Gauthier’s Rimouski Oceanic beat the Quebec Remparts in double overtime to take the league title. Already guaranteed a spot in the Memorial Cup due to Quebec being the host team, Rimouski made their entry legitimate by coming back from a 3-2 series deficit.
Gauthier assisted on the overtime winning goal by Michael Joly and the celebration began.
The 2013 first round pick finished the QMJHL playoffs with 16 points in 20 games – including a goal and two assists in the final round.
The belief is still there that Gauthier is in line for a 3C or 4C position with the Toronto Maple Leafs at some point in their rebuild.