QMJHL Halifax Mooseheads

Mooseheads Acquire L'Heureux & Desnoyers from Moncton

Published on June 3, 2020 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Halifax Mooseheads News Release


Halifax, N.S. - The Halifax Mooseheads and General Manager Cam Russell made a big splash on Wednesday as the QMJHL Trade Period opened. Russell announced the acquisitions of forwards Zachary L'Heureux and Elliot Desnoyers from Moncton in exchange for five draft picks. Halifax sends 2nd and 3rd round picks in 2020 back to the Cats along with a 5th in 2021 and 2nd and 3rd round selections in 2022

L'Heureux burst onto the QMJHL scene last season after being made the third overall pick at the 2019 Entry Draft. He was a finalist for the QMJHL Rookie of the Year Award after tying for most points scored by a rookie with 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists).

Desnoyers will be entering his 18-year-old season and is also a former 1st round pick of the Wildcats after he was selected 18th overall in 2018. Known for his leadership qualities, Desnoyers scored 35 points (11 goals, 25 assists) in 61 games last season. Of his 11 goals, five were game-winning. The Saint-Hyacinthe, QC native has a total of 66 points in 122 career regular season games.

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The QMJHL Trade Period ends at 1pm ADT today. The 1st Round of the QMJHL Entry Draft will be held online this Friday night at 7:30pm ADT where your Mooseheads hold the 14th and 18th overall selections. Fans can watch the draft live on the QMJHL's YouTube page. Rounds 2-14 will be held on Saturday beginning at 10am ADT.

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