2003-04 QMJHL season
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The 2003–04 QMJHL season
was the 35th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The league continued to expand to new eastern markets, with teams relocating to Maine
and Prince Edward Island
. Conferences were abandoned and teams were divided into three divisions by geography. Sixteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule.
The Lewiston Maineiacs
became the league's second American-based team in history after the Plattsburgh Pioneers
, and first to survive a full season. The P.E.I. Rocket
also became the first major junior hockey team based on Prince Edward Island.
Rookie Sidney Crosby
led the league in scoring as a 16-year old, and won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
as the MVP of the regular season.
The Gatineau Olympiques
finished first overall in the regular season winning their fourth Jean Rougeau Trophy
, and also won their sixth President's Cup
, defeating the Moncton Wildcats
in the finals.
was hosted by the Halifax Mooseheads
and the Rimouski Océanic
. On November 20, 2003, the Russian Selects defeated the QMJHL All-stars 3–2 at the Halifax Metro Centre
. On November 24, 2003, the QMJHL All-stars defeated the Russian Selects 6–2 at Colisée de Rimouski
.
Maxime Talbot
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists).
Second team
Rookie team
Player
Executive
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 35th 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...
. The league continued to expand to new eastern markets, with teams relocating to Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
and Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. Conferences were abandoned and teams were divided into three divisions by geography. Sixteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule.
The Lewiston Maineiacs
Lewiston MAINEiacs
The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
became the league's second American-based team in history after the Plattsburgh Pioneers
Plattsburgh Pioneers
The Plattsburgh Pioneers were a short-lived junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, based in Plattsburgh, New York. The team folded after playing only 17 games in 1984, losing all 17 games, although earning one point for an overtime loss, according the rules for the 1984–85...
, and first to survive a full season. The P.E.I. Rocket
P.E.I. Rocket
The P.E.I. Rocket are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was granted in 1999, however the Rocket were originally located in Montreal, Quebec and called the Montreal Rocket. In 2003 they were relocated to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island...
also became the first major junior hockey team based on Prince Edward Island.
Rookie Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
led the league in scoring as a 16-year old, and won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
The 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....
as the MVP of the regular season.
The Gatineau Olympiques
Gatineau Olympiques
The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have...
finished first overall in the regular season winning their fourth 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....
, and also won their sixth 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 Moncton Wildcats
Moncton Wildcats
The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada....
in the finals.
Team changes
- The Hull Olympiques were renamed the Gatineau OlympiquesGatineau OlympiquesThe Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have...
. - The Montreal RocketMontreal RocketThe Montreal Rocket were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for four seasons from 1999 to 2003, based out of Montreal, Quebec. The team was named in honor of Montreal Canadiens great Maurice "Rocket" Richard...
relocated to CharlottetownCharlottetownCharlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
, Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
, becoming the P.E.I. RocketP.E.I. RocketThe P.E.I. Rocket are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was granted in 1999, however the Rocket were originally located in Montreal, Quebec and called the Montreal Rocket. In 2003 they were relocated to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island...
. - The Sherbrooke CastorsSherbrooke CastorsThe 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:...
relocated to Lewiston, MaineLewiston, MaineLewiston is a city in Androscoggin County in Maine, and the second-largest city in the state. The population was 41,592 at the 2010 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included within the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine...
