Less than an hour before the end of the holiday trading period in the Maritimes Quebec Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the general manager of the Victoriaville Tigres, Kevin Cloutier, announced that he had sold Justin Larose to the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
In return, the Tigres get their hands on 18-year-old forward Maxime Lambert, as well as several draft picks: 2025 2nd round pick (Drummondville), 2025 3rd round pick (Charlottetown), 2026 2nd round pick (Drummondville). ), 2026 3rd round pick (Drummondville), 2027 1st round pick (Drummondville) and 2027 pick 3rd round 2027 (Cape Breton).
Larose was one of the most coveted players on the trade market.
In 37 games this season, the 19-year-old forward has scored 16 goals and added 21 assists for a total of 37 points. He had an excellent playoff series last year with 16 points in 14 games.
A 2nd round pick of the Félins in 2021, Larose spent the last three and a half seasons in Victoriaville, totaling 173 points in 250 games.
“Justin was drafted and brought up to our team. It was a difficult decision to let him go, but the choices obtained in this transaction will help us greatly for the future. On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank him for everything he has done during his time with us. We wish him good luck in Drummondville. »
Kevin Cloutier, general manager of the Victoriaville Tigres
For his part, Lambert has three goals and two assists in 28 outings with the Voltigeurs since the start of the campaign. The center player will add depth in attack for the Tigers. Last year with the Lévis Knights, Lambert scored 29 goals and collected a total of 54 points.
Brandon Lavoie comes to Victoriaville
The CEO of the Félins also acquired 18-year-old goalie Brandon Lavoie from the Cape Breton Eagles.
In return, Victoriaville gave up defender Loic Mburanumwe and an 11th round selection in 2025 (Victoriaville).
The Tigers’ new acquisitions will join the team this week and will be in uniform on Thursday against the Drakkar.
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