Our coaches

Montreal South Academy

is pleased to introduce its coaches who work as a team to build a great future for our national sport.

Coach

Yannick Tifu

Born in Brossard, Yannick Tifu completed his junior internship with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the QMJHL. In 4 seasons with the team, he totaled nearly 250 points, including two seasons of over 80 points. As a pro, the center played in the AHL and the ECHL. At the end of the 2012-2013 season, in the ECHL, he helped his team win the playoff championship as captain of the Reading Royals. The Quebec forward ended his journey in Reading with over 500 points. His #10 jersey was retired from the ceiling of the Santander Arena in 2018.

The latter is continuing his current career with COOL-FM of Saint-Georges-de-Beauce in the LNAH where he will be in his 6th season with the club in 2022-2023.

Years of experience as a professional: 14

Years of experience as a coach: 6

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Eric Doucet

Following a short stay at the Université de Moncton, the forward from the municipality of La Prairie began a career that lasted more than fifteen years as a professional. His career began in 1997-1998 when the Quebecer flew to France via Villard-de-Lans, Angers and Rouen. His stay on French soil was cut in half when he returned to Quebec for a few years. In total, during his 10 years in Europe, Éric was crowned champion 5 times and accumulated more than 500 points, including an 82-point season.

In the LNAH, Éric will share his time between Verdun, Rivière-du-Loup and Sorel. It will also be with the Éperviers that Éric will end his professional career in 2014-2015. In addition, his love for hockey takes him behind the bench where he will take the position of head coach for 6 years, leading elite teams along the way.

Years of experience as a professional: 16

Years of experience as a coach: 8

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Mikael Robidoux

A young local boy on the South Shore of Montreal, Mikael headed to Quebec City to begin his journey in the junior ranks. At the age of 16, he began his career with the Remparts. He was traded to the Shawinigan Cataractes 3 years later. During his last campaign with the Cataractes, he signed with the Maine Mariners in the ECHL.

Today, Mikael is in his 3rd professional season wearing the colors of the Allen Americans in the state of Texas in the ECHL.

Years of experience as a professional: 3

Years of experience as a coach: 3

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Gabriel Pigeon

Gabriel Pigeon, a young player who plays at Lebanon Valley College with the Flying Dutchmen in the NCAA university league. Gabriel has been training with our academy for 4 years now and is now one of our coaches in charge of goalkeepers.

In addition to being an excellent coach, Gabriel is currently completing a bachelor's degree in marketing and stands out for his remarkable character. We are proud to have him among our coaches and we are convinced that he will bring a lot to our team.

Years of experience as an NCAA player: 3

Years of experience as a coach: 6