Romaniuk to the QMJHL
Scoring sensation Brant Romaniuk is moving up from the Timmins Rock of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League to the Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Maritimes Jr. Hockey League, Hockey News North has confirmed.
A local Timmins lad, the 2007 birth year forward had nine goals, five assists, 14 points in nine games for the Rock to start the ’24-25 NOJHL season.
The 5 foot 9, 170 pound Romaniuk was an impact player for Timmins as a 16-year old rookie in ’23-24. He had 23 goals, 34 assists, 57 points in 57 regular season games before adding eight goals, five assists, 13 points in 11 playoff outings.
Ted Gooch, who is the president of the NOJHL Rock, commented to Hockey News North about Romaniuk moving up to the major junior ranks of the QMJHL.
“We are thrilled to announce that Brant Romaniuk has signed with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL,” Gooch began. “This achievement marks a significant milestone in Brant’s hockey career and reflects our organization’s commitment to player development. We are incredibly proud of Brant and all his hard work and dedication that have led him to this exciting opportunity.
“His journey is a testament to the talent and potential that our players possess, and it exemplifies our mission to support and nurture young athletes as they strive for success in the world of hockey. Moving on to a higher level of play is always a significant achievement for our players, and Brant’s signing with the Olympiques highlights the pathways we strive to create for our athletes,” Gooch added. “We are confident that he will make a meaningful impact on the team and continue to develop his skills on this larger stage. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brant and wish him all the best as he embarks on this new chapter. We look forward to watching his progress and celebrating his future successes.”