Jean-Michel Daoust (born November 24, 1983) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for several teams in the American Hockey League and in Europe before returning to Quebec to play for teams in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey.

Playing career

Undrafted from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Daoust first played professionally for the Cincinnati Cyclones in 2006. On January 18, 2008, Daoust signed a professional tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. At the time, he ranked 1st in the ECHL in points (51) before signing with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He would finish the season with 18 points in 37 games. On July 18, 2008, the Penguins exercised their option to re-sign Daoust. Daoust then moved to the Houston Aeros for the 2009–10 season, before signing a one-year contract with NHL affiliate, the Minnesota Wild, to remain in Houston the following year. On June 9, 2011, Daoust signed with European DEL team, the Straubing Tigers on a one-year deal.

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