, becoming the Lewiston MaineiacsLewiston MAINEiacsThe Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OL = Overtime loss; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against| Western Division | GP | W | L | T | OL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Gatineau Olympiques Gatineau Olympiques The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... |
70 | 50 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 107 | 306 | 179 |
| x-Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan Cataractes The Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their... |
70 | 39 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 88 | 259 | 215 |
| x-Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda Huskies The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Iamgold Arena... |
70 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 73 | 260 | 265 |
| x-Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... |
70 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 70 | 213 | 222 |
| x-Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne... |
70 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 67 | 210 | 224 |
| Victoriaville Tigres Victoriaville Tigres The Victoriaville Tigres are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Victoriaville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Colisée Desjardins.-History:... |
70 | 20 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 204 | 295 |
| Eastern Division | GP | W | L | T | OL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Rimouski Océanic Rimouski Océanic The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season... |
70 | 34 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 76 | 284 | 252 |
| x-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 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 75 | 218 | 220 |
| x-Lewiston Maineiacs Lewiston MAINEiacs The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season... |
70 | 33 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 72 | 233 | 215 |
| x-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 | 28 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 66 | 210 | 245 |
| x-Baie-Comeau Drakkar Baie-Comeau Drakkar The Baie-Comeau Drakkar are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at Centre Henry-Leonard in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Their franchise was granted for the 1997–98 season.-History:... |
70 | 21 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 49 | 195 | 285 |
| Atlantic Division | GP | W | L | T | OL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Cape Breton Screaming Eagles The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :... |
70 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 103 | 273 | 164 |
| x-Moncton Wildcats Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... |
70 | 46 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 97 | 270 | 206 |
| x-P.E.I. Rocket P.E.I. Rocket The P.E.I. Rocket are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was granted in 1999, however the Rocket were originally located in Montreal, Quebec and called the Montreal Rocket. In 2003 they were relocated to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island... |
70 | 40 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 91 | 251 | 189 |
| Halifax Mooseheads Halifax Mooseheads The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have... |
70 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 194 | 274 |
| Acadie-Bathurst Titan Acadie-Bathurst Titan The Acadie–Bathurst Titan is a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . They play at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst, New Brunswick.-History:... |
70 | 18 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 184 | 314 |
- y-received first-round bye
- x-made playoffs
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... |
Rimouski Océanic | 59 | 54 | 81 | 135 | 74 |
| Dany Roussin Dany Roussin Dany Roussin is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Saint Georges COOL-FM of the LNAH..-QMJHL:Dany was taken in the first round of the QMJHL Entry Draft by the Sherbrooke Beavers. After two seasons with the Beavers, where he was stuck playing in a defensive role for Sherbrook,... |
Rimouski Océanic | 66 | 59 | 58 | 117 | 70 |
| Maxime Talbot Maxime Talbot Maxime Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , Talbot led the Hull/Gatineau Olympiques to back-to-back President's Cups while earning the Guy Lafleur... |
Gatineau Olympiques | 66 | 25 | 73 | 98 | 41 |
| Jean-Michel Daoust Jean-Michel Daoust Jean-Michel Daoust is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Gatineau Olympiques | 60 | 31 | 65 | 96 | 82 |
| Benoit Mondou Benoit Mondou Benoit Mondou is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for HC La Chaux-de-Fonds of the Swiss-B league. He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 8th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:Mondou played Major junior hockey in the QMJHL with the Baie-Comeau... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 68 | 34 | 61 | 95 | 32 |
| Pascal Pelletier Pascal Pelletier Pascal Pelletier is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for SCL Tigers of the Swiss National League A... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 64 | 39 | 52 | 91 | 85 |
| Yannick Tifu Yannick Tifu Yannick Tifu is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre who currently plays for the Chicago Express. Tifu is a talented agitator who can get under the opponent's skin, but can also, finish checks, score, and fight.-Playing career:... |
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 70 | 42 | 48 | 90 | 39 |
| Guillaume Fournier | Victoriaville / Gatineau | 65 | 40 | 48 | 88 | 28 |
| Francois-Pierre Guenette | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | 69 | 34 | 51 | 85 | 26 |
| Karl Gagne | Moncton Wildcats | 68 | 24 | 60 | 84 | 20 |
| Michael Lambert | P.E.I. Rocket | 67 | 42 | 42 | 84 | 53 |
Canada-Russia Challenge
The 2003–04 season was the first time the Canada-Russia challenge was played. The event, then known as the RE/MAX Canada-Russia ChallengeADT Canada-Russia Challenge
The Subway Super Series is an annual six game exhibition ice hockey tournament held between a select team of Russian junior players and all-star teams representing the three leagues of the Canadian Hockey League. The current corporate sponsor is Subway. The event was first held in 2003 as the...
was hosted by the Halifax Mooseheads
Halifax Mooseheads
The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have...
and the Rimouski Océanic
Rimouski Océanic
The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season...
. On November 20, 2003, the Russian Selects defeated the QMJHL All-stars 3–2 at the Halifax Metro Centre
Halifax Metro Centre
The Halifax Metro Centre was built in 1978, in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The building is next to the World Trade and Convention Centre, at the foot of Citadel Hill. It is the largest arena in Halifax. It originally featured a full ring of bright orange seats around the playing surface,...
. On November 24, 2003, the QMJHL All-stars defeated the Russian Selects 6–2 at Colisée de Rimouski
Colisée de Rimouski
The Colisée de Rimouski is a 4,285-seat multi-purpose arena in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, built in 1966. It is home to the Rimouski Océanic ice hockey team, and the arena hosted the 2009 Memorial Cup....
.
