Press release drafted by the Quebec Remparts
Quebec City, Friday, February 6, 2026 The Aléo Foundation, thanks to a major donation from the Quebec Remparts’ Education Fund, presented scholarships to young female hockey players across Quebec before the game tonight. A total of $24,000 $ was given to the Aléo Foundation by the Quebec Remparts, via the team's Education Fund, thanks to profits raised from the Montreal Victory 50/50 game held at the Centre Vidéotron on January 19, 2025.
«The Aléo Foundation is extremely pleased to have been selected by the players of La Victoire. Several of them were scholarship recipients in the past, and it is very significant for us that they are choosing to give back to the next generation. It is also with great gratitude that we thank the Remparts for believing in the development of women's sports. Together, united around young scholarship recipients to support their journey, we contribute to the development of young women, both in sports, in their studies, and for their entire lives,» said Ms. Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation.
The total sum of 24,000 $ is entirely dedicated to the development of women's hockey in Quebec through 13 scholarships awarded to the following female hockey players:
Alice Bernard – Defense / Lac St-Louis Warriors M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
16 years old – Montreal (Pierrefonds-Roxboro)
2000 $
Silver medalist at the Quebec Games in Sherbrooke in 2024.
Study in 5e secondary school at Collège Bourget.
Would like to represent Quebec at the Canada Games, in the winter of 2027, in Quebec City.
Committed to the Champlain Lennoxville Cougars in Division 1 for next season.
Jolianne Bergeron – Forward / Stars 55 M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
14 years old – Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover
2000 $
At 14 years old, Jolianne is bumped up to the M18 league, where she sits at the top of the scoring list.
Study in 3e secondary school at Collège Saint-Bernard, in Drummondville.
Would like to become a teacher in addition to having her own summer hockey school.
Camille Bihannic – Defenseman / Quebec M18 AAA Ace
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
17 years old - St-Henri
2000 $
Champion team in the Brampton 2 Nations tournament, under-18 category, in December 2025.
Study in 5e secondary at École Pointe-Lévy.
Born in France, she moved to Abitibi at a very young age and had to convince her parents to sign her up for hockey, as they were not familiar with the sport.
Lyanna Bouchard – Forward / Quebec M15 AAA Ace
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
14 years old – Gaspé
1500 $
Participated in the LHSEQ All-Star game in Quebec at the end of January, where she also scored a goal.
Study in 2e secondary at Cardinal-Roy School.
Left the family home at 12 years old to live in a boarding school in Quebec, driven by a passion for his sport.
After my sports career, I would like to move into a field related to natural sciences, with a particular interest in sports physiology. Sport has always played an important role in my life and I would like to continue to evolve in this environment in a different way.«
Marine Charbonneau – Defenseman / Outaouais Olympiques M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
16 years old – Gatineau
2000 $
His team climbed to the top of the 2024-2025 season standings and won the silver medal at the Chevrolet Cup.
Study in 5e secondary at École polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau.
On an individual level, Marine would like to improve her offensive game to help her team even more.
Ann-Sophie Côté – Forward / Quebec M18 AAA Ace
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
15 years - Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval
2000 $
A scored the winning goal in the final of the Brampton 2 Nations tournament, with the Quebec Aces.
Study in 3e secondary at École de La Seigneurie.
I was selected at camp for Team Quebec for the Canada Games which will be held in 2027, in Quebec City, so one of my goals is to be part of the team.«
Kélia Côté – Forward / Harfangs du Triolet M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
15 years old - Sherbrooke
2000 $
Awarded for her work ethic in her first year in the M18 AAA league.
Study in 4e secondary at École du Triolet.
She would like to become a primary school teacher.
Katrina Éthier – Defender / Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
16 years old - Rosemère
2000 $
Won the Chevrolet Cup two consecutive years with his team.
Study in 5e secondary at École Saint-Gabriel.
I would like to continue my studies to pursue a technical degree in architecture.«
Coralie Gaul Aubé – Forward / Richelieu Rempart M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
17 years old – Longueuil
2000 $
Awarded the title of most valuable player of her school team, the Mgr A.-M.-Parent Piranhas.
Study in 5e secondary at École Mgr A.-M.-Parent in division 2.
Will join the Cégep Édouard-Montpetit Lynx for the upcoming season.
Camille Lamontagne – Chaudière-Appalaches Bobsled Hockey
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
16 years old – St-Côme-Linière
1500 $
Started sledge hockey in 1Re secondary, on the advice of her physiotherapist.
Study in 5e secondary school at Polyvalente de Saint-Georges.
Camille has been playing sledge hockey for 5 years. The only downside to her sport is that she only practices it once a week. She would like to play more!
Noémie Rivard – Defenseman / Quebec M13 AAA Ace
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
12 years old – Quebec (Haute-St-Charles)
1500 $
> Semifinalist in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Winter 2025.
Study in 1Re secondary at Cardinal-Roy School.
This season, I'd like to win at least one tournament; we lost three finals last year. It might be the Pee-Wee Tournament or the Chevrolet Cup! For next year, I'd like to be selected for the M15 AAA team, to stay with the As.«
Alexanne Thibault – Forward / Ace of Quebec M15 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
14 years old – Lévis (St-Rédempteur)
1500 $
Selected as a forward by the As M15 AAA for the 2025-2026 season, taking on a new position after playing defense since she started playing hockey.
Study in 2e secondary at École Pointe-Lévy
«I'd like to play hockey for as long as possible, then go into a field of medicine and try to be a pediatrician or a psychologist to help children.»
Sienna Valiante – Forward / Laval-Montréal Amazons M18 AAA
1Re Quebec City Ramparts Scholarship x Aléo Foundation
16 years old – Laval
2000 $
Participated in the Beantown tournament with a star-studded team of Canadian and American players.
Study in 5e secondary at Laval Academy Senior.
My main goal for next year is to play for a NCAA Division I team. I don't just want to be part of the lineup; I want to be an impactful player who helps her team win a championship. Personally, my goal is to improve every aspect of my game while maintaining academic excellence. It is paramount for me to succeed in my studies and perform well in school, as I know that the balance between books and the ice is the key to my long-term success.«
About the Quebec Remparts Education FundéBe
The Quebec Remparts Education Fund covers the tuition fees for players during their time with the team. Many players in the organization graduate over the seasons, thanks to the Remparts Education Fund. Players are required to continue their academic pursuits while playing hockey, and the Education Fund disburses the necessary amounts to cover the costs. This Fund also awards scholarships to certain players who decide to pursue their studies after their QMJHL careers. The 50/50 Lottery remains the most significant source of revenue for the Quebec Remparts Education Fund. Since its implementation in 2015, hundreds of winners have shared grand prizes totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
About the Aléo Foundation
Established in 1985, the Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence (FAEQ) has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to nearly 5,000 talented student-athletes from across Quebec. To clarify its mission of propelling athletes beyond sports, the FAEQ changed its name and branding in 2022; it is now known as Fondation Aléo. In addition to continuing to provide scholarships and support services to the leaders of tomorrow, it reaffirms its personalized approach, with the holistic development and well-being in performance of its scholarship recipients at the heart of its actions.
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Source :
Nicole Bouchard
Deputy General Manager and Media Relations
418-576-7925
