 As a free agent, Girard was unable to attain another NHL contract, opting to sign a one-year AHL contract with the Manitoba Moose, affiliate to the Winnipeg Jets, on July 4, 2018.Girard has competed internationally with Team Canada, winning a gold medal at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and a bronze at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships.He was the final forward cut from Canada's roster for the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.