1973–74 QMJHL season
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The 1973–74 QMJHL season
was the fifth season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. East and west divisions resumed with the addition of two new teams, the Hull Festivals and Chicoutimi Saguenéens
. Eleven teams played 70 games each in the schedule, up from the 64 games the previous season.
The season sparked an offensive explosion, unmatched in Canadian Hockey League
history. The Sorel Éperviers
finished first overall in the regular season, and set a CHL record of 620 goals scored as a team. Three Sorel players, Pierre Larouche
, Michel Deziel
and Jacques Cossette
, had more than 90 goals and 200 points each. Sorel goalkeeper Claude Legris won the top goaltender award, despite posting a 4.50 goals against average
; the highest GAA of any Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
winner to date.
Pierre Larouche
set a Canadian junior ice hockey
record scoring record for most points scored in a season with 251, that lasted until the 1983–84 QMJHL season
when broken by Mario Lemieux
. Three different players, Mike Bossy
, Alain Daigle
and Bob Sirois
each scored 70 goals or more in the season, yet none were in the top ten league scoring leaders.
The Quebec Remparts
finished second place in the regular season despite scoring 531 goals as a team, the second highest in CHL history. Quebec won the President's Cup
, defeating the first place Sorel Éperviers in the finals.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
Player
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 fifth 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...
. East and west divisions resumed with the addition of two new teams, the Hull Festivals and Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:...
. Eleven teams played 70 games each in the schedule, up from the 64 games the previous season.
The season sparked an offensive explosion, unmatched in Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
history. The 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...
finished first overall in the regular season, and set a CHL record of 620 goals scored as a team. Three Sorel players, Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche
Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
, Michel Deziel
Michel Deziel
Michel Deziel is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the third round, 47th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. He played just one game in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, appearing in a single playoff contest during the team's...
and Jacques Cossette
Jacques Cossette
Jacques Cossette is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL....
, had more than 90 goals and 200 points each. Sorel goalkeeper Claude Legris won the top goaltender award, despite posting a 4.50 goals against average
Goals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
; the highest GAA of any Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
The Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the goaltender in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the best goals-against average. It is named for Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante.-Winners:-External links:...
winner to date.
Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche
Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
set a Canadian junior ice hockey
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
record scoring record for most points scored in a season with 251, that lasted until the 1983–84 QMJHL season
1983–84 QMJHL season
The 1983–84 QMJHL season was the 15th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Eleven teams played 70 games each in the regular season....
when broken by Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
. Three different players, Mike Bossy
Mike Bossy
Michael Dean Bossy is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders for his entire career and was part of their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s...
, Alain Daigle
Alain Daigle
Roland Alain Daigle is a former professional ice hockey forward who played six seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League from 1974–75 to 1979–80....
and Bob Sirois
Bob Sirois
Robert Sirois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 286 games in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals...
each scored 70 goals or more in the season, yet none were in the top ten league scoring leaders.
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...
finished second place in the regular season despite scoring 531 goals as a team, the second highest in CHL history. Quebec 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 first place Sorel Éperviers in the finals.
Team changes
- The Shawinigan Bruins are renamed the Shawinigan Dynamos.
- The Trois-Rivières Ducs are renamed the Trois-Rivières DraveursTrois-Rivières DraveursThe Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
. - The Chicoutimi SaguenéensChicoutimi SaguenéensThe Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:...
join the league as an expansion franchise. - The Hull Festivals join the league as an expansion franchise.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against| East Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
70 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 117 | 620 | 301 |
| 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... |
70 | 52 | 16 | 2 | 106 | 531 | 314 |
| Shawinigan Dynamos | 70 | 30 | 37 | 3 | 63 | 347 | 402 |
| Trois-Rivières Draveurs Trois-Rivières Draveurs The Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969... |
70 | 22 | 47 | 1 | 45 | 310 | 449 |
| Chicoutimi Saguenéens Chicoutimi Saguenéens The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:... |
70 | 21 | 49 | 0 | 42 | 269 | 457 |
| West Division | 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... |
70 | 46 | 22 | 2 | 94 | 438 | 328 |
| Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge The Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1972 to 1975. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:... |
70 | 43 | 24 | 3 | 89 | 443 | 320 |
| 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:... |
70 | 37 | 32 | 1 | 75 | 333 | 340 |
| Laval National | 70 | 30 | 37 | 3 | 63 | 362 | 425 |
| 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... |
70 | 23 | 46 | 1 | 47 | 286 | 424 |
| Hull Festivals | 70 | 14 | 55 | 1 | 29 | 226 | 405 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Larouche Pierre Larouche Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:... |
Sorel Éperviers | 67 | 94 | 157 | 251 | 53 |
| Michel Deziel Michel Deziel Michel Deziel is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the third round, 47th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. He played just one game in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, appearing in a single playoff contest during the team's... |
Sorel Éperviers | 69 | 92 | 135 | 227 | 69 |
| Real Cloutier Real Cloutier Réal "Buddy" Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey winger. Cloutier spent his most prolific years in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques... |
Quebec Remparts | 69 | 93 | 123 | 216 | 40 |
| Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.... |
Sorel Éperviers | 68 | 97 | 117 | 214 | 217 |
| Jacques Locas | Quebec Remparts | 63 | 99 | 107 | 206 | 87 |
| Rich Nantais Rich Nantais Richard Francois Nantais is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.- Career statistics :-External links:... |
Quebec Remparts | 67 | 64 | 130 | 194 | 213 |
| Gary MacGregor Gary MacGregor Gary MacGregor was an ice hockey player who played at forward. He had a spectacular final season of junior hockey with the Cornwall Royals in 1973-74, scoring 100 goals. He was drafted by both the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association in 1974, and chose the WHA... |
Cornwall Royals | 66 | 100 | 74 | 174 | 76 |
| Guy Chouinard Guy Chouinard Guy Camil "Gramps" Chouinard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970s and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues... |
Quebec Remparts | 62 | 75 | 85 | 160 | 22 |
| Marcel Dumais | Sherbrooke Castors | 67 | 59 | 101 | 160 | 73 |
| Kevin Treacy | Cornwall Royals | 69 | 51 | 105 | 156 | 57 |
Playoffs
Jacques Locas was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists).Quarterfinals
- Sorel Éperviers defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 4 games to 0.
