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Chabot Reflects on Childhood as Senators Gear Up

9/26/2025

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Thomas Chabot, veteran Senators defenceman, recalls his Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce childhood and choosing hockey at 17.
His father François emphasized education, reportedly suspending him from hockey to stress its importance.
The Senators travel to Quebec City for preseason games against New Jersey and Montreal; Chabot seeks to play both.
The team plans bonding activities outside practice, while Claude Giroux stresses cohesion.

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Story summary

Thomas Chabot, veteran Senators defenceman, recalls his Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce childhood and choosing hockey at 17.
His father François emphasized education, reportedly suspending him from hockey to stress its importance.
The Senators travel to Quebec City for preseason games against New Jersey and Montreal; Chabot seeks to play both.
The team plans bonding activities outside practice, while Claude Giroux stresses cohesion.