Bradly Nadeau, from Saint-François-de-Madawaska, had barely arrived at the Team Canada junior camp when he was already in the spotlight.
In his first appearance on the ice, Monday morning, he drew praise from his new teammates.
It’s amazing to finally be here, with all the guys. There is a lot of talent on the ice
said Bradly Nadeau, at the microphone of -, after the training session.
Team Canada is fine-tuning its preparation at Petawawa, a military base in Ontario.
The hockey player from northwest New Brunswick was exempt from selection camp last week. His American League team (LAH), THE Wolves from Chicago, needed his services until Saturday.
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Bradly Nadeau, with the Chicago Wolves, in the AHL.
Photo : Wolves de Chicago
After a long trip from Texas, where he played Saturday evening, Bradly Nadeau finally appeared Monday morning, to the great pleasure of Hockey Canada management.
The young 19-year-old striker is the only representative from the Atlantic and he is not there to make up the numbers.
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Junior Team Canada head coach Dave Cameron gives instructions to players during a practice in Petawawa.
Photo: The Canadian Press / Sean Kilpatrick
He is good
assure Dave Cameronthe head coach of the Canadian team.
We receive a skilled player who comes from professional hockey. We loved everything about him at summer camp. He will play a big role in our team.
His teammate, Berkly Cattonis impressed.
He’s good at almost everything. You can see he’s coming from professional hockey
he said, praising the quality of his shot and his skating.
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Berkly Catton, who also plays with the Canadian team.
Photo : The Canadian Press / Darren Calabrese
As is his habit, Bradly Nadeau remains calm in the face of this praise.
My job is just to come here and play the way I play [habituellement]
replies the Acadian.
There is a bit of pressure, due to the fact that his place on Team Canada was confirmed without even having to go through the selection camp process.
I’ll put the pressure aside.
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Junior Team Canada players train at the Petawawa military base for four days.
Photo: The Canadian Press / Sean Kilpatrick
Monday, he played on a trio with Callus Ritchie et Easton Cowantwo first-round picks in 2023.
Tuesday, Bradly Nadeau participated in the power play drills.
Two examples which demonstrate the confidence of his trainer.
Tribute for his father
On Saturday, the Haut-Madawaska Panthers paid tribute to his father, John, with the retirement of his jersey.
Bradly says he is proud of his father, a senior hockey star.
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John Nadeau, during the tribute ceremony at Saint-François-de-Madawaska.
Photo: Nadeau family
Growing up, I always watched my dad play senior hockey, in the community
he adds.
The young hockey player could not be present on site, but was able to see some videos and photos.
I didn’t miss anything, I followed it remotely
he said.
Now it’s his turn to shine.
With information from Jonathan Jobin
