Representing Québec in this year’s Esso Cup, and may I add appearing in Saturday’s gold medal game at 6pm, is LHFDQ Nord. Anchoring the blueline is the tournament’s tallest player, Alyson Matteau. The native of Blainville, QC stands 5’11” before she laces up the skates. Considering female skaters at the Midget level who top 5’7″ are considered a power forward — Nord teammate Valérie Audet leads the tournament in scoring with 12 points in six games, and she’s listed at just 5’4″ — Matteau is hard to miss when she’s on the ice.

In five preliminary round games, Matteau had a goal and two assists, and has been dominant in defensive play in front of her goaltenders. (And yes, in case you’re wondering, mademoiselle Matteau’s father just happens to be named Stéphane, and yes, he’s that Stephane Matteau, the one with the Stanley Cup ring.)