With three picks in the first two rounds of the May 2008 priority draft, the Frontenacs had two things in mind. Bolster the defense first, and then select a forward who was a quality play maker with scoring ability. The plan led the Fronts to choose Charles Sarault to centre one of the team's four lines for the 2008-09 season.

Sarault, who played Minor Midget hockey with the Toronto Junior Canadians of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, was ranked in the top 40 players by the Ontario Hockey League's central scouting team.
 
After securing the services of Sarault, Fronts' Head Coach, Larry Mavety referred to him as “a smooth-skating kid who plays all three positions, and is a great two-way player.”
In his final year with the Canadians, Charles killed penalties and was relied on in key face-off situations, an evident fact at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga in March during the OHL Showcase Tournament. Though not a physical player (5' 11" and 175 pounds), Charles exhibits a passion for the game and relies more on his speed and skill to assist his team. If the puck is free, Charles will be giving it chase. Once in possession, his good hands and puck-handling ability, even at top speed, give him an advantage over many players. He plays the game with confidence and composure for a rookie, always looking for the best chance to shoot or pass.
“He's a good, young, skilled centre,” said Darren Keily, Fronts' assistant coach. “He plays the game with high energy and is pushing others for more ice time.”
Charles' dedication to playing well and striving to give his team his best effort every game has rewarded him with more playing time and a greater opportunity to grow into the game.
His journey to Kingston in August for training camp was a little less awesome than for other new players.
“I was lucky to have my grandparents as my billet for the year, “ said Charles recently. “They decided that they would billet Erik (Gudbranson) also, as we were attending the same school. This made the transition easy for me  because Erik and I get to talk hockey - and my billets are always there for us.”
Charles has worked hard to adjust to his new hockey home in Kingston, and gives much credit  to line mate Peter Stevens for nurturing him along the way.
“The game is much faster and a lot more physical than in minor midget. There's not as much time to react,” he commented.
To improve his game at this point, Charles suggests, “I would like to start controlling the play more and more as the year goes on and try to get to the net more.”
If you watch Charles closely on a shift, you will see that his play clearly reflects these intentions.