During a press conference held on Wednesday, the Quebec National had several good news to announce, starting with its return to the North American Hockey (LNAH) League for the 2025-2026 season.
The organization also took the opportunity to announce the appointment of Alexandre Picard as head coach and managing director. This announcement also marked the end of his player career.
Choice of first round of the Blue Jackets of Columbus, 8th in total during the NHL recovery in 2004, Picard had a busy professional career. He notably played 67 NHL games, all with the Blue Jackets. In 2012, he won the Calder Cup with Norfolk’s admirals in the American League, also appointed player par excellence of the playoffs. Subsequently, he continued his career in Europe, playing in Switzerland, Czech Republic, Russia, China and Austria.
-He joined the LNAH in 2018-2019. In 115 regular season games played with the Marquis de Jonquière and Le National de Québec, he collected 123 points. His passage in the league was marked by his undeniable talent and his leadership, which notably earned him the role of captain with the Marquis.
A page turns to Alexandre Picard, who is now starting a new chapter behind the bench. Good retirement and a lot of success in your new functions.
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