Starting with player #10, we will be counting down the Top 25 Under 25 player-by-player. Enjoy today’s profile on the top point-getting defenseman in the CHL, Sam Girard!

10) Samuel Girard (LD)

Birthday: May 12, 1998 (Age 18)

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 162 lbs.

NHL Draft: 2016 2nd Round, 47th Overall

Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL): 67 GP, 10 G, 64 A, 74 P, 10 PIM, + 24

The accolades flew in for Samuel Girard in his draft year as he was named the QMJHL defenseman of the year, the CHL sportsman of the year, and a QMJHL First Team All-Star.