The Trois‑Rivières Lions announced Thursday that they have signed forward Vincent Nardone for the upcoming 2026–27 season, adding a 25‑year‑old Quebecer with an established university and junior pedigree to their attack.
From Concordia success to a pro opportunity in Trois‑Rivières
Nardone arrives after completing his USports career with the Concordia Stingers, where he recorded 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) in 17 games last season. Across four seasons with Concordia, he totalled 44 points (16 goals, 28 assists) in 70 regular‑season games and appeared in five playoff games.
The forward was part of the Stingers team that won the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship in 2025 and competed for the USports University Cup, where his team earned a silver medal. The Lions noted that Nardone will be reunited with former Concordia teammates already on the Trois‑Rivières roster, including Édouard Charron, Mathieu Bizier and Christopher Innis.
Les Lions de Trois‑Rivières annoncent l’arrivée de Vincent Nardone! 🔥 Après avoir complété son parcours universitaire avec les Stingers de l’Université Concordia, l’attaquant québécois ouvrira un nouveau chapitre de sa carrière avec les Lions!
Junior background and development
Before university hockey, Nardone forged his game in Canadian junior leagues. His junior career highlights from the available records include:
- SJHL (Flin Flon Bombers, 2018–19): 17 goals and 22 assists for 39 points in 56 games; named the club’s Rookie of the Year; added two goals and an assist in nine playoff games.
- BCHL (Penticton Vees and Victoria Grizzlies): 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points in 53 games; appeared in four playoff games with the Grizzlies.
- MJHL (Dauphin Kings): short stint producing six assists in seven games.
Those stops outline a player who climbed through multiple junior circuits before taking the university route — a common path for prospects who combine development with post‑secondary education.
Where he fits with the Lions
Nardone will be the club’s 10th forward and 14th overall signing for the 2026–27 campaign, according to the announcement. For the Lions, a team competing in the ECHL and building its roster for a demanding season, adding an established university scorer provides depth and experience up front.
| Level | Team(s) | Notable stats |
|---|---|---|
| USports (last season) | Concordia Stingers | 13 points (4G, 9A) in 17 games |
| USports (career) | Concordia | 44 points (16G, 28A) in 70 games; 5 playoff games |
| SJHL | Flin Flon Bombers | 39 points (17G, 22A) in 56 games; Rookie of the Year |
| BCHL | Penticton Vees, Victoria Grizzlies | 29 points (11G, 18A) in 53 games |
| MJHL | Dauphin Kings | 6 assists in 7 games |
For Trois‑Rivières fans, the signing represents both a continuation of the club’s recruitment of Quebec talent and an investment in players who combined junior seasoning with university development. That blend often yields forwards who are mature, conditioned and ready for a professional schedule.
With training camp and pre‑season on the horizon, the Lions will look to integrate Nardone alongside their existing mix of veterans and younger prospects. The club’s public announcement positions him as another piece of a forward corps that already includes familiar faces from Concordia — a factor that could ease his transition into the ECHL and the Trois‑Rivières hockey community.
Further roster moves and the team’s full camp roster are expected in the coming weeks as the Lions finalise preparations for the 2026–27 season.
