18 Vito’s program. His experience extends to the junior level as General Manager and Head Coach of the St. Stephen Aces of the Maritime Hockey League. Most recently, Richer spent the past two seasons as Director of Hockey Operations and Skill Coach with the U15 Southern Rangers.

At the high-performance level, Richer has participated in three Hockey Canada U17 national programs and served as Head Coach of Team New Brunswick at the 2019 Canada Games. He has been selected to return to the Canada Games in 2027 as an Assistant Coach with Team New Brunswick and has completed Hockey Canada’s National Skills Certification.

In addition to coaching, Richer has extensive experience in scouting and player evaluation. He has served as a scout with the Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) for the past six seasons, contributing to player identification, recruitment, and advancement at the elite level.

Richer replaces Randy Jones as head coach of the under-18 Vito's.

WILDCATS/ARMADA VIDEO
Here's another video of Saturday's "post-game activities" between the Wildcats and Armada.


Former Sea Dogs forward Jacob Beaulieu was given an unsportsmanlike misconduct for his actions.

Game 3 is Monday night in Boisbriand.

OTHER THINGS
  • Thomas Chabot and the Ottawa Senators had their season come to an end on Saturday, falling 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes and losing the first round playoff series 4-0. Chabot, who did not look fully healthy, was held pointless and was a -6 in the series. The 29-year-old returned to action just a few weeks after suffering a broken forearm.
  • Former Sea Dogs forward Aidan MacIntosh and the Evansville Thunderbolts have advanced to the Southern Professional Hockey League final. They'll play either the Knoxville Ice Bears or Peoria Rivermen in the championship series. MacIntosh has a goal and two assists in seven playoff games.
  • Toronto Marlies players get their names added to the walls of Coca-Cola Coliseum after they debut with the Maple Leafs. William Villeneuve has been added.
  • The Telegram has a story on the Newfoundland Regiment's successful inaugural campaign. It also sounds like the team is considering a bid on the 2028 Memorial Cup.
  • In their season ending press conference, the Quebec Remparts remain confident that they can get both James Scantlebury and American Carter Meyer to report to the team next season. Scantlebury spent this past season with the USHL's Chicago Steel while Meyer played with the USNTDP.
  • Further chaos could be incoming.
  • A look at some of the ice time numbers from Thursday's four overtime game between the Wildcats and Armada.
  • The Truro Bearcats have taken a 3-1 series lead over the Edmundston Blizzard in the Maritime Junior Hockey League final. Game 5 is Monday night in Truro. The winner of the series will represent the MHL in next month's Centennial Cup in Summerside.
  • Former Baie-Comeau Drakkar forward Justin Poirier, the younger brother of former Sea Dogs defenseman Jeremie Poirier, has officially entered the NCAA's transfer portal. He spent this past season at the University of Maine.
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