Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Wednesday the names of the six players that have been selected finalists for its Top Defenceman Award for the 2025-26 season.
Each of the finalists were determined through a voting process completed by the CJHL’s nine-member leagues, for their respective efforts, during the course of the campaign.
Among those on the list was Rockland Nationals Captain Mathys Laurent, a recent Concordia University commit. Laurent, the backbone of the Nationals has been deployed in every scenario and logged over 22 minutes per game. In addition, Laurent led all CCHL defencemen in scoring with 54 points (10 goals, 44 assists) in 51 games.
His 21 power-play assists ranked first among defencemen and tied for third overall, serving as a driving force behind Rockland’s league-best 29.9% success rate with the man advantage. On a national scale, his production placed him tied for third among all defencemen across the CJHL. Laurent’s value extends far beyond the numbers. His leadership, composure, and ability to elevate his team in critical moments have been instrumental in the Nationals’ success all season long.
The CCHL’s Top Defenceman looks to continue that at the Centennial Cup in May.
Congratulations on being named to the CJHL’s list of finalists!
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