Playoffs
Each regular season division winner received a first round bye, and ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall. Remaining teams were ranked 4th to 13th, regardless of division.Maxime Talbot
Maxime Talbot
Maxime Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , Talbot led the Hull/Gatineau Olympiques to back-to-back President's Cups while earning the Guy Lafleur...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists).
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Martin HouleMartin HouleMartin G. Houle is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing with the Sorel-Tracy GCI of the LNAH.-Playing career:...
, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles - Left Defence - Doug O'BrienDoug O'BrienDoug O'Brien is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Sparta in the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:O'Brien was drafted 192nd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Gatineau Olympiques - Right Defence - Jonathan Paiement, Lewiston Maineiacs
- Left Winger - Danny Roussin, Rimouski Océanic
- Centreman - Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - Right Winger - Jean-Michel DaoustJean-Michel DaoustJean-Michel Daoust is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
, Gatineau Olympiques - Coach - Benoit GroulxBenoit GroulxBenoit Groulx is a former Canadian football quarterback and current offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for the Bishop's Gaiters of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport. He played five years as a quarterback in CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or....
, Gatineau Olympiques
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Corey CrawfordCorey CrawfordCorey Crawford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. His teammates and coaches often refer to him as "Crawf" or "Crow".-Playing career:...
, Moncton Wildcats - Left Defence - Mathieu Dumas, Val-d'Or Foreurs
- Right Defence - Mario ScalzoMario ScalzoMario Scalzo is a Canadian ice hockey Defenceman currently playing for Adler Mannheim in the DEL.- Career :...
, Victoriaville Tigres - Left Winger - Alexandre PicardAlexandre Picard (ice hockey)Alexandre Picard is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Lewiston Maineiacs - Centreman - Maxime TalbotMaxime TalbotMaxime Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , Talbot led the Hull/Gatineau Olympiques to back-to-back President's Cups while earning the Guy Lafleur...
, Gatineau Olympiques - Right Winger - Steve BernierSteve BernierSteve Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League...
, Moncton Wildcats - Coach - Alain Vigneault, P.E.I. Rocket
Rookie team
- Goalkeeper - Julien EllisJulien EllisJulien Ellis is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the Elmira Jackals of the East Coast Hockey League and is currently an unrestricted agent at the National Hockey League level since July 1, 2009.-Playing career:Ellis played junior hockey in the QMJHL with the Shawinigan...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Left Defence - Nathan Welton, Quebec Remparts
- Right Defence - Mathieu CarleMathieu CarleMathieu Carle is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently with the Anaheim Ducks organization.-Playing career:...
, Acadie-Bathurst - Left Winger - Guillaume LatendresseGuillaume Latendresse-International:-Personal life:His older brother, Olivier, plays for the Abbotsford Heat and was signed by the Phoenix Coyotes. On February 18, 2008, Olivier was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Drummondville - Centreman - Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - Right Winger - Martin Karsums, Moncton Wildcats
- Coach - no eligible candidate
- 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, Gatineau OlympiquesGatineau OlympiquesThe Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... - 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, Gatineau OlympiquesGatineau OlympiquesThe Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... - Luc Robitaille TrophyLuc Robitaille TrophyThe Luc Robitaille Trophy is awarded to the team that scores the most goals during the regular season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The trophy is named after Luc Robitaille, who played three QMJHL seasons with the Hull Olympiques in the 1980s....
- Team that scored the most goals, Gatineau OlympiquesGatineau OlympiquesThe Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... - Robert Lebel TrophyRobert Lebel TrophyThe Robert Lebel Trophy is awarded annually to the team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the lowest goals against average in the regular season.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Team with best GAA, Cape Breton Screaming EaglesCape Breton Screaming EaglesThe Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :...
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, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - 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, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - Guy Lafleur TrophyGuy Lafleur TrophyThe Guy Lafleur Trophy is awarded annually to the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs. It is named for Hockey Hall of Famer and QMJHL alumnus Guy Lafleur.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Playoff MVP, Maxime TalbotMaxime TalbotMaxime Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , Talbot led the Hull/Gatineau Olympiques to back-to-back President's Cups while earning the Guy Lafleur...
, Gatineau Olympiques - Telus Cup – OffensiveTelus Cup – OffensiveThe Telus Cup – Offensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It was known as the Shell Cup from 1989–90 to 1993–94, and as the Ford Cup from 1994–95 to 1996–97.-Winners:...
- Offensive Player of the Year, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - Telus Cup – DefensiveTelus Cup – DefensiveThe Telus Cup – Defensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best defensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It was known as the Shell Cup from 1989–90 to 1993–94, and as the Ford Cup from 1994–95 to 1996–97.-Winners:...
- Defensive Player of the Year, Corey CrawfordCorey CrawfordCorey Crawford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. His teammates and coaches often refer to him as "Crawf" or "Crow".-Playing career:...
, Moncton Wildcats - 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, Martin HouleMartin HouleMartin G. Houle is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing with the Sorel-Tracy GCI of the LNAH.-Playing career:...
, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles - Emile Bouchard TrophyEmile Bouchard TrophyThe Émile Bouchard Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, to the "Defenceman of the Year."-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Defenceman of the Year, Doug O'BrienDoug O'BrienDoug O'Brien is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Sparta in the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:O'Brien was drafted 192nd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Gatineau Olympiques - Mike Bossy TrophyMike Bossy TrophyThe Mike Bossy Trophy is awarded annually to the player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League judged to be the best professional prospect. The award is named after former New York Islanders forward Mike Bossy, who played in the QMJHL prior to his Hockey Hall of Fame career.-Winners:-External...
- Best Pro Prospect, Alexandre PicardAlexandre Picard (ice hockey)Alexandre Picard is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Lewiston Maineiacs - RDS CupRDS CupThe RDS Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the overall Rookie of the Year. The Cup was known as the Molson Cup from 1991 to 1994, and the New Face Cup from 1994 to 1996, but is now sponsored by the French-language sports network Réseau des sports .-Winners:-External...
- Rookie of the Year, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - 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...
- Offensive Rookie of the Year, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Rimouski Océanic - Raymond Lagacé TrophyRaymond Lagacé TrophyThe Raymond Lagacé Trophy is awarded annually to the Defensive Rookie of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Prior to 1980, there was only one Rookie of the Year trophy, the Michel Bergeron Trophy, which was awarded to the Overall Rookie of the Year.-Winners:-External links:* List...
- Defensive Rookie of the Year, Julien Ellis-Plante, Shawinigan Cataractes - 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, Benoit MondouBenoit MondouBenoit Mondou is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for HC La Chaux-de-Fonds of the Swiss-B league. He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 8th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:Mondou played Major junior hockey in the QMJHL with the Baie-Comeau...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year - Humanitarian of the Year, Josh HennessyJosh HennessyJoshua Hennessy is an American professional ice hockey player. Hennessy is currently a member of the Boston Bruins organization. Hennessy most recently played for HC Lugano in 2010/11 and previously for the Ottawa Senators organization....
, Quebec Remparts - Marcel Robert TrophyMarcel Robert TrophyThe Marcel Robert Trophy is awarded annually to the Scholastic Player of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The winner is the player who best combines on-ice performance with success in school.-Winners:-External links:...
- Best Scholastic Player, Nicolas Laplante, Acadie-Bathurst Titan - Paul Dumont TrophyPaul Dumont TrophyThe Paul Dumont Trophy is awarded annually to the "Personality of the Year" in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award can uniquely be won by anyone connected to the league, including players and staff.-Winners:-External links:...
- Personality of the Year, Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
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Executive
- Ron Lapointe TrophyRon Lapointe TrophyThe Ron Lapointe Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the "Coach of the Year." The award is named for Ron Lapointe.-Winners:...
- Coach of the Year, Benoit GroulxBenoit GroulxBenoit Groulx is a former Canadian football quarterback and current offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for the Bishop's Gaiters of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport. He played five years as a quarterback in CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or....
, Gatineau Olympiques - John Horman TrophyJohn Horman TrophyThe John Horman Trophy is awarded annually to the Executive of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Executive of the Year, Sylvie Fortier, Baie-Comeau Drakkar - Jean Sawyer TrophyJean Sawyer TrophyThe Jean Sawyer Trophy is awarded annually to the top marketing director in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The trophy was previously known as the St-Clair Group Plaque from 1990 to 2002.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Marketing Director of the Year, Johanne Lefebvre, Baie-Comeau Drakkar
See also
- 2004 Memorial Cup2004 Memorial CupThe 2004 Memorial Cup occurred May 15–23 at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia. It featured the host team, the Kelowna Rockets as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League which were the Guelph Storm, Gatineau...
- 2004 NHL Entry Draft2004 NHL Entry DraftThe 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is especially notable because it was the last NHL event to take place before the beginning of the lockout which canceled all the games scheduled for the 2004–05 NHL season.- Selections by round :Listed...
- 2003–04 OHL season
- 2003–04 WHL season