Charles Boutin named captain
GATINEAU – The Gatineau Olympiques organization announced Monday that forward Charles Boutin has been named captain. Boutin succeeds Olivier Nadeau as captain of the Olympiques.
Jérémie Minville, Alexander Gaudio and Mathis Gauthier will act as assistants. The Boischatel-born forward was acquired through a trade in the summer of 2023.
Since making his QMJHL debut in the 2019-2020 season with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Boutin has scored 37 goals in 152 games. After 40 games in 2023-2024, the forward has already surpassed his best season with 39 points in 40 games so far.
“We’re happy to be able to count on a very good group of leaders. Charles has been an example to his teammates since the first day of camp. From the moment he arrived, we felt he was a player with a lot of pride who will compete every night.” – Serge Beausoleil, General Manager.
“Charles has been very consistent since the start of the season. His leadership both on and off the ice will certainly help our youngsters develop. He perfectly respects the culture we’re trying to establish here in Gatineau. He’ll certainly be well surrounded by quality guys like Minville, Gaudio and Gauthier.” – Benoit Desrosiers, head coach.
