The Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation recently partnered to award $60,000 in scholarships and support to 28 young elite hockey players and athletes who have demonstrated outstanding performance over the past year. Among the scholarship recipients, we find Hemrick Carbonneau of Saint-Lazare and Samuel Meloche of Cèdres.

The two young men received a check for $2,000 as part of the Montreal Canadiens’ 2024 scholarship program.

Lazarois Hemrick Carbonneau, 17, is a defender for the Forestiers d’Amos. He is the team’s leading scorer with 35 points in 42 games. He helped the Forestiers rise from 14th place overall in the 2022-2023 season to 5th place in the 2023-2024 regular season. He is currently studying in the 5th secondary level in the Sport-études program at the École d’Amos, Pavillon La Forêt.

Cèdreau Samuel Meloche, 16, is the goalkeeper for the Châteauguay Grenadiers. He is studying in the 5th year of secondary school in the “Sport-études” program at the École Louis-Philippe-Paré. He won the bronze medal with Team Quebec at the Canada Games in Prince Edward Island in February 2023. He is a finalist for the Ken Dryden Trophy, awarded to the best young goalkeeper in the 2022-2023 season.

Twenty-eight student-athletes ages 15 to 17 were rewarded for their talent, athletic achievements and exceptional academic careers during a scholarship award ceremony held at the Bell Centre on Monday.

The 17th edition of the Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program, managed by the Aléo Foundation in partnership with Hockey Quebec, the Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League (LHM18AAAQ) and the Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ), once again offers the opportunity to support the best aspiring hockey players.

“ The Montreal Canadiens are a rallying force, pride and inspiration for all
Quebecers and even more so for all aspiring hockey players. It is a great privilege for us to count them among our close collaborators to build on the award winners’ sporting and academic successes and to recognize their achievements both on the rink and in school. », said Patricia Demers, Director General of the Aléo Foundation.

To encourage student-athletes to continue their studies and prepare for their post-sports careers, each receives an individual scholarship of $2,000 and also has lifetime access to all support services offered by the Aléo Foundation.

“ The Montreal Canadiens organization is proud to highlight the perseverance and achievements of up-and-coming hockey players. Every year, it is an important moment for our club to welcome these promising talents to our home in partnership with the Aléo Foundation. By inviting them to the Bell Centre to receive their scholarship and follow in the footsteps of their idols, we hope to inspire them to make their dreams come true » said Geneviève Paquette, Vice President, Community Engagement, Club de Hockey Canadien.