Mathieu Cataford

This up and comer Centre-wing lead all Quebec Major Junior 16 year olds in scoring. Displays a mature two-way game and reminds some of that guy with Boston named Patrice. He went into the 2022-23 QMJHL season carrying the momentum of his solid complimentary performance in the Gretzky-Hlinka tourney by leading his Halifax team with five goals in his first four games. Plays very hockey smart, with an attention to detail in all three zones, and an internal striving to be the best on the ice with little or no flash, just workingman-like effectiveness. Displays advanced positioning in all three zones. A high tempo player who always plays at full speed. Has excellent stop/start maneuverability that sharpens his pursuit coverage and enough polish in all skill areas to be an effective below the dots attacker. Strong on his skates with a nice burst. A kid who has little flash, just high hockey IQ, great character and a coaches dream, who its trusted to play in all situations as he is advanced defensively and a high hockey IQ. and is an excellent complementary player. A good finisher below the dots but doesn't strike fear in the goalie's from far out. . He wins puck battles, and always willing to do the dirty work in close. Has good size and strength. He makes the correct decisions with or without the puck. Holds himself to a high standard of play. Continues to fill out and add muscle. 

                                                                 --Bill Płaczek--