Predators 2009 draftees Gabriel Bourque and Charles-Olivier Roussel were stand-outs for Team QMJHL in the 2009 Subway Super Series vs. Team Russia, each recording three points during the two games against the Russian Select Team. Roussel, a second round pick by the Preds this summer, led all defensemen in scoring and tied for the team overall lead in assists (three), while Bourque scored the game-winning goal in both contests.

Gabriel Bourque from Game 1 of Super Series

Team QMJHL won Game 1 by a 3-1 score on Nov. 16 with Roussel setting up Bourque for the game-winner. In Game 2, Team Russia took a 2-1 lead after one period of play, but the Preds prospects stepped up in Period 2 to combine on four Team QMJHL goals. Roussel picked up an assist on the go-ahead goal midway through the frame and Bourque netted his second goal of the series 1:49 later to give the QMJHL a 4-2 lead. Bourque and Roussel picked up assists on power-play goals later in the period Team QMJHL went into the second intermission with a 6-3 lead, en route to a 8-3 win.

The 2009 Super Series continues tonight (Nov. 19) with the Russian Select Team opening a two-game set against Team OHL. The OHL squad will be captained by Preds '09 first round pick Ryan Ellis. Fellow Preds prospect Taylor Beck will also skate for Team OHL. Michael Latta was also named to the team, but will have to miss the games due to injury.