RIMOUSKI | Now backed into the wall by the Quebec Remparts following a 4-1 loss, the Rimouski Océanic does not intend to give up and says it is ready to bounce back in game number 4 of the quarter-final series. final of the QMJHL which will be played Thursday at home.

Océanic head coach Serge Beausoleil believes his team can do better. “Some players did well, others not so much. We can be better than we have been tonight. We were second on the puck in the first and second periods. We allowed 23 turnovers in the first period, which is way too many. Guys are good at self-assessment. We have one knee on the ground, but we are used to getting up when it happens, ”he commented.

Goalkeeper Gabriel Robert was excellent blocking all 20 shots he faced after replacing Patrik Hamrla, who gave up twice on 16 shots. “Robert was superb and in addition he was friends with his posts. I sensed Hamrla nervous. On the 2nd goal, he was caught out of position, ”analyzed Serge Beausoleil.

Cormier scored on his return

Although he scored the team's only goal on his return after a five-game absence, 20-year-old forward Xavier Cormier was not happy with his performance. "It wasn't my best part, but it came close to coming back from behind. We can play better hockey. The guys remain confident. We will try to score earlier in the game tomorrow so we can take advantage of the energy of the crowd.

Good words for Blais

Serge Beausoleil and Xavier Cormier had good words for 16-year-old forward Alexandre Blais. “We can now speak of a regular. His pass on Cormier's goal was worth just one of the entry fees. In Quebec, he served a whole cup of coffee to the great defender Crevier, “said the driver about his affiliated player.

“Blais was recalled from Midget AAA. He played ten games with us and he is one of the best on the ice,” added Cormier.