According to Ettedgui, it's practically official: Montembeault has earned his spot on the Canadian team for the 4 Nations Cup, scheduled for next February.
What's striking about this statement is that it leaves no room for doubt. Ettedgui states with conviction that the Quebec goalie will be part of Team Canada's roster.
This news represents a decisive moment in the career of the Habs goalie.
Participating in such a prestigious tournament could not only strengthen his reputation, but also open the doors to the 2026 Olympic Games.
If he performs well in this competition, the chances of seeing him represent his country on the Olympic stage would become very serious.
This would be an impressive achievement for the Bécancour native, who is currently shining with the CH after a lackluster start to the season.
In Montembeault's last four starts, he has posted a remarkable 0.93 goals-against average per game, with a save percentage of 0.966.
These are statistics worthy of an elite NHL goalie.
With less than two weeks to go before the official announcement of the rosters of the four competing nations, Montembeault has chosen the perfect moment to deliver the best performance of his career.
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Do you think Samuel Montembeault deserves his place on Team Canada? | ||
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