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This year we have had terrific participation from both forward Curtis Lazar and goaltender Eamon McAdam. Today we're happy to add a third name to the 2013 list in Quebec Remparts forward Kurt Etchegary.
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| Photo: Quebec Remparts |
Hello to all!
My name is Kurt Etchegary and I’m currently
living in St. John’s, Newfoundland for a few months around my family and
friends. I will be attending the NHL combine this week, followed by the Buffalo
Sabres combine, as well as the Montreal Canadians combine. It has been a wild
two years for me, from being drafted to the Quebec Remparts to attending the
NHL combine/NHL draft and seeing my name on the NHL central scouting list.
My two years with the Quebec Remparts have
been character building in such a professional atmosphere where every single
player is treated like a pro. I’m 100 percent sure it has to be the closest
thing to the NHL in junior hockey. Everyone around the rink and anyone involved
with the Remparts are first class and really make it enjoyable playing for
them.
If you have ever been to the Colisée (our home rink), you will notice the
most supportive and loud fans ever! The dedication and love they show to the
players is incredible, night in and night out, they show up to help us through
each war, whether we are winning or losing. I would like to thank the Remparts
for everything they have let me experience, and please God I will have another
two years with the club to make many more memories, and I can’t forget to
mention that we need a championship!!
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| Photo: Claude Rousseau, Kurt Etchegary and Patrick Roy |
It has been my second straight year with a
disappointing playoff run. It is amazing to be around family, but it is simply
too early for a hockey season to end. We were surprised last year by the
Halifax Mooseheads after being up 3-0 in the second round which was devastating, and this year we were upset by the Rouyn Noranda Huskies again
in the second round, where I believe we were simply out-battled. It is not a
good feeling to be eliminated early like that, and to not have a shot at the
championship, especially when you look at the talent that our team possesses.
On a positive note, I have learned so many great things from the Remparts coaching
staff and especially my head coach, Patrick Roy. He is leaving to go to
Colorado next season, which is a huge disappointment and loss for the players,
however we are all excited for him in his challenges ahead and we all wish him
the best of luck!
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| Photo: Le Soleil |
I am now in the middle of my summer routine
which consists of living in Newfoundland from end of season until mid June
where I have been working very hard with Ryan Power (Power Conditioning Inc.)
in my attempt to be ready for the NHL combine testing on Friday, May.31st followed by the Sabres/Canadians combines like
I mentioned earlier. It is such an honor for me to attend such prestigious
events and I hope to represent the Quebec Remparts with respectable results.
After mid June, I will move to Montreal,
Quebec and continue my training for the rest of the summer. I am looking
forward to attending the NHL draft on June 30th in New Jersey, this
is a once in a lifetime experience that any hockey player dreams of and I am
ecstatic for the big day.
Kurt Etchegary is a forward with the Quebec
Remparts of the QMJHL. He is listed by NHL Central Scouting as 5'11, 185 lbs and
is ranked 72nd amongst skaters from North America. He finished the 2012-13
regular season with 9 goals and 25 points in 31 games and added 8 more points in
10 playoff games. He is ranked 130th overall by ISS.
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