1971–72 QMJHL season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1971–72 QMJHL season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

was the third season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...

. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The Cornwall Royals

Cornwall Royals

The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...

finished first place in the regular season, and won the President's Cup

President's Cup (QMJHL)

The President's Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the league's playoffs champion.--Winners—Teams that went on to win the Memorial Cup are listed in bold font.-External links:* List of trophy winners....

, defeating the Quebec Remparts

Québec Remparts

There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec...

in the finals. The Royals won the 1972 Memorial Cup

1972 Memorial Cup

The 1972 Memorial Cup occurred May 8-May 14 at the Ottawa Civic Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Hockey Association, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Peterborough Petes, Cornwall Royals and Edmonton Oil Kings. ...

, representing the QMJHL at the first Memorial Cup

Memorial Cup

The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...

round-robin tournament.

Team changes

The Rosemont National relocate to Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...

, becoming the Laval National.

Final standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against

Overall	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA
Cornwall Royals Cornwall Royals The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...	62	47	13	2	96	361	182
Drummondville Rangers Drummondville Rangers The Drummondville Rangers were a junior ice hockey team that played in Drummondville, Quebec. They originally played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, but became a founding member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. They were originally affiliated with the New York Rangers. They...	62	42	18	2	86	304	239
Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec...	62	39	21	2	80	349	262
Sorel Éperviers Sorel Éperviers The Sorel Éperviers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981. The team was one of the founding members of the QMJHL. They mostly played at the Colisée Cardin in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, but also spent a few seasons at the Verdun Auditorium in the...	62	38	24	0	76	287	224
Shawinigan Bruins	61	34	24	3	71	290	208
Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:...	62	29	31	2	60	301	294
Trois-Rivières Ducs	62	27	31	4	58	249	252
Verdun Maple Leafs Verdun Maple Leafs (hockey) The Verdun Maple Leafs was the name of three ice hockey clubs that existed in Verdun, Quebec, including a senior hockey team, and two junior teams. The Maple Leafs played home games at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:...	61	20	40	1	41	252	366
Saint-Jérôme Alouettes Saint-Jérôme Alouettes The Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969...	62	16	46	0	32	262	422
Laval National	62	9	53	0	18	224	430

complete list of standings.

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Jacques Richard Jacques Richard Jacques A. G. Richard was a professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Quebec Nordiques. After an impressive junior career, Richard was considered a potential NHL superstar, but failed to live up to the promise. Trouble...	Quebec Remparts	61	71	89	160	100
Noel Desfosses	Sorel Éperviers	62	56	77	133	26
Dennis Desgagnes	Sorel Éperviers	62	38	93	131	52
Gerry Teeple	Cornwall Royals	56	57	71	128	24
Maurice Desfosses	Saint-Jérôme Alouettes	60	51	61	112	116
Claude St. Sauveur Claude St. Sauveur Claude St. Sauveur is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 285 games in the World Hockey Association and 79 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Indianapolis Racers, Cincinnati Stingers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Blazers, Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys,...	Sherbrooke Castors	60	53	58	111	97
Denis Patry Denis Patry Denis Patry is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played 3 games in the World Hockey Association for the Quebec Nordiques.- Career statistics :-External links:...	Drummondville Rangers	62	55	56	111	100
Rejean Giroux Rejean Giroux Rejean Giroux is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger who played for the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association.- Career statistics :-External links:...	Quebec Remparts	57	58	51	109	99
John Martin	Shawinigan Bruins	61	52	57	109	50
Richard Grenier Richard Grenier (ice hockey) Richard Grenier was a professional ice hockey player who played 10 games in the National Hockey League and 34 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Quebec Nordiques and New York Islanders....	Verdun Maple Leafs	61	46	56	102	83

complete scoring statistics

Playoffs

Jacques Richard was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists).

Quarterfinals

Cornwall Royals defeated Verdun Maple Leafs 8 points to 0.
Drummondville Rangers defeated Trois-Rivières Ducs 8 points to 2.
Quebec Remparts defeated Sherbrooke Castors 8 points to 0.
Shawinigan Bruins defeated Sorel Éperviers 8 points to 0.

Semifinals

Cornwall Royals defeated Shawinigan Bruins 8 points to 2.
Quebec Remparts defeated Drummondville Rangers 8 points to 0.

Finals

Cornwall Royals defeated Quebec Remparts 9 points to 5.

All-star teams

First team

Goalkeeper - Richard Brodeur
Richard Brodeur
Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...

, Cornwall Royals
Left defence - Guy Provost
Guy Provost
Guy Provost, OC, CQ was a French Canadian actor.In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being a "giant of the performing arts, admired and respected for his sensitivity and discipline, [he] is also a model for the new generation of actors". In 2003, he was made a Knight of the...

, Drummondville Rangers
Right defence - Richard Campeau, Sorel Éperviers
Left winger - Claude St. Sauveur
Claude St. Sauveur
Claude St. Sauveur is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 285 games in the World Hockey Association and 79 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Indianapolis Racers, Cincinnati Stingers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Blazers, Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys,...

, Sherbrooke Castors
Centreman - Jacques Richard
Jacques Richard
Jacques A. G. Richard was a professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Quebec Nordiques. After an impressive junior career, Richard was considered a potential NHL superstar, but failed to live up to the promise. Trouble...

, Quebec Remparts
Right winger - Rejean Giroux
Rejean Giroux
Rejean Giroux is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger who played for the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association.- Career statistics :-External links:...

, Quebec Remparts
Coach - Orval Tessier
Orval Tessier
Orval Roy Tessier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre and coach who played three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. Tessier played only 59 regular season games in the NHL...

, Cornwall Royals

Second team

Goalkeeper - Denis Herron
Denis Herron
Denis Bernard Herron is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Kansas City Scouts, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...

, Trois-Rivières Ducs
Left defence - Denis Deslauriers, Shawinigan Bruins
Right defence - Jean Hamel
Jean Hamel
Jean P. Hamel is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 699 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and Montreal Canadiens....

, Drummondville Rangers
Left winger - Noel Desfosses, Sorel Éperviers
Centreman - Gerry Teeple, Cornwall Royals
Right winger - Maurice Desfosses, St-Jérôme Alouettes
Coach - Ghislain Delage, Sorel Éperviers
List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars.

Trophies and awards

Team

President's Cup
President's Cup (QMJHL)
The President's Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the league's playoffs champion.--Winners—Teams that went on to win the Memorial Cup are listed in bold font.-External links:* List of trophy winners....

- Playoff Champions, Cornwall Royals
Cornwall Royals
The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...
Jean Rougeau Trophy
Jean Rougeau Trophy
The Jean Rougeau Trophy is awarded annually to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team that records the most points in the regular season. The trophy was named for former league president Jean Rougeau.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....

- Regular Season Champions, Cornwall Royals
Cornwall Royals
The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...

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