Top Prospects: Guillaume Monast

Tuesday, July 01, 2008-1:05:pm
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Guillaume Monast
Vital Info
Born:  May 12, 1988 in Longueuil, Quebec
Height/Weight: 6-2/205 pounds
Position: Defense
Shoots: Right
Signed as a free agent by the Stars in September 2008
2009-10 season
Had 6 assists and a plus-30 rating in 68 games with Idaho of the ECHL. Tied for fourth in the league in plus-minus rating. Had 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists) and a plus-15 rating in 13 playoff games for Idaho. Ranked second second in the league in plus-minus rating during the playoffs.
Background
Was signed to an entry-level contract by the Stars in September 2008. In 2008-09, registered 43 points (5 goals, 38 assists) with Quebec of the QMJHL.  Was the top scoring defenseman on his team and  ranked 13th among league defensemen in scoring. Picked up three goals and seven assists in 17 playoff games.  ... In 2007-08 had eight goals and 22 assists in 65 games for Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Picked up six points (two goals, four assists) in 15 playoff games. ... In 2006-07 started the season with Val d'Or Foreurs of the QMJHL and was traded midseason to Halifax. He played a total of 67 games for the season and registered three goals and 15 assists. He had nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 12 playoff games for Halifax. Was ranked 134th among North American Skaters in Central Scouting's Midterm 2005-06 rankings, but did not make the final rankings and was not drafted. Had two goals and seven assists in 65 games for Val d'Or Foreurs in 2005-06
Scouting Report
Solid two-way defender with good size and good work ethic. Still considered a raw talent. Has good leadership qualities.
Recent Stats
Season Team GP G A PTS PIM
2005-06 Val d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) 65 2 7 9 54
2006-07 Val d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) 35 0 4 4 31
2006-07 Halifax (QMJHL) 32 3 11 14 28
2007-08 Halifax (QMJHL) 65 8 22 30 68
2008-09 Quebec (QMJHL) 63 5 38 43 59
2009-10 Idaho (ECHL) 68 0 6 6 69