- Quebec Remparts defeated Shawinigan Dynamos 4 games to 0.
- Laval National defeated Cornwall Royals 4 games to 1.
- Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge defeated Sherbrooke Castors 4 games to 1.
Semifinals
- Sorel Éperviers defeated Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge 4 games to 0.
- Quebec Remparts defeated Laval National 4 games to 2.
Finals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Sorel Éperviers 4 games to 2.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Bob SauveBob SauveRobert F. Sauvé is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, and currently a player agent.-Playing career:...
, Laval National - Left defence - Denis Carufel, Sorel Éperviers
- Right defence - Bob MurrayRobert Frederick MurrayRobert Frederick "Bob" Murray is the current general manager of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Murray replaced Brian Burke midseason on November 12, 2008. A former NHL defenceman, Murray played in the NHL from 1975 to 1990 with the Chicago Blackhawks, known as the "Black Hawks"...
, Cornwall Royals - Left winger - Michel DezielMichel DezielMichel Deziel is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the third round, 47th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. He played just one game in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, appearing in a single playoff contest during the team's...
, Sorel Éperviers - Centreman - Gary MacGregorGary MacGregorGary MacGregor was an ice hockey player who played at forward. He had a spectacular final season of junior hockey with the Cornwall Royals in 1973-74, scoring 100 goals. He was drafted by both the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association in 1974, and chose the WHA...
, Cornwall Royals - Right winger - Jacques CossetteJacques CossetteJacques Cossette is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL....
, Sorel Éperviers - Coach - Ghislain Delage, Sherbrooke Castors
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Andre Lepage, Drummondville Rangers
- Left defence - Jean BernierJean BernierJean Bernier is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 260 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Quebec Nordiques. He was born in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.- References :...
, Shawinigan Bruins - Right defence - Richard MulhernRichard MulhernRichard Sidney Mulhern is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Before playing in the NHL, he played for the Sherbrooke Castors...
, Sherbrooke Castors - Left winger - Claude Larose, Drummondville Rangers
- Centreman - Pierre LarouchePierre LarouchePierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
, Sorel Éperviers - Right winger - Real CloutierReal CloutierRéal "Buddy" Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey winger. Cloutier spent his most prolific years in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques...
, Quebec Remparts - Coach - Ron Racette, Cornwall Royals
- List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars.
Trophies and awards
Team- President's CupPresident'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, Quebec RempartsQuébec RempartsThere 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... - Jean Rougeau TrophyJean Rougeau TrophyThe 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, Sorel ÉperviersSorel ÉperviersThe 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...
Player
- Michel Brière Memorial TrophyMichel Brière Memorial TrophyThe Michel Brière Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It is named for former QMJHL and NHL player Michel Briere, who was killed in a car accident....
- Most Valuable Player, Gary MacGregorGary MacGregorGary MacGregor was an ice hockey player who played at forward. He had a spectacular final season of junior hockey with the Cornwall Royals in 1973-74, scoring 100 goals. He was drafted by both the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association in 1974, and chose the WHA...
, Cornwall Royals - Jean Béliveau TrophyJean Béliveau TrophyThe Jean Béliveau Trophy is awarded to the top regular season scorer of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award is named after Quebec native Jean Beliveau, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Top Scorer, Pierre LarouchePierre LarouchePierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
, Sorel Éperviers - Jacques Plante Memorial TrophyJacques Plante Memorial TrophyThe Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the goaltender in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the best goals-against average. It is named for Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante.-Winners:-External links:...
- Best GAA, Claude LegrisClaude LegrisClaude Legris is a retired professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League as a member of the Detroit Red Wings.-Awards:...
, Sorel Éperviers - Michel Bergeron TrophyMichel Bergeron TrophyThe Michel Bergeron Trophy is awarded annually to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's "Offensive Rookie of the Year." From 1969 to 1980, the trophy was awarded to the QMHL's "Overall Rookie of the Year." The Bergeron trophy's counterpart since 1980, is the Raymond Lagacé Trophy, awarded to the...
- Rookie of the Year, Mike BossyMike BossyMichael Dean Bossy is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders for his entire career and was part of their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s...
, Laval National - Frank J. Selke Memorial TrophyFrank J. Selke Memorial TrophyThe Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most sportsmanlike player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award began in the 1969–70 season as a team trophy awarded to the league's West Division champions. It has been awarded in its present form since 1970–71 after just...
- Most sportsmanlike player, Gary MacGregorGary MacGregorGary MacGregor was an ice hockey player who played at forward. He had a spectacular final season of junior hockey with the Cornwall Royals in 1973-74, scoring 100 goals. He was drafted by both the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association in 1974, and chose the WHA...
, Cornwall Royals
See also
- 1974 Memorial Cup1974 Memorial CupThe 1974 Memorial Cup occurred May 5-May 12 at the Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Hockey Association, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the St. Catharines Black Hawks, Quebec Remparts and Regina Pats...
- 1974 NHL Entry Draft
- 1973–74 OHA season
- 1973–74 WCHL season