Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

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The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (French: la Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec, abbreviated QMJHL in English, LHJMQ in French) is one of the three Major Junior "A" Tier I hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. Due to its cumbersome name, the league is often referred to as "The Q."

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Comparison to other Canadian Major Junior leagues

2 Member teams

2.1 Eastern Division
2.2 Western Division

3 History
4 2006 Playoffs
5 Memorial Cup champions
6 Trophies and awards

6.1 Team
6.2 Player
6.3 Executive

7 See also
8 External links

Introduction

The QMJHL was founded in 1969 and originally consisted only of teams in the province of Quebec, with the one notable exception of the Cornwall Royals, who played in Cornwall, Ontario, near the Quebec border. Most of the teams were within a few hours' drive of Montreal. Of the original founding members of the league, only the Shawinigan Cataractes remain in the same city with an uninterrupted history, although the team's name has changed (they were originally the Shawinigan Bruins). Each spring the league's teams compete for the President's Cup, symbolic of QMJHL supremacy. The QMJHL champion then goes on to compete in the Memorial Cup against the OHL and WHL champions. QMJHL teams have won the Memorial Cup eight times since 1969, with the Granby Prédateurs, the Hull Olympiques and the Rimouski Océanic each winning once, the Québec Remparts winning twice (once in their first edition 1969-1985, and once in their second edition 1997-present) and the Cornwall Royals winning three times.

The hockey style of the QMJHL is free-wheeling and rough. Alumni include Mario Lemieux, Guy Lafleur, Patrick Roy, Ray Bourque, Pat Lafontaine, Jeremy Roenick, Mike Bossy, Martin Brodeur, José Théodore and possible future stars Patrice Bergeron and Sidney Crosby among many other NHLers.

It has grown from a league where every team but one played in the province of Quebec to having teams in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Maine.

Many of the Eastern Division teams are located in cities that once had American Hockey League franchises, when it had a strong presence in Atlantic Canada in the 1980's and 1990's.

Comparison to other Canadian Major Junior leagues

The QMJHL traditionally adopted a rapid and exciting style, based on the offensive talent of its players, whereas the other two Junior Canadian leagues (the OHL and the WHL) were moulded into a more closed and defensive style like the teams of the NHL. "The Q" is more known for producing high-quality offensive players and goalies than defensemen, with some of its most famous examples being Mario Lemieux and Patrick Roy (who was said to start the tide of top Quebecois goalies, the reason being that kids saw Roy on TV and emulated his signature style).

Member teams

Eastern Division

The QMJHL's Eastern Division consists of teams in Atlantic Canada and Maine

Western Division

The QMJHL's Western Division consists of teams in Quebec

Baie-Comeau Drakkar (Viking Ship)
Chicoutimi Saguenéens ("People from the Saguenay")
Drummondville Voltigeurs (Infantrymen)
Gatineau Olympiques (Olympics)
Québec Remparts (Ramparts)
Rimouski Océanic (Oceanics)
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
Shawinigan Cataractes (Waterfalls)
Val-d'Or Foreurs (Miners)
Victoriaville Tigres (Tigers)

History

[QMJHL Team Histories] Complete list of team histories since 1969 from QMJHL website

