Quebecers Shine in Europe: Hockey, Passion and Pride at the United World Games in Klagenfurt

Several young Quebec talents recently distinguished themselves on the international stage at the United World Games in Austria, one of the largest youth multi-sport tournaments in the world. Among them, passionate players from Joliette, Saint-Hyacinthe and Beauceville brought Quebec to the forefront with their performances in 3-on-3 dek-hockey , a discipline that is rapidly gaining popularity around the world.

✨ Joliette players who are making their mark

Zachary Boudreau and Raphaël Boudreau , two brothers from Joliette , are among the great Quebec ambassadors of this rapidly expanding sport.

• Zachary, an explosive and technical player, delivered solid performances both defensively and offensively.

• Raphaël, dynamic and intelligent with the puck, was able to stand out in high-intensity matches.

Their journey inspires a new generation of Quebec players to aim high. Their presence in Klagenfurt proves that Quebec dek hockey can compete with the best teams in the world.

Who else represented Quebec?

• Vincent Boucher (Saint-Hyacinthe) – selected to the U15 team thanks to his remarkable performances in Quebec.

• Sam-Félix & Axelle-Cléa Poulin (Beauceville) – athletic brother and sister who made Beauce shine.

• Mikael Dupuis (Saint-Georges) – was also on the trip, playing in the U15 category.

All proudly wore the colors of Quebec… and Canada.

🏆 An intense and prestigious tournament

The 3 vs. 3 format (two 12-minute periods) pushes players to be fast, precise, and creative. This fast-paced, uncompromising style is perfectly suited to the skills of Quebec players like Zachary and Raph Boudreau, who are accustomed to the local dek surfaces.

💬 Testimonials

Zachary Boudreau :

"Playing in Europe, against totally different styles, is a unique experience. You come out of it grown as a player and as a person."

Raphael Boudreau :

“Seeing the international level motivates you to push even harder. We represent Quebec with pride.”

Vincent Boucher :

"I like to control the game and get the attack going. I'm looking forward to comparing our game to the Europeans."

Sam-Félix Poulin :

“It’s an incredible opportunity to play dek-hockey on the other side of the world!”

🌍 A human adventure

Beyond the performances on the field, this trip allowed:

• to experience a cultural immersion in Austria ,

• to create international friendships,

• to develop a global vision of sport ,

• and to wear the colors of Quebec abroad with pride.

📈 Quebec dek-hockey: a rising power

• The popularity of 3 vs 3 is exploding.

• Quebec is a hotbed of talent.

• More and more young people dream of following in the footsteps of Boudreau, Boucher and Poulin.

• The United World Games are becoming a true showcase of Quebec talent.

🏒 You too, get involved!

• Participate in selection camps for the next edition.

• Train with passion – the next journey could be yours!

• Encourage young people by sharing their stories.

💡 In summary

Zachary and Raph Boudreau, along with other Quebec hopefuls, have proven that dek-hockey here has nothing to envy the rest of the world . They are living proof that passion, hard work and audacity can cross borders.

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