The 5-foot-10, 180-pound winger from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, showcased impressive skills in the QMJHL. Leading the league in power-play goals, ranking second in goals and shots, and 14th in points, Gendron had an outstanding season.
He set career highs in goals, assists, points, power-play goals, game-winning goals, and shots.
During the playoffs, he continued his impressive performance, totaling 19 points in 13 QMJHL playoff games, leading in power-play goals and tying for first in goals.