Gueurif inks deal with Lions

Trois-Rivières, Quebec - The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have signed forward Théo Gueurif for the 2026-27 season.

At 24 years old, Gueurif will cross the Atlantic for the first time to continue his career in North America. It will also mark his first full professional season outside his native France.

A native of Saint-Martin-d'Hères, near Grenoble, he spent the past two seasons with Brûleurs de Loups de Grenoble of the Ligue Magnus, France's top professional hockey league. In 2025-26, he appeared in 15 games, recording seven points (5g-2a).

Prior to joining Grenoble, Gueurif also suited up for the Cergy-Pontoise Jokers and the Rouen Dragons. Over six seasons in the Ligue Magnus, he played 196 games, tallying 78 points (31g-47a). He also captured two French championships, winning titles with Rouen in 2020-21 and Grenoble in 2024-25.

On the international stage, Gueurif has represented France on 10 occasions. He also enjoyed an outstanding junior career, totaling 92 points (49g-43a) in 60 games at the U17 level, followed by 72 points in 67 games with the French U20 national team.