Four inductees selected for Gee-Gees Men’s Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024

A logo for the Gee-Gees men's hockey hall of fame is flanked by two images of hall of fame inductees, from left to right coach Mickey Goulet wears a dark suit in a portrait photo, Phil Comtois wears a white Gee-Gees jersey in a portrait photo, Jey St. Aubin winds up for a shot wearing a white jersey in an action photo, and Chris Boucher looks up during play, wearing a garnet jersey with the captain's C.
March 28, 2024

The longest serving head coach in Gee-Gees men's hockey history will go into the program's Hall of Fame alongside three all-stars who played during his career when the 2024 Induction Class is celebrated later this year.

Mickey Goulet (1989-2003), Joey St. Aubin (1991-1994), Phil Comtois (1992-1994), and Chris Boucher (2001-05) form the induction class and represent some of the program's highest-performing eras. 

Mickey Goulet's teams finished in first place three times and he was the OUA Coach of the Year winner four times. The 1993-94, 1995-96, 2001-02, and 2002-03 teams advanced to the OUAA Far East Division Final and the 1992-93 team was one win away from nationals, reaching the OUA East Final. The Gee-Gees were ranked in the national Top 10 eleven times during his tenure, and made the playoffs in ten of his fourteen seasons. 

In his first season the team record improved from 8-18-0 to 13-8-1 and the team's placing from fifth to second. Prior to starting with uOttawa, Goulet coached 17 years in New Hampshire and Maine at the university level, and was a scout for the Washington Capitals. After his time with the Gee-Gees he worked with Italy's national federation, including serving as the men's Olympic team coach in 2006. Goulet is originally from Sherbrooke, Que., and still holds the program record for most wins as head coach (182). 

Joey St. Aubin was an electric forward who led the OUA conference in goals in 1993-94 when he potted 21 goals in a 24-game regular season. He was named to the All-Canadian team that year, finishing with 42 points. He was among the team leaders in assists in his first two seasons in Garnet and Grey, recording a career total of 39 goals and 64 assists over his three years.

During St. Aubin's career, the Gee-Gees regular season record was 43-20-5 (.632) – one of the best three years combined during Gee-Gees history and the only back-to-back first place finishes. 

After uOttawa he signed with the Cornwall Aces of the AHL to finish the 1994 season. Originally from Oshawa, Ont., before joining Ottawa he was a member of the Ottawa 67s in 1987-88 and the Kitchener Rangers from 1988-89 to 1990-91, advancing to the Memorial Cup final in 1990. He was second in the OHL in points in 1989-90.

Phil Comtois was uOttawa's first All-Canadian goaltender, earning his selection in 1992-93 when he led the nation with a goals against average of 2.36. Comtois was named the OUA East Most Valuable Player in 1992-93, also a first for the program. 

He returned in 1993-94 with a 2.55 goals against average, the two best back-to-back goaltending seasons in program history. The Gee-Gees finished in first place during each of Comtois' two seasons between the pipes.

Originally from Ottawa, Comtois played for the CJHL's Senators before signing with Clarkson University to begin his postsecondary career. Comtois returned to the Gee-Gees as a goaltending coach following his playing career. 

Chris Boucher wore the captain's C for the 2003-04 team which earned a berth at the national championship tournament and was a four-time OUA All-Star. The stay-at-home defenceman impressed with his steady play and leadership throughout his four seasons in Garnet and Grey.

During Boucher's career, the Gee-Gees regular season record was 58-28-10 (.604) – one of the best four years combined during Gee-Gees history. He was a member of two teams which led the regular standings, 2001-02 and 2003-04, and the 2001-02 team allowed just 2.33 goals per game, which ranks first in team history. 

He is one of just two players in program history to be named an all-star four times, and the only defenceman. Hailing from Orleans, Ont., Boucher had a three-year OHL career prior to joining the Gee-Gees.

The Hall of Fame class will be celebrated at the 2024 Gee-Gees men's hockey golf tournament, Saturday September 14. Tickets will be available for the dinner as well as the golf tournament.