Stats
- Position/#: Defenseman/44
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Born: 2004-04-27
- Birthplace: Repentigny, Quebec
Bio
The Montreal-raised defender first joined the Renfrew Wolves as an 18-year-old in 2022-23, playing two games before being dealt to the QJHL’s Gatineau Flames. Returns to Renfrew after a successful season in the U.S., where he set career highs in points.
Fast Facts
- Fell in love with game at the age of 5 after watching playoff hockey on T.V. with his mom, getting his first chance to hit the ice at 7-years-old.
- Likes to balance his physical work on defense with an easygoing nature off-the ice, practicing both music and meditation
- Enjoys his role as a facilitator on the ice, pulling influence from other sports like soccer to be an elusive puck handler and to find his teammates with perfect passes over taking his own shots
- His full name is Leonard Junior Jamfa Chiad Jeu
One-Timers
- Nickname: Leo or L.J.
- Hockey idol growing up: P.K. Subban and Mike Matheson
- Actor who would play him in a move: “Maybe a bit controversial now, but maybe Will Smith or Morgan Freeman.”
- Favourite Meal: Poulet DG (aka General Manager’s Chicken, Cameroonian dish featuring pan fried marinated chicken and plantains traditionally served to high ranking officials)
- Favourite Movie: The Pee-Wee 3D
- First jersey bought: “Actually, it was a jersey style t-shirt. A Montreal Canadiens Carey Price one.”
- Favourite Artist: Michael Jackson
- Dream Superpower: “I really want to fly.”
- Favourite Superhero: Batman
