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Red Wings prospect Alexandre Doucet used to doing it the hard way
Doucet earned free-agent deal with Detroit after his overage junior season
Detroit Red Wings farmhand Alexandre Doucet recognizes that historically, skaters who start out their pro careers in the ECHL don’t often make the climb all the way to the NHL. Knowing this fact, he is remaining undeterred in his mission.
Defying the odds and doing things the hard way is becoming Doucet’s trademark in his hockey career.
“I didn’t always have it easy,”
After his 19-year-old season in junior, the undrafted Doucet wasn’t even receiving a single offer to be attending an NHL camp as a tryout invite.
“I had doubts, but I continued to work,” he admitted.
In his overage campaign, Doucet would score 58 goals and earn himself a free-agent pact from the Red Wings.
“I wondered … if I had a chance in the pros, but I always believed in myself,” Doucet said. “It was a motivation. Nothing has been done yet, but it is a step in the right direction.”
Solid Debut Season For Red Wings Prospect With Walleye
Spending the majority of his rookie pro season with the ECHL Toledo Walleye, Doucet was a steady contributor. The 22-year-old left-winger was ninth on the team in scoring with 19-22-41 totals. He would even earn himself a six-game recall to the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins.
“He’s got a great approach,” Walleye coach Pat Mikesch told the Toledo Blade. “He prepares like a pro daily. He’s very eager to learn.
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