Clarkson University Athletics

William-Charles Bishop joins Clarkson University as a freshman defenseman for the 2025-26 season, bringing with him strong experience from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). A native of Baie-d’Urfée, Québec, Bishop is a left-shot blueliner listed at 6'”, 201 pounds, known for his mobility, puck-moving ability, and smart transitional play.

Bishop began his QMJHL career after being selected in the 6th round of the 2020 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Sherbrooke Phoenix. He played parts of two seasons with Sherbrooke before being traded to Acadie-Bathurst in 2023 and later to the Val-d’Or Foreurs in January 2024. Over the course of four seasons in the league, Bishop appeared in 185 regular-season games, recording 11 goals and 56 assists for 67 points. His best season came in 2024-25 with Val-d’Or, where he produced 43 points in 64 games and added two assists in the playoffs, establishing himself as a reliable two-way defender and one of his team’s top contributors from the back end.

Known as a smooth skater with strong edgework and the vision to spark offense from his own zone, Bishop has been praised for his ability to quarterback a power play and move the puck efficiently under pressure. That skill set, combined with his QMJHL experience, makes him a valuable addition to Clarkson’s defensive corps as he transitions to the NCAA level.

The Back of the Hockey Card:

• Drafted 112th overall in the 6th round of the 2020 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Sherbrooke Phoenix 
• Position: Defense
• Left shot
• Height / Weight: 6', 201 lb 

Get to Know William:

• From Baie-d’Urfée, Québec