Hockey world mourns tragic loss of longtime NHL player and coach at the age of 61

Verret grew up in Quebec City, Quebec, and would begin his hockey career in 1975 playing Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments, and would later move onto a minor hockey team in Beauport.

From there he'd join the QMJHL where he'd find his game scoring 462 points during his junior career.

He'd win the Jean Beliveau Trophy during the 1981-1982 season leading the league in scoring, and would end up being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, later he'd find success in the AHL with the Rochester Americans.

He suited up for the Sabres in 1983 and the 1984-85 season.

Building on what he'd learn in the QMJHL, AHL, and NHL he'd find himself later as a successful ice hockey coach with the Mont-Sainte-Anne-Secondary School, where he'd have a positive impact on youth players who made their way through the school.

He'd successfully served in the role for the last fifteen years, and unfortunately, he'd pass away on March 12th, 2025.

During that time period, you can't help but think of all the lives Verret had impacted positively and gave hockey players at the school a good head start on their hopes and dreams of becoming future NHL stars.

Verret may not have been an NHL star himself, but had the know-how of what it takes to make it to the big leagues.

The amount of knowledge gone, as a result of his tragic passing is insurmountable.

As a result, many have lost their former role model, and mentor in Claude Verret as a result.

It was reported by the Vikings Hockey ESMSA page that Verret had passed away at the Michel-Sarrazin house.

Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the hockey players who crossed his path as a Viking hockey player.

Rest in peace to Claude Verret who found life after the NHL, and kept the beautiful sport in the hearts of many.