Belzile will be 28 years old when the season starts, but without a shadow of a doubt earned his very first National Hockey League contract.
Belzile had an outstanding first season with the Rocket, scoring 19 goals and adding 35 assists in 74 games. He was easily the team’s top scorer and their most valuable player, showing a work ethic second-to-none on most shifts he played. He could be compared to Brendan Gallagher in that regard, and he served as an excellent role model for the younger players on the team. He largely carried the team on his back as recalls to Montreal and injuries reduced the forward group to carry mostly rookies or ECHL call-ups.