Atlantic Championships

Watching the Moncton Hawks, you’d hardly know Decaens was one of the few 2011s in the lineup. He’s a towering presence with real length through a smooth, powerful stride, using reach and leverage to arrive first and play keep‑away under pressure. The first step is legitimately quick for his frame. Zyon showed layers of creativity off the rush, making touch plays through traffic and sustaining offense below the dots. Good things happened when the puck was on his stick, and he was one of the top players at the event.

More about Decaens: New Brunswick U15, 2024–25 — Prospect Score 7.00; Class Rank #8 of 174 (Top 5%). Season pace 2.03 PPG; Age‑Adj 3.88; Sched‑Adj 3.39.

Jack is a defenseman from Halifax who did everything he could for the Bombers at the Atlantic Championships. Cameron is a puck dominate player. He controlled the play all weekend when he was ice, with the exception of a few hem ins, Cameron was a 1 man break out. His agile feet and use of deception allowed him to advance zones with zero passing options. Cameron is dynamic offensively, running the powerplay, attaching off the rush, attacking down the wall or slot… Cameron does it all. Cameron will be a sure fire QMJHL selection this upcoming spring. He is one to watch at U18 this year.

It was easy to see why Cameron was one of the top prospects in all of Canada and rated the top player in Eastern Canada.

Liam Costello is a dynamic forward who made his mark at the Atlantic Championships. Skating for the Tri Com Thunder U15 AAA team from Newfoundland and Labrador, the 2011-born winger delivered consistent offence throughout the event with his quick release and nose for the net. He showed creativity off the rush and was dangerous in transition, using his speed and vision to find open ice and create scoring chances. Liam already has a pro frame. His length and excellent help him win battles and protect pucks. It will be fun to watch Liam dominate the U15 level again this year.

During the 2024‑25 season he produced 33 goals and 15 assists in 35 games, averaging 1.37 points per game. That scoring rate placed him 986th among 7,507 North America U14 players with a prospect score of 2.57 (top 14%). In Newfoundland U15 he ranked ninth, carrying a prospect score of 6.54, and he sits 497th in Canada U15 with a prospect score of 3.31These numbers underscore his goal-scoring ability and highlight why he was a standout at the Atlantic Championships. With continued development, he projects as an impactful offensive player with upside.

At the 2025 Atlantic Championships, Sim showcased the same elite playmaking that defines his season. He controlled the pace through the neutral zone, threading crisp passes to set up his linemates and using his agility to slip past defenders. He displayed a heavy shot off the rush and on the power play, finishing with several key goals and dangerous scoring chances. Sim’s poise and vision stood out as he generated offence at even strength and on special teams. Sim has some super creative ideas and deception, he will be one to watch at U18 this year.

More about Sim: Ewan Sim is a dynamic forward for the Pictou Wear Well Bombers U15 AAA (NS) program. During the 2024‑2025 season he registered 22 goals and 48 assists over 31 games, good for a robust 2.26 points per game. That production placed him in the top 4% of North America U14 skaters, with a class rank of 246 and a prospect score of 7.02; he also ranked sixth in Nova Scotia U15 with a 9.44 prospect score, and 109th in Canada U15 with an 8.35 prospect score.

At the Atlantic Championships he showcased the same scoring instincts and offensive flair that made him a force throughout the regular season. Duplessis is a dynamic skater who generates breakaways with his explosive first step and ability to change direction without losing speed. He is most dangerous with the puck on his stick—he can beat defenders one-on-one with quick hands and a strong lower-body drive, and he has a lethal release that allows him to pick corners from the slot or off the rush. During the event he consistently found soft spots in coverage, finishing chances off the pass and creating space for teammates with his puck protection. His heavy shot, excellent vision and high-end hockey IQ make him a premier offensive weapon and one of the top scoring threats in the Atlantic Championships field.

Miguel Duplessis is a 2010-born forward for the Dieppe Flyers U15 AAA team in New Brunswick. In the 2024‑2025 season he emerged as one of the most dangerous scorers in Atlantic Canada, racking up 44 goals and 35 assists in just 32 games. That 2.47 points-per-game clip placed him among the top 3% of more than 7,500 North America U14 skaters — he ranked 177th overall in the class and carried a strong prospect score of 8.12 according to Next1Hockey’s database. His dominance was even more apparent in his home province: in New Brunswick’s U15 class he finished second overall with a prospect score of 8.88, and his numbers also placed him inside the top 2% of all Canada U15 skaters with a prospect score of 9.54

Luke McGuire (2010) — Tri Com Thunder (C), Atlantic Championships

McGuire captained the Thunder and produced like a first‑line driver, finishing with 4G–4A—8 pts in 4 GP to place second in tournament scoring. His elusiveness is special—hands and feet in sync, head up, and constant lateral threat—which let him dictate entries, attack the interior, and freeze defenders before slipping pucks through seams. He can beat you as a passer or a finisher with a quick, deceptive release. His pace and competitiveness never dipped; he influenced every shift. It’ll be interesting to watch his next step with Edge School (Calgary).

More about McGuire: Newfoundland U15, 2024–25 — Prospect Score 14.85; Class Rank #2 of 208 (Top 1%). Season line 31G–59A–35GP = 2.57 PPG; Age‑Adj 6.32; Sched‑Adj 5.07.

At the Atlantic Championships he continued to put up numbers at an elite clip. Nowlan plays with speed and an attacking mentality, constantly pushing the pace and forcing defenders onto their heels. He has a heavy, accurate release and can score from anywhere in the offensive zone, yet he also shows patience and vision to slide passes through traffic and set up linemates. Throughout the event he generated scoring chances almost every shift, using his strength to protect the puck and battle through checks. His combination of size, high-end scoring totals and top-of-class rankings underscores why he is viewed as one of the premier forwards in Atlantic Canada and a player to watch closely moving forward. Nowlan will be heading the US to join a already loaded Little Ceasers team.

More about Nowlan :Samuel Nowlan is a 2010-born forward for the Dieppe Flyers U15 AAA team in New Brunswick. The Canadian winger had a remarkable 2024‑2025 season, piling up 52 goals and 55 assists in just 34 games for an eye-popping 3.15 points per game. That production put him among the very best players in his cohort—he ranked 66th out of 7,507 North America U14 players with a prospect score of 11.26 and was in the top 1% of the entire class. In his home province’s New Brunswick U15 class he dominated even more, finishing first overall in class rank with a prospect score of 12.09, while his numbers also placed him 28th overall among Canada U15 players with a strong 13.16 prospect score.