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We have an acquisition to report within the Montreal Canadiens organization.
A new young goaltender is entering the picture!
The Trois-Rivières Lions have signed Quebec-born goaltender Samuel St-Hilaire for the 2026-27 season, adding depth between the pipes.
The Canadiens’ affiliate confirmed the news in the last few minutes.
“The Trois-Rivières Lions have announced the arrival of Samuel St-Hilaire!
After working his way through the QMJHL junior ranks and representing Canada on the international stage, the Quebec-born goaltender is now joining the Lions!”
The 22-year-old from Saint-Elzéar-de-Beauce will continue his professional career in Quebec.
St-Hilaire arrives with one LNAH season under his belt. He spent the latest campaign with the National de Québec, appearing in 18 games.
He also has ECHL experience.
The goaltender made his professional debut in that league, tending the crease for the Wichita Thunder on January 25, 2025.
His junior career unfolded in the QMJHL.
After two seasons with the Sherbrooke Phoenix, he completed his junior career with the Rimouski Océanic.
His QMJHL numbers are impressive.
In 81 regular season games, he posted a 48-24-7 record, a 2.67 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage.
Years of steady development have led him to the Canadiens’ system
One of his best seasons came in 2022-23 with the Phoenix.
The Beauce native posted an 21-5-3 record, a 2.30 goals-against average and one shutout.
Those performances didn’t go unnoticed.
They earned him a nomination for the Patrick Roy Trophy, awarded to the QMJHL’s top goaltender.
That same year, he also represented Canada at the World Junior Championship.
It was an honour that reflected the potential evaluators saw in the young goaltender.
His talent also caught the NHL’s attention.
St-Hilaire took part in rookie camps with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by the Los Angeles Kings the next year.
Returning home fills him with pride.
“Getting the chance to play professionally at home isn’t something everyone gets to experience,” he said.
He joins a group that already includes Anthony Beauregard, Sean Gulka and Vincent Nardone.
Another goaltender has now been added to the Montreal Canadiens’ organizational depth between the pipes.
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