Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of QMJHL
- Name: Mathieu Perreault
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-01-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted: 2006
- Hometown: Drummondville, Quebec
- Acquired: 6th round (177th overall), 2006 by WAS
- Playing In: Pro
Mathieu Perreault
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Perreault had a dynamite preseason his rookie year in junior, and a quick start to the regular season. Though he ran into bouts of inconsistency in the second half of the season, Perreault finished the year strongly, finishing eighth on the team in points with an impressive 52 points, good enough for fifth in the league among rookies. Perreault was a fixture on the Titan second line, and used his quickness to his advantage on a regular basis. He elevated his game drastically in the playoffs.
2006-07: With only one year in the QMJHL under his belt, Perreault flashed his high offensive upside and broke out in the 2006-07 season. He tallied 119 points (41 goals and 78 assists) in only 67 games. He was named offensive player of the month in November.
2007-08: Perreault laced up in 65 games for Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL), leading the league in points (114) and showing how to be a team playing by racking up 80 assists. He finished third on the team in goal (34) and tied for fifth in the league and third among forwards at +33. He was awarded the Jean Beliveau Trophy as the league’s leading scorer and also won second-team QMJHL All-Star and second-team CHL All-Star honors. He was a member of the QMJHL team in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge and was named QMJHL Offensive Player of the Week twice (11/4 and 2/10). He established a team record with a 27-game point-scoring streak (11/28 – 2/15), the longest streak of the year in the QMJHL. Perreault was also honored as the Offensive Player of the Month in March for his stellar play. He saw action in 12 postseason games, scoring three goals and 19 assists. He made his professional debut in the Calder Cup playoffs, playing three games for Hershey (AHL).
Talent Analysis
Perreault is a quick and shifty skater who is a slick playmaker with the puck, boasting great vision and a keen awareness of his teammates. He has a quick shot, but is just as quick to send fast passes across the goalmouth to waiting teammates. He is an adept centerman, putting up a strong winning percentage despite his diminutive size. He has proven to be a clutch, big-game players in his first year with the Titan, and will be counted on to build on this next season.
Future
While his lack of size may always be an issue, there is no questioning Perreault’s talent. He is potential second line centerman, whose quickness and creativity is suited greatly for the new NHL, though a growth spurt, and increased muscle mass wouldn’t hurt.
Stats
.
Profile Last Updated: July, 31st 2009
HF Quick Navigation
