Marquis Named Captain, Furmidge, Welsh and Fauchon Assistants
We are pleased to announce 20 year old forward Zach Marquis as the 29th captain in Bearcat history dating back to our revival in 1997. Serving as assistants will be 20 year old forward Andyn Furmidge, 19 year old forward Liam Welsh and 20 year old defenceman Philippe Fauchon.
Marquis from Lévis, Quebec is a first year Bearcat who has spent the past 3 seasons in the QMJHL appea
The leadership group was named this evening at a team dinner. L to R: Philippe Fauchon, Zach Marquis, Andyn Furmidge and Liam Welsh.
ring in 140 games. In the 2022-23 season with the Quebec Remparts, Zach would win the QMJHL championship as well as the Memorial Cup under the coaching of NHL legend Patrick Roy. Head Coach Jon Greenwood had this to say on Marquis. “Zach has shown tremendous leadership ever since he’s arrived in Truro. We love his passion for the game and his playing experience is hugely beneficial for our group.”
Furmidge from Middle Stewiacke, Nova Scotia is currently the longest serving Bearcat, going into his 4th season in the league. Andyn has played 140 regular season and playoffs games in a Truro jersey. Greenwood on Furmidge: “We’re very proud to have a local player who’s a veteran of the team as part of our leadership group. Andyn plays the game the right way; honest and hard.”
Welsh from Halifax, Nova Scotia is going into his “second season” as a Bearcat after being called back up to the Q halfway through last year. Welsh has over 100 games combined between the Bearcats and Halifax Mooseheads over 2 seasons. Greenwood on Welsh: “Liam possesses ‘hard skill’ which is what we like in all our players. He’ll be a bigtime contributor in all situations for our team.”
Fauchon from Lévis, Quebec has the most junior hockey experience of anyone on the Truro roster this season playing 3 seasons in the QMJHL, totalling 171 combined games. Greenwood on Fauchon: “He carries himself like a pro on and off the ice. We love what Phil has brought to our group as a player and person.”
We’re looking forward to a brand new season getting underway tomorrow in Bouctouche!
