Sherbrooke native
William Villeneuve had a huge season for the Saint John Sea Dogs. He scored nine goals and 49 assists for 58 points in 64 games. Villeneuve led all QMJHL defencemen in both assists and points. He also served as an alternate captain for the Sea Dogs. Villeneuve spent most of the season playing on the Sea Dogs top pair, alongside fellow 2020 NHL Draft prospect
Jeremie Poirier. On a rebuilding club, the two 17-year-olds took on big minutes. They also had the responsibility of being matched against the opponents’ top lines.
Villeneuve was the second overall pick in the 2018 QMJHL Draft. In his rookie season, he scored one goal and 18 assists for 19 points in 55 games. Villeneuve has also played internationally for Canada. He put up four assists in six tournament games for Team Canada Red at the 2018 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. Villeneuve played Bantam hockey for the Magog Cantonniers in the QMAAA, where he was coached by former NHL goaltender
Felix Potvin. He led the Cantoniers to an appearance in Canada’s top midget hockey tournament, the Telus Cup.
William Villeneuve Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #51