Jacob Fowler impresses with his prowess and his French

Jacob Fowler is winning a ton of Montreal fans for his astounding stats at Boston College. Not only that. Like the model student he is, he’s taking French classes.

The objective behind this “training” is to communicate well with his future French-speaking fans. And according to his American team-mate Gabriel Perrault, Yanic’s son, he’s doing just fine.

Here’s what Perreault had to say on the subject, when he confided in journalist Jon Morisi on Twitter/X:

“He’s doing well and that will help him quite a bit in Montreal. He was having a bit of trouble at first, but he’s found a way to improve and it’s nice to chat with him!” – Perreault

Stick taps for @usahockey WJC goaltender @jacobfowler24.

As a @CanadiensMTL draft pick, he is taking French at @BostonCollege to help him communicate with Montreal fans.

Classmate Gabe Perreault offered his year-end evaluation.@sksahockey @Ytownphantoms @BC_MHockey @USHL pic.twitter.com/7kmyVDupCW

– Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 21, 2023

If he had to give Fowler a grade for learning the language of Molière, Perreault would give him a B or B+, which is still well below the overall average, isn’t it?

He’s doing very well and is able to deliver complete sentences, making his repertoire much broader than it was just a few months ago. Before that, he knew a few words and a few swear words, but nothing more.

Returning to hockey, Fowler is seen as the Montreal Canadiens’ future number-one goaltender, according to some experts, thanks to his current form. He has a 13-3-1 record, a 2.16 goals-against average and a 0.925% save percentage.

Fowler and compatriot Trey Augustine will defend the U.S. net in their bid for a gold medal. Their tournament begins next Tuesday in Sweden.

In brief

– Filip Mesar’s confidence is really at another level.

#GoHabsGo prospect Filip Mešár drives the net and scores Slovakia’s third goal of the game.

At least I’m 99% certain that’s him. Angle isn’t great and we have no replays. pic.twitter.com/WovSA2CKlC

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) December 22, 2023

– He’ll certainly be watching his buddies from the corner of his eye.

Connor Bedard is looking forward to watching team Canada at the world juniors pic.twitter.com/vSO6O71Cqn

– BarDown (@BarDown) December 22, 2023

– Will David Perron manage to earn his point?

#NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld #LGRW David Perron’s 6-game suspension, which has now been served in full, after an in-person hearing in New York this week.

Perron is now free to pursue appeal to a neutral arbitrator, who could reduce and put money back in his pocket.

– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 22, 2023

– It’s deserved!

Charges of mischief and misconduct | Daniel Brière’s son gets probation https://t.co/Kr8ygaHRkI

– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) December 22, 2023