TESTIMONIALS
A LEGACY OF DEVELOPMENT
Over the years Jerome Dupont and the CHE staff have coached elite players on their path to the highest levels of the sport. Listed here are the testimonials from a few of our proudest alumni.
Jeremy Pullara & Jerome Dupont, 2017 - OJHL Photography
COLLEGE & UNIVSERITY COMMITS
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Eric Barnard
Brock University
(USPORTS)
Ben Bonisteel
Brock University
(USPORTS)
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Alex Chu
York University
(USPORTS)
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Dawson Doner
Fredonia State
(NCAA III)
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David Fournier
Carleton
(USPORTS)
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Julien Gervais
Guelph
(USPORTS)
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Hayden Heinrich
Norwich University
(NCAA III)
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Spencer Horgan
Ontario Tech
(USPORTS)
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Connor Loerzel
Western CT State
(NCAA III)
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James McDowall
RMC
(USPORTS)
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Jack Natyshak
Alvernia University
(NCAA III)
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Nathan Oickle
Niagara University
(AHA)
Recent CHE Alumni in Junior Hockey Today…
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Mitch LaFay
TMU
(USPORTS)
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Matt Cato
St Francis Xavier
(USPORTS)
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Adam O’Marra
TMU
(USPORTS)
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Brannon Butler
Plattsburgh
(NCAA D3)
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Stephane McDonald
Elmira College
(NCAA D3)
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Trystan Mughal
Jordyn Mughal
Canton College
(NCAA D3)
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Julien Jacob
Adrian College
(NCAA D3)
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George Krotiris
Robert Morris
(NCAA D1)
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Dalton Bancroft
Cornell University
(NCAA D1)
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Connor Prestwich
RMC
(USPORTS)
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Aiden MacIntosh
York University
(USPORTS)
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Jaden Raad
TMU
(USPORTS)
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Sam Williamson
Laurier
(USPORTS)
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Robbie Rutledge
Carleton
(USPORTS)
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Sam D’Amico
Plattsburgh
(NCAA D3)
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Carson Ricci
Fredonia State
(NCAA D3)
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Joe Weber
Beloit College
(NCAA D3)
ALUMNI OVER THE YEARS
Paul Bryon, Montreal Canadiens
"At the Major Junior hockey level in my last few seasons I was amongst the best players in the Q (QMJHL). Even though I was, I still had a lot to learn and Jerome helped me develop a more complete game and really emphasized using my speed as a weapon which enabled me to get more time and space.”
Jean Gabriel Pageau, New York Islanders
"Jerome coached me for 2 key years in Gatineau and really helped me become the player I am today. Being a smaller player I needed to get stronger because I wasn't going to get taller and he helped me with that but he also helped me with bettering my 200 foot game and to become more fundamentally sound."
Cam Talbot, Ottawa Senators
"My one and only experience to be coached by Jerome came during the World Junior Hockey Challenge with Team Canada East. Even though he did not play my position he had an in depth understanding of goaltending and he gave me the confidence to excel."
Brendan Smith, Carolina Hurricanes
"I had the experience of playing for Jerome in the World Junior Hockey Challenge. In the short period of time we were together he helped take some of the risk out of my game and made me play a more calculated game and that has served me well."
Ryan Lomberg, Calgary Flames
Jeff Skinner, Buffalo Sabres
Mason Marchment, Florida Panthers
Brett Richie, Calgary Flames
"Jerome taught me fundamental skills like stickhandling, shooting and passing even some skating and that served me well, because if you lack the basic practical skills you can't play at the highest level."
Brandon Burlon, New Jersey Devils & Albany Devils
"I played for Mr. Dupont in the World Junior A Challenge and from start to finish, it was one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had in hockey. He is a true teacher of hockey and effectively illustrated each facet of the game from fundamentals to risk management which served us well, evidenced by going undefeated into the finals against world class teams."
Brendan Gaunce, Columbus Blue Jackets
Matt Beleskey, New York Rangers & Hartford Wolfpack
“I played summer hockey with Mr. Dupont going way back and the experience was very positive. He gave me some real good insight as to what it takes to become a pro.”
Jamie Egelbert, Providence College Friars
“I only had JD as a coach for a year but he fast tracked my development and that lead to a scholarship playing for the Friars, onwards and upwards!”
Andrew Favot, RIT Tigers
“I played for Jerome in both minor and junior hockey and his approach was intelligent, objective, and consistent. His guidance served us well, as we ended up as Canadian champions winning the RBC Cup.”
Jared Gomes, Ravensburg DEL
“A belief in setting the bar high and striving towards being the best of the best was instilled by my dad and also coach Jerome, who pushed me hard but always with the right intentions.”
Danny Hanlon, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
“I captained JD’s team that won the OJHL Buckland Cup and the all-Ontario Dudley Hewitt Cup on our way to compete for a National Championship. I was a good player when I arrived in Trenton but I left a lot better not only in terms of my game but also as a better leader thanks to the environment that was created around me.”
Liam Morgan, Belfast Giants
“I played for JD for two years starting at the bottom of the totem pole but I persevered and was rewarded for it with more ice time and responsibility. Overcoming challenges was hard work, but it was fun, along with tons of winning.”
