The 2022-2023 season of the Laval Senators’ M11 AA team will be etched in memory for years to come.
Despite losing all their exhibition matches and two out of their initial three season games, the team’s lack of bonding time may have contributed to the rough start. However, what followed was exceptional and resembled something out of a dream.
Their first triumph came in December 2022 when they became the Monteuil Tournament Champions. This win was a turning point for the team, and it gave them the confidence they needed to push forward. But it was the LHLL League Winners title in March 2023 that truly showcased the strength of the team’s bond. They finished first out of 21 teams, a remarkable achievement that was made possible because of the trust and support they had for one another.
In April 2023, the Laval Senators became the Laval Regional Champions, earning their place in the prestigious Chevrolet Cup. This tournament brought together the best teams from across the province, and the Senators made it to the quarter-finals, a testament to their skill and hard work.
The playoffs were the ultimate test of the Senators’ ability to work as a team, and they rose to the occasion. They beat out the top teams to win yet another championship, and it was a moment of pure joy and emotion for both the players and parents.
The bond that the players and parents formed on and off the ice was truly special. Parents were seen crying after the last match, a testament to the emotional connection that had been formed. The leadership of Head Coach Steve Santos and his staff was pivotal in unifying the team and establishing a culture of trust, respect, and encouragement.
The 2022-2023 M11 AA Laval Senators will be remembered not only for their remarkable victories but also for the bond they formed with one another. It was a season that showcased the power of teamwork, and the incredible impact it can have to triumph.
Players:
2 HUNEAULT, XAVIER
3 RENAUD, ZACK
4 QUESNEL, NICOLAS
6 ALMEIDA, DANTE
8 MARTINEZ, DANTE
9 CRISTOFARO, NOAH
10 SANTOS, NICHOLAS
11 ST-YVES, HUGO
12 MONDOUX, TAM-HUY NGUYEN
13 PANAGOPOULOS, NICHOLAS
14 DUCHESNE, ALEXANDRE
15 DE BEAUMONT, JUSTIN
16 BOUTIN, ZACK
19 VIEIRA, LEANDRO
22 DI CIOCCO, ADRIANO
31 TAN, DOMINIC
33 MOREAU, BASTIEN
Coaching Staff :
SANTOS, STEVE
CRISTOFARO, DAVID
TAN, EDWARD
BOUTIN, DAVID
QUESNEL, HUGUES
HUNEAULT, David