1969- First season, 2 divisions. East: Quebec City Remparts, Shawinigan Bruins, Drummondville Rangers, Sorel Eperviers (Black Hawks), Trois-Rivieres Ducs (Dukes), and Sherbrooke Castors (Beavers). West: Saint-Jerome Alouettes, Cornwall Royals, Rosemont National, Verdun Maple Leafs, and Laval Saints.
1970- Divisions dissolved, Laval folds.
1971- Rosemont National move to Laval.
1972- The Saint-Jerome Alouettes and the Verdun Maple Leafs fold. The Montreal Junior Canadiens franchise of the OHA transfers to QMJHL, becoming the Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge.
1973- League split into 2 divisions. East: Sorel, Quebec, Shawinigan, Trois-Rivieres, Chicoutimi; West: Cornwall, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Laval, Drummondville, Hull. Chicoutimi Saguenéens ("People from the Saguenay"), and the Hull Festivals granted franchises. Shawinigan Bruins become Shawinigan Dynamos.
1974- Drummondville Rangers fold, Trois-Rivieres Ducs become Trois-Rivieres Draveurs (Lumberjacks).
1975- Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge become Montreal Juniors.
1976- Hull Festivals become Hull Olympiques. Divisions renamed: East becomes Dilio, West becomes Lebel.
1977- Sorel Eperviers (Black Hawks) move to Verdun. Sherbrooke moves to Dilio Division, while Verdun plays in the Lebel.
1978- Shawinigan Dynamos become Shawinigan Cataractes.
1979- Verdun Eperviers (Black Hawks) become Sorel/Verdun Eperviers. Laval National become Laval Voisins (Neighbours).
1980- Sorel/Verdun Eperviers become Sorel Eperviers.
1981- Divisions cease to exist, Cornwall moves to the OHL, Sorel Eperviers move to Granby and become the Bisons.
1982- Lebel and Dilio Divisions reintroduced. Shawinigan, Chicoutimi, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, and Drummondville play in the Dilio, while Laval, Verdun, Longueuil, Saint-Jean, Hull, and Granby play in the Lebel. Sherbrooke Castors move to Saint-Jean. Montreal Juniors move to Verdun. Drummondville Voltigeurs (Infantrymen) granted a franchise, Longueuil Chevaliers (Cavaliers) granted a franchise.
1984- Plattsburgh Pioneers granted a franchise, but fold 3 months into the schedule after playing 17 games. They would play in the Lebel Division, Granby is moved to the Dilio. Verdun Juniors become the Verdun Junior Canadiens.
1985- Quebec Remparts fold. Laval Voisins become Laval Titan.
1987- Longueuil Chevaliers move to Victoriaville and become the Tigres. They would play in the Dilio. Granby is moved to the Lebel Division.
1988- Divisions cease to exist, Longueuil Collège-Français are granted a franchise.
1989- Verdun Junior Canadiens move to Saint-Hyacinthe and become the Laser. Saint-Jean Castors become St-Jean Lynx.
1990- Lebel and Dilio divisions created yet again: Chicoutimi, Trois-Rivieres, Drummondville, Shawinigan, Beauport, and Victoriaville play in the Dilio; Longueuil, Hull, Laval, Saint-Hyacinthe, Granby, and Saint-Jean play in the Lebel. Beauport Harfangs (Snow Owls) are granted a franchise.
1992- Trois-Rivieres Draveurs move to Sherbrooke and become the Faucons (Falcons).
1993- Val-d'Or Foreurs (Miners) granted a franchise, they play in the Lebel. Longueuil Collège-Français move to Verdun.
1994- Verdun Collège-Français fold. Halifax awarded an expansion team, the Mooseheads. Halifax would play in the Dilio. Laval Titan become Laval Titan Collège-Français.
1995- Saint-Jean Lynx move to Rimouski and become the Océanic. Moncton Alpines franchise granted. Rimouski and Moncton both play in the Dilio. Drummondville and Sherbrooke move to the Lebel. Granby Bisons become Granby Prédateurs.
1996- Saint-Hyacinthe Laser move to Rouyn-Noranda and become the Huskies. Moncton Alpines become Moncton Wildcats.
1997- Granby Prédateurs move to Cape Breton to become the Screaming Eagles, and play in the Dilio. Shawinigan moves to the Lebel. The Beauport Harfangs move to Quebec City and become the Quebec Remparts.
1998- Baie-Comeau granted an expansion team called the Drakkar (Viking ship), and play in the Dilio. Laval Titan Collège-Français move to Acadie-Bathurst, and play in the Dilio.
1999- Lebel Division become Lebel Conference, and splits into the West Division (Hull, Rouyn-Noranda, Montreal, Val-d'Or) and the Central Division (Shawinigan, Drummondville, Sherbrooke, Victoriaville). The Dilio Division becomes the Dilio Conference and splits into the Eastern Division (Rimouski, Quebec City, Baie-Comeau, Chicoutimi) and the Maritime Division (Moncton, Halifax, Cape Breton, Acadie-Bathurst). Montreal Rocket are granted a franchise.
2003 - The QMJHL goes to a 3 division format: Atlantic (Cape Breton, Moncton, Prince Edward Island, Halifax, Acadie-Bathurst); Eastern (Rimouski, Chicoutimi, Lewiston, Quebec, Baie-Comeau); and Western (Gatineau, Shawinigan, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, Drummondville, Victoriaville) Sherbrooke Castors move to Maine, becoming the Lewiston MAINEiacs; Montreal Rocket move to Charlottetown and take the Prince Edward Island name, Hull Olympiques become Gatineau Olympiques.
2004 - The QMJHL announces plans to expand from 16 to 18 teams, effective with the 2005-06 season. St. John's, Newfoundland and Saint John, New Brunswick are awarded franchises, the St. John's Fog Devils and Saint John Sea Dogs.
2005 - Effective with the 2005-06 season, the league reverts to a two-division format. The East Division consists of all of the league's non-Québec teams, and the West Division contains all of the Québec teams.

