Jaegar Lapointe has been through just about everything possible with the Parkland Rangers organization.
Starting with the Bantam team in the 2015-16 season and through this season, the Ste. Rose native has been a part of the lows, the highs, and everything in between.
This past weekend, it all ended for the 17-year-old. He played his final game as a part of the organization in a loss against the Winnipeg Thrashers where he scored two goals.
As everyone has come to expect, it was a very good season once again for the flashy forward.
He played in 43 games and recorded 43 points to lead Parkland. Last year, Jaegar notched 48 points in 47 games. In his first season with the Bantam Rangers, Jaegar put up 33 points in 36 games which is nearly a point per game.
The only season he wasn't near a point per game was in the 2016-17 campaign in his first Midget season where he had 13 points in 43 games. All in all, it really was an outstanding few years for the now-graduated Midget hockey player.
"It was great and was really cool to be with the team for three years of Midget and before in Bantam," said Lapointe. "My first year was tough but it came to me later on. I had a lot of fun last year and this year. We obviously didn't do as well as we wanted, but I had a lot of fun and I'll never forget playing with the team."
"I've made so many friends that will be my closest friends for life," he added.
Lapointe was tied for 20th in goals this year league wide with 22.
"Yeah, I'm pretty glad about what I've been able to do in the past few seasons," said Lapointe. "We, of course, wanted to make the playoffs but that didn't happen. I wish I could have done a little bit more but overall, I'm pretty proud of myself."
Jaegar is now hoping his next step is junior hockey. He's had a taste of junior hockey in the past, including this season. He played a couple games with the Neepawa Natives. His hope is to crack the team full-time next season.
"It's a lot better than Midget AAA, so I have to improve for sure," said Lapointe. "I think playing a couple games with them really helped me and I learned what it takes to have success in the league."
Before even thinking of that, Jaegar is Yukon bound. He was chosen to represent Manitoba at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships that go from May 6-14 in Whitehorse. This tournament features the best young aboriginal players in all of Canada.
"It's definitely really special to me, It means a lot to me that I get the chance," said Lapointe. "I get to play with a ton of good players and see a lot of cool things up there."
"It's going to be an unreal experience. Like representing Manitoba is something I've always wanted to do," he added. "And of course, the views are going to be incredible. Not everyone gets to experience Yukon so I'm really looking forward to it."
Although Jaegar won't play another game with the Rangers this season, he will have some more ice-time. The team will still practice through March which will allow him to get ready for the NAHC.