The Anaheim Ducks made Nathan Gaucher the first Quebecer selected in the National Hockey League (NHL) entry draft on Thursday in Montreal.

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The center player from Richelieu was chosen at the 22nd level.

The 18-year-old forward played his third season in 2021-2022 with the Quebec Remparts organization, with whom he reached the semi-finals of the President Cup. After seeing his first two campaigns in the Courteau circuit cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gaucher has scored 31 goals and amassed 57 points in 66 games this season.

Recognized as an excellent player in both directions of the ice, the 6'3'' and 207 lb center is not afraid of the physical game. His skating is another of his main assets.

The Remparts had set their sights on Gaucher with the eighth overall pick of the 2019 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft. of the NHL.

Gaucher was also invited to Hockey Canada's summer training camp for the 2022-2023 World Junior Championship.