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Rimouski Oceanic

Memorial Cup Day 6: Moncton Earns Spot in Semi-Final with 6-2 Victory Over Host Rimouski

Jordan Orth | May 29, 2025

In the last game of round robin action of the 2025 Memorial Cup, two teams who are very familiar with each other squared off with a spot in the semi-final…

Categories NHL Prospects, QMJHL

2025 Memorial Cup: Players & Teams to Watch

Jordan Orth | May 20, 2025

After an exciting finish to the postseason across the three leagues under the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) umbrella, the field has been set for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski,…

Categories CHL, OHL, QMJHL, WHL

NHL Rumors: Crosby, Rantanen, Flames, More

Kyle Gipe | September 28, 2019

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we look at the Colorado Avalanche and whether they’re making progress on a contract with restricted free agent (RFA) Mikko Rantanen. Plus, several teams could…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, QMJHL, Winnipeg Jets

Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL Retire Sidney Crosby’s No. 87

Josh Karadeema | September 28, 2019

Sidney Crosby has been honored in many different ways his entire career. He has trophies, medals, Stanley Cups and more to show how great of a player he is. But…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, QMJHL

QMJHL Roundup: Sidney Crosby Has No. 87 Retired League-Wide in Oceanic Pre-Game Ceremony

The Canadian Press | September 28, 2019

RIMOUSKI, Que. — The standing ovation lasted more than a minute and forced Sidney Crosby to fight back tears.
Prior to puck drop between the Rimouski Oceanic and Sherbrooke Phoenix, all the attention was on the Pittsburgh Penguins captain who returned …

Categories CHL, QMJHL

These QMJHL Overagers Deserve Deals

Mark Bowie | March 28, 2018

Each season there are countless overage players skating in their final year of Quebec Major Junior Hockey League eligibility while doing everything they can to catch the attention of an…

Categories NHL Prospects, QMJHL

Interview With QMJHL Prospect Eduard Nasybullin

Alessandro Seren Rosso | October 28, 2014

In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular russian portal sports.ru, Rimouski Oceanic defenseman Eduard Nasybullin talks about his first steps in hockey, getting used to Canada, and personal…

Categories NHL Prospects, QMJHL

Top Flyers Prospects To Date

THW Archives | November 22, 2013

The Flyers’ prospect pool has been a laughing stock for quite some time.  Although they’ve put winning teams on the ice, they always seemed to lack in developing prospects through…

Categories NHL Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Frederik Gauthier – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile

THW Archives | June 3, 2013

Besides the mammoth blueliner, Samuel Morin, the Rimouski Oceanic have, they also are in possession of a hulking center in Frederik Gauthier.  He stands 6’5″, but is a very proficient…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Philippe Desrosiers – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Anatoliy Metter | June 3, 2013

  Phillipe Desrosiers THW Close-Up: Team: Rimouski Oceanic Date of Birth: 8/15/1995 Place of Birth: St-Hyacinthe, Quebec Ht:  6’1″     Wt:  187 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Samuel Morin – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile

THW Archives | June 1, 2013

Samuel Morin has been nothing short of a surprise this season.  After being ranked out of the Top 100 in THW’s January Rankings, he’s sky rocketed to 32nd.  Same can…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Jan Kostalek – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile

Fred Poulin | April 10, 2013

Jan Kostalek THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 2/17/1995 Place of birth: Prague, Czech Republic Height: 6’0″ Weight: 182 Shoots: Right Position: Defenseman Twitter Handle: None NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 1st year…

Categories National Juniors, NHL Entry Draft, QMJHL
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