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Matthew Boudreau is leading the Quebec midget rankings in scoring with 29 points in 17 games.

The Halifax Mooseheads are a young team, but one of their youngest, brightest prospects isn't even on the roster -- centre Matthew Boudreau.

The slick 16-year-old, a third-round draft choice in June, was sent back to the Quebec midget AAA ranks out of training camp because the Mooseheads didn't want him in a part-time role in the QMJHL. And he's destroying the league, No. 1 in the scoring race with nine goals and 20 assists for 29 points in 17 games with Saint-Eustache.

The 5-foot-9, 149-pounder impressed in the QMJHL pre-season, particularly on the power play and in the shootout, and is certain of a roster spot next season.

Could he be on the verge of a call-up to the Mooseheads, perhaps during the mid-season trade period?

"You never know," said Mooseheads GM Cam Russell. "It depends what decisions we make at Christmas. The other side is, he’s having such a good year, the only way you bring him back here is if he’s a regular. There’s no benefit if he’s only in every second or third game."

Boudreau will likely represent Quebec at the world under-17 hockey challenge in December. Mooseheads forward Brent Andrews, as well as defence prospects Jamie Bishop and Trey Lewis, are good bets for Team Atlantic.

I agree with Cam stepping aside and letting someone coach.....I mean sometimes a new approach is all you need. And from what I know personally he can't organize a curfew for the kids let alone a...

By AFan

Re: Mooseheads smacked around on the road

Maybe now is the time for Cam to consider going up stairs full time and bring in a new coaching staff for next year. It obviously hasn't worked for the last three years, so maybe a change is required.

By ratcat0072

Re: Mooseheads smacked around on the road

how embarrassing , shows the kind of guy he always was.

By chief wiggam

Re: Paul charged with attempted robbery