Mr. Speaker, the people in my riding are proud of the success of David Desharnais from Laurier-Station, who is enjoying a budding NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens.
At just five foot seven, David has carved out his place among the big guys. Looking back at his journey, we see that our homegrown idol never gave up on his childhood dream. After his many minor hockey successes as leader and captain of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, and after playing in Cincinnati, he returned full force, a year later, joining the Habs' farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs.
David Desharnais was called up to the NHL last year and scored his first NHL goal on January 12, 2011.
He had a very good year this season, playing forward on the first line and ending up as the third-highest scorer on his team.
To all of us in Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, David is a shining example of perseverance and determination.
Congratulations. We wish David a long career in the National Hockey League.