Eagles Choose Goaltender Nicolas Ruccia in QMJHL Draft
Published on June 6, 2020 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Cape Breton Eagles News Release
SYDNEY- The Cape Breton Eagles chose goaltender Nicolas Ruccia from Laval with the 17th overall pick in the opening round of the 2020 QMJHL draft on Friday night.
This past season Ruccia played for Laval-Montreal in the Quebec midget AAA league. The 5'11, 148 pound netminder collected 14 wins in 22 games with a goals against average of 2.54 and a save percentage of 903.
The QMJHL draft continues on Saturday morning at 10 AM. The Eagles hold 17 selections in the remaining 13 rounds, as found below.
ROUND 2
35
ROUND 3
48 (Saint John)
49 (Victoriaville)
ROUND 5
83 (Shawinigan)
91
ROUND 6
98 (Baie-Comeau)
109
ROUND 7
113 (Bathurst)
115 (Gatineau)
127
ROUND 8
138 (Saint John)
ROUND 9
163
ROUND 10
181
ROUND 11
199
ROUND 12
216 (Rimouski)
217
ROUND 13
235
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from June 6, 2020
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- Sea Dogs Add Size and Speed with Two First Round Selections - Saint John Sea Dogs
- Luneau Is First Overall Pick of 2020 Draft Class - QMJHL
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- Eagles Choose Goaltender Nicolas Ruccia in QMJHL Draft - Cape Breton Eagles
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