Montreal Jr. Canadiens
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| Montreal Junior Canadiens | |
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| City | Montreal, Quebec |
| League | Ontario Hockey League |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Home Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Ice Size | 200' x 85' |
| Colours | Red, White & Blue |
Montreal Junior Canadiens
Montreal Junior Canadiens
The Montreal Junior Canadiens were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Junior Hockey League from 1933 to 1961, and the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961 to 1972. They played out of the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Franchise Identities:
- Montreal Jr. Canadiens 1933 to 1972
- Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge 1972 to 1975
- Montreal Juniors 1975 to 1982
- Verdun Juniors 1982 to 1984
- Verdun Jr. Canadiens 1984 to 1989
- Saint-Hyacinthe Laser 1989 to 1996
- Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 1996 to present
History
The Junior Canadiens were a farm team to the NHL Montreal Canadiens from the early 1930s until the institution of the NHL Entry Draft. The Juniors originally played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League.In 1961 the franchise switched to the Ontario Hockey Association to compete at the major junior level. It was granted as an expansion club in 1961. At the time, major hockey in Quebec, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League did not exist. In 1972 the team transferred to the QMJHL.
1950
In the Quebec Junior playoffs, the Junior Canadiens defeated the Quebec Citadels and the Halifax St. Marys. The series versus Halifax was surrendered by St. Marys when Montreal won the first two games on the road by scores of 11-3 and 10-1. After that the Junior Canadiens defeated the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters to represent eastern Canada in the Memorial Cup.The Memorial Cup of 1950 saw two farm teams of the Montreal Canadiens playing each other for the top junior prize. The Junior Canadiens defeated the Regina Pats in a best-of-seven game series by 4 games to 1, winning on home ice at the Forum.
1950 Memorial Cup scores Game 1 Montreal 8 Regina 7 @ Montreal Forum Game 2 Montreal 5 Regina 2 @ Montreal Forum Game 3 Montreal 5 Regina 1 @ Maple Leaf Gardens Game 4 Regina 7 Montreal 4 @ Montreal Forum Game 5 Montreal 6 Regina 3 @ Montreal Forum
1969
The Junior Canadiens beat out the St. Catharines Black Hawks for the OHA Championship, then betterd the Sorel Black Hawks (Eperviers) 3 games to 1 for the Richardson Cup. The Montreal roster that year featured 13 rookies. The Canadiens would pick up netminder Jim Rutherford from the Hamilton Red Wings for the national championship.The Memorial Cup of 1969 would be a rematch of 19 years earlier, with the Regina Pats. The first two games were scheduled for the Montreal Forum, with the remainder of the games to be played in Regina's Exhibition Stadium. The Junior Canadiens swept the Regina Pats in a very physical series.
1969 Memorial Cup scores Game 1 Montreal 5 Regina 3 @ Montreal Forum Game 2 Montreal 7 Regina 2 @ Montreal Forum Game 3 Montreal 5 Regina 2 @ Exhibition Stadium Game 4 Montreal 8 Regina 6 @ Exhibition Stadium
1970
The 1970 Junior Canadiens finished 1st in the OHA then defeated the Ottawa 67's and St. Catharines Black Hawks to reach the finals versus the Toronto Marlboros. The Junior Canadiens triumphed for the J. Ross Robertson Cup then played the NOHA champion Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.Montreal won the first game 6-2, but the "Soo" won game two 5-4. It was the first time in history that a team from the NOHA beat an OHA team in the playoffs. Montreal quickly responded winning the next three games 10-1, 9-2 and 20-1.
For the Richardson Cup the Canadiens would play the Quebec Junior Hockey League champions Quebec Remparts. The Remparts featured future Hall-of-Famer Guy Lafleur. The Canadiens prevailed in a 3 game sweep in front of crowds numbering over 14,000 in Quebec City, and over 18,000 in Montreal.
Their opponents for the Memorial Cup of 1970 would be the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Coached by Stan Dunn the Red Wings were a very tough forechecking squad. The games became closer as the series progressed, but the Junior Canadiens swept the series, winning on home ice at the Forum.
1970 Memorial Cup scores Game 1 Montreal 9 Weyburn 4 @ Montreal Forum Game 2 Montreal 6 Weyburn 2 @ Montreal Forum Game 3 Montreal 5 Weyburn 4 @ Montreal Forum Game 4 Montreal 6 Weyburn 5 @ Montreal Forum
Championships
Hamilton Spectator TrophyFirst overall in the OHA regular season standings.
- 1961-1962 73 points
- 1968-1969 80 points
- 1969-1970 79 points
OHA
- J. Ross Robertson Cup Championships: 2
- J. Ross Robertson Cup Appearances: 3
- 1964 Lost to Toronto Marlboros
- 1969 OHA Champions vs. St. Catharines Black Hawks
- 1970 OHA Champions vs. Toronto Marlboros
Memorial Cup
- Memorial Cup Championships: 3
- 1950 CAHA Champions vs. Regina Pats
- 1969 CAHA Champions vs. Regina Pats
- 1969 CAHA Champions vs. Weyburn Red Wings
Coaches
Sam Pollock and Billy Reay coached the 1950 Memorial Cup champions Jr. Canadiens. Claude Ruel coached the team its first two years in the OHA, he would later win the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1969. Former goaltender Yves Nadon piloted the team to its first OHA finals in 1964. Roger Bédard led the team to successive Memorial Cup wins in 1969 & 1970.Players
O.H.A. Awards
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Red Tilson Trophy OHL Most valuable player.
OHL Top Point Scorer.
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Max Kaminsky Trophy Most Outstanding Defenceman.
Lowest team goals against average.
Most sportsmanlike player.
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Hall of Fame Alumni
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NHL Alumni
- QJHL (1933-1961)
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- OHA (1961-1972)
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Yearly Results
Results listed while playing in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961-1972.Previous standings unavailable.
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Pct % | Goals For | Goals Against | Standing |
| 1961-62 | 50 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 73 | 0.730 | 230 | 138 | 1st OHA |
| 1962-63 | 50 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 63 | 0.630 | 201 | 146 | 2nd OHA |
| 1963-64 | 56 | 35 | 16 | 5 | 75 | 0.670 | 289 | 188 | 2nd OHA |
| 1964-65 | 56 | 20 | 28 | 8 | 48 | 0.429 | 215 | 214 | 5th OHA |
| 1965-66 | 48 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 57 | 0.594 | 200 | 147 | 2nd OHA |
| 1966-67 | 48 | 16 | 23 | 9 | 41 | 0.427 | 176 | 204 | 7th OHA |
| 1967-68 | 54 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 81 | 0.750 | 261 | 170 | 2nd OHA |
| 1968-69 | 54 | 37 | 11 | 6 | 80 | 0.741 | 303 | 171 | 1st OHA |
| 1969-70 | 54 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 79 | 0.731 | 316 | 200 | 1st OHA |
| 1970-71 | 62 | 35 | 19 | 8 | 78 | 0.629 | 295 | 235 | 4th OHA |
| 1971-72 | 63 | 13 | 40 | 10 | 36 | 0.286 | 237 | 315 | 9th OHA |
Arena
The Junior Canadiens played at the Montreal Forum, on the same ice as the NHL team. The Montreal Forum also hosted Memorial Cup games in 1950, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973 & 1976, with the Junior Canadiens winning on home ice in 1950 & 1970.
- [Montreal Forum] The OHL Arena & Travel Guide
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