OTTAWA, ON – Selected in the 1st round of the 2021 Central Canada Hockey League Bantam Protected Draft by the Navan Grads, Orleans, ON native Nathan Villeneuve has produced at an incredibly high-rate as a rookie in HEO U18 AAA.
Villeneuve is highly intelligent, has game breaking speed and a relentless work ethic. Well known for his quick release and pin-point accuracy, he can score goals from all areas on the ice. A unique combination of a power forward and elite goal scorer, Villeneuve’s physicality and strength allows him to impact the game in all situations for the Grads.
Make that 15 goals in 16 GP for 2006 born Orleans, ON native Nathan Villeneuve. Beautiful play to take the pass off his feet in the neutral zone before taking advantage of the minimal space he’s given to drive the net and show his finishing ability. #OHLDraft @NavanGradsAAA pic.twitter.com/bdJeRwcvRv
— HEO U18 AAA (@HEOU18AAA) November 21, 2021
Through 22 games this season, Villeneuve sits 3rd overall in league scoring, tied with fellow rookie teammate Ben Cormier with 49 points (22G, 27A).
Prior to playing U18 AAA, Villeneuve came up through the Ottawa Jr 67’s AAA and Gloucester Rangers AA hockey programs.