Author of the article:By Cape Breton Post Staff, PNI Atlantic Published Aug 07, 20261 minute readThe Cape Breton Eagles acquired Étienne Dupéré, a 19-year-old right winger, from the Victoriaville Tigres in exchange for a 2028 ninth-round pick. Photo by SUPPLIEDArticle contentThe Cape Breton Eagles have added a 19-year-old forward to its roster.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentÉtienne Dupéré, who previously played for Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League rivals the Victoriaville Tigres, was traded to the Eagles in exchange for a 2028 ninth-round pick.Article contentArticle contentThe six-foot-two, 198-pounder from Quebec City split time with the Tigres in the QMJHL and the Quebec Collegiate Hockey League’s Champlain St. Lawrence Lions. Upon deciding to return to Lions, he later helped lead that team to a QCHL championship while earning both playoff most valuable player honours and team MVP recognition at the club’s year-end awards.Article contentArticle contentIn just 35 regular-season games, Dupere recorded 17 goals and 30 assists for 47 points. He continued his strong play in the post-season, adding four goals and four assists for eight points in 11 playoff games.Article contentA former fourth-round selection of the Drummondville Voltigeurs, Dupéré spent the entire 2024–25 season in the QMJHL, splitting time between Drummondville and Victoriaville. Over 45 games, he registered four goals and seven assists for 11 points.Article contentIn June, the Bage Valley Jr. A Wildcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League announced the signing of Dupéré, then considered a free agent. No other details about that signing were made available.Article content
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles acquire 19-year-old forward from Victoriaville Tigres
