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Wolves land major junior forward

Matthew Grouchy spent parts of four seasons in the QMJHL, rounding out his junior career in Port Alberni, B.C.
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Matthew Grouchy (supplied)

THUNDER BAY – If Lakehead’s latest recruit lives up to his name, the Thunderwolves' opponents may want to think twice before tangling with him in the corner.

The OUA team, whose 2020-21 season won’t start before January at the earliest because of COVID-19, on Friday announced the signing of former QMJHL left-winger Matthew Grouchy.

The Labrador City, N.L. native spent parts of four seasons in major junior, splitting time between Charlottetown, Quebec and Gatineau before finishing off the 2019-20 campaign with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL.

Grouchy, 20, hit double digits in goals in three of his four seasons, collecting a career high 47 points with Quebec in 2018-19.

"I am excited for the opportunity to attend Lakehead University and further my studies. It has always been a goal of mine to play hockey at the highest level possible and I believe Lakehead was the best option to help me achieve that goal,” the 6-foot-1 Grouchy said in a release issued by the team.

Grouchy is a huge addition to the team, said LU coach Andrew Wilkins.

"After watching Matthew over the past couple of seasons, we noticed his high hockey IQ with strong skating ability, a skill set of possessing pucks and making plays to create offence,” Wilkins said. “(He’s) an offensive element we have been looking for that will most definitely help our group.

"After a successful Junior Career, we feel Matthew's best hockey is in front of him and we look forward to his development with our program.”



Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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