Tonight’s NHL draft holds the potential to alter the course of Braeside’s Dean Letourneau’s life. The talented hockey player from the Ottawa Valley is poised to be drafted into the league, a prospect he eagerly anticipates. Hailing from Braeside, Ontario, Letourneau stands to become the first player from McNab/Braeside to be drafted into the NHL.
Letourneau has honed his skills through stints with various teams, including the Ottawa Valley Aces, Ottawa Titans, and Renfrew. His time at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario further solidified his status as a standout player. Standing at an imposing six-foot-six, Letourneau’s exceptional abilities have garnered attention from both enthusiasts and industry professionals. The unwavering support he receives from the community is unmistakable, as evidenced by Councillor Scott Brum’s expression of pride in Letourneau’s accomplishments.
In anticipation of this significant moment, a watch party has been organised at the John A. Gillies Recreation Centre in Braeside. The atmosphere is charged with excitement, as individuals from across the Ottawa Valley prepare to witness Letourneau’s potentially historic drafting into the NHL. Both Letourneau and his family are gearing up for the event, acknowledging the challenges of the wait, yet approaching it with the right mindset, as articulated by Letourneau’s father, Jeff.
Despite his childhood affinity for the Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Letourneau remains receptive to the prospect of playing for any team in the NHL. His unwavering passion for the sport, complemented by his dedication to honing his craft, is truly commendable. With Letourneau’s exceptional talents and the resounding support of his community, tonight’s NHL draft is poised to mark the commencement of a promising career for this aspiring hockey star. Let us unite in cheering him on and wishing him the utmost success as he embarks on this thrilling new chapter in his hockey journey.