• Paradis helped lead the Shawinigan Cataractes to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s – they fell to Drummondville in seven games. He had 12 points (6-6-12), including, two game-winning goals, in 21 playoff games in 2009.

• During the regular season, he posted 50 points (19-31-50) in 66 games.

• At the 2009 CHL Top Prospects, event, Paradis blasted a 95.7 miles-per-hour shot in the hardest shot competition, defeating seven other prospects.

• Paradis started playing hockey when he was three-years-old and he credits his parents for having the most influence on his career with their constant support and sacrifices.

• His favorite players are Edmonton’s Ales Hemsky and Chicago’s Martin Havlat -- he patterns his game after their skill, but tries to add a stronger physical presence to his own game.