2006 Playoffs

For more information, see 2005-06 QMJHL season.

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Note: teams cross over between conferences for the final four.

Memorial Cup champions

The Memorial Cup has been captured eight times by QMJHL teams since the league's founding in 1969:

2006 - Québec Remparts
2000 - Rimouski Océanic
1997 - Hull Olympiques
1996 - Granby Prédateurs
1981 - Cornwall Royals
1980 - Cornwall Royals
1972 - Cornwall Royals
1971 - Québec Remparts

Trophies and awards

[QMJHL Trophies] Complete list of Trophy winners since 1969 from QMJHL website

Team

President's Cup - Playoff Champions
Jean Rougeau Trophy - Regular Season Champions
Luc Robitaille Trophy - Team that scored the most goals
Robert Lebel Trophy - Team with best G.A.A.

Player

Michel Brière Memorial Trophy - Most Valuable Player
Jean Béliveau Trophy - Top Scorer
Guy Lafleur Trophy - Playoff MVP
Telus Cup - Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year
Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy - Best G.A.A.
Guy Carbonneau Trophy - Best Defensive Forward
Emile Bouchard Trophy - Defenceman of the Year
Kevin Lowe Trophy - Best Defensive Defenceman
Michael Bossy Trophy - Best Pro Prospect
RDS Cup - Rookie of the Year (since 1991)
Michel Bergeron Trophy - Offensive Rookie of the Year (ROY 1969-1980)
Raymond Lagacé Trophy - Defensive Rookie of the Year
Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy - Most Sportsmanlike Player
Karcher Plaque - Humanitarian of the Year
Marcel Robert Trophy - Best Scholastic Player
Paul Dumont Trophy - Personality of the Year

Executive

Ron Lapointe Trophy - Coach of the Year
Maurice Filion Trophy - General Manager of the Year
John Hormon Trophy - Executive of the Year
Jean Sawyer Trophy - Marketing Director of the Year

External links

[Official website]
[Archive of standings and statistics] - Internet hockey database

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Canadian Hockey League>CHL: | Memorial Cup | OHL | QMJHL | WHL

Current arenas in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Eastern Division		Western Division
Androscoggin Bank Colisée \| Centre 200 \| Charlottetown Civic Centre \| Halifax Metro Centre \| Harbour Station \| K.C. Irving Regional Centre \| Mile One Stadium \| Moncton Coliseum		Aréna Dave Keon \| Aréna Jacques Plante \| Centre Air Creebec \| Centre Georges-Vézina \| Centre Henry-Leonard \| Centre Marcel Dionne \| Colisée des Bois-Francs \| Colisée Pepsi \| Colisée de Rimouski \| Robert Guertin Arena

Defunct Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Teams

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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Introduction

Comparison to other Canadian Major Junior leagues

Member teams

Eastern Division

Western Division

History

2006 Playoffs

Memorial Cup champions

Trophies and awards

Team

Player

Executive

See also

External links