Lewiston MAINEiacs
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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. They won the President's Cup
in 2007.
On Tuesday May 31, 2011, the QMJHL decided to fold the team following eight years of losing money.
, Quebec
from 1969 to 1992. They were known as the Ducs from 1969–1973, and as the Draveurs
(1973–1992). They moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec
in 1992 to become the Faucons (1992–1998) and the Castors
(1998–2003). The Castors moved to Lewiston, Maine
in 2003.
The Maineiacs clinched the Jean Rougeau Trophy
for first overall in the regular season for 2006–07. During the same season, Lewiston increased its annual attendance totals to 94,903 tickets sold. http://www.mib.org/~lennier/hockey/leagueatt.cgi In the playoffs that year, Lewiston went 16-1 to cruise to their first President's Cup
.
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. Following an opening win over the Medicine Hat Tigers
, the Maineiacs suffered the huge loss with the injury of their captain, Marc-André Cliche
, and never really found their scoring touch. They crashed out of the tournament in fourth place after losing consecutive games to the Vancouver Giants
, Plymouth Whalers
, and the Whalers again in the tie-breaker, scoring only three goals in three games in the process.
Scores
(a suburb of Montreal
) in hopes of relocating the franchise for the 2009–10 season. Under the plan, Mark Just would remain majority owner with 51% of the shares, with former NHL defenseman Joel Bouchard owning the rest. On January 31, the team announced that they had filed their intent to relocate, and had submitted papers to do so to the QMJHL.
In a Jan. 31 media release announcing the move of the Maineiacs franchise, owner Mark Just said that community support for the team was a major consideration. During the six seasons since the team moved from Sherbrooke, Quebec
to Lewiston, the Maineiacs never managed to break even. However, on February 2, Farrel Miller, owner of the QMJHL's Montreal Junior Hockey Club
, issued a statement that his team would fight the Maineiacs move to Boisbriand on territorial grounds.
After several weeks of negotiations with a number of Canadian cities (most notably Fredericton, New Brunswick), Maineiacs Head Coach Don Macadam announced on March 24, 2009 that the Maineiacs would be remaining in Lewiston. In June 2010, Lewiston businessman Paul Spellman became minority owner of the team, and in early August, 2010, former Moncton Wildcats GM Bill Schurman was named as the team's Sports Management Consultant. However, relocation rumors continued to follow the team, with Summerside, Prince Edward Island (where Schurman was recently the city's Director of Community Services) and St. John's, Newfoundland named as a potential destinations in January, 2011.
However, attendance never recovered and at the close of the playoffs relocation rumors continued. A preliminary exploration to gauge support for a move to Summerside found little traction, and the team began to look at other possibilities.
The franchise did not play during the 2011-12 QMJHL season, but is scheduled to relocate back to Sherbrooke for the 2012-13 as the Sherbrooke Phoenix. In their final season, future State Senator Garrett Mason
was hired to be the Director of Administration for the Maineiacs.
The management of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee intend to find a replacement team from either one of the junior hockey leagues USHL through expansion, OHL, Or possibly a pro team ECHL to replace the Maineiacs. The building owner's Firland Management have stated they are done with the Quebec Major Hockey League. In articles on Maine Hockey Journal the Androscoggin Bank Colisee's owners are looking at the USHL, NAHL, minor league hockey leagues such as the Federal Hockey League and several other junior & pro leagues as replacements for the Maineiacs for the 2012-13 seasons and they talked with Mark Just former Maineiacs owner about acquiring the Maineiacs name and logo.
teams. They are:
2004 NHL Draft:
2005 NHL Draft:
2006 NHL Draft:
2007 NHL Draft:
2008 NHL Draft:
2009 NHL Draft:
2010 NHL Draft:
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...
team 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...
based in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston 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...
. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée
Androscoggin Bank Colisée
The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is a 4,000 capacity multi-purpose arena, in Lewiston, Maine, that opened in 1958....
. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and the only one to play a full season. They 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....
in 2007.
On Tuesday May 31, 2011, the QMJHL decided to fold the team following eight years of losing money.
History
Their franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season. They played in Trois-RivièresTrois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
from 1969 to 1992. They were known as the Ducs from 1969–1973, and as the 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...
(1973–1992). They moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
in 1992 to become the Faucons (1992–1998) and the 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:...
(1998–2003). The Castors moved to Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston 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...
in 2003.
The Maineiacs clinched 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....
for first overall in the regular season for 2006–07. During the same season, Lewiston increased its annual attendance totals to 94,903 tickets sold. http://www.mib.org/~lennier/hockey/leagueatt.cgi In the playoffs that year, Lewiston went 16-1 to cruise to their first 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....
.
2007 Memorial Cup
After winning the 2007 President's Cup, the Maineiacs won eligibility to play in the 2007 Memorial Cup2007 Memorial Cup
The 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup was played in May 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Pacific Coliseum. The tournament was competed between the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, the OHL champion Plymouth Whalers, the QMJHL champion Lewiston Maineiacs, and the host team and tournament...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. Following an opening win over the Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers
The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena....
, the Maineiacs suffered the huge loss with the injury of their captain, Marc-André Cliche
Marc-Andre Cliche
-International:-External links:*...
, and never really found their scoring touch. They crashed out of the tournament in fourth place after losing consecutive games to the Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
, Plymouth Whalers
Plymouth Whalers
The Plymouth Whalers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.-History:...
, and the Whalers again in the tie-breaker, scoring only three goals in three games in the process.
Scores
- Saturday, May 19: Lewiston 3, Medicine Hat TigersMedicine Hat TigersThe Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena....
1 - Sunday, May 20: Vancouver GiantsVancouver GiantsThe Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
2, Lewiston 1 - Tuesday, May 22: Plymouth WhalersPlymouth WhalersThe Plymouth Whalers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.-History:...
2, Lewiston 1 (OT) - Thursday, May 24: Plymouth WhalersPlymouth WhalersThe Plymouth Whalers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.-History:...
5, Lewiston 1
Sale and aborted relocation
On January 25, 2009, it was announced that the Maineiacs were negotiating with the city of Boisbriand, QuebecBoisbriand, Quebec
Boisbriand is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec, Canada on the north shore of the Rivière des Mille-Îles in the Regional County Municipality of Thérèse-de-Blainville.The Hasidic community of Kiryas Tosh is located within the city limits...
(a suburb of Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
) in hopes of relocating the franchise for the 2009–10 season. Under the plan, Mark Just would remain majority owner with 51% of the shares, with former NHL defenseman Joel Bouchard owning the rest. On January 31, the team announced that they had filed their intent to relocate, and had submitted papers to do so to the QMJHL.
In a Jan. 31 media release announcing the move of the Maineiacs franchise, owner Mark Just said that community support for the team was a major consideration. During the six seasons since the team moved from Sherbrooke, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
to Lewiston, the Maineiacs never managed to break even. However, on February 2, Farrel Miller, owner of the QMJHL's Montreal Junior Hockey Club
Montreal Junior Hockey Club
The Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...
, issued a statement that his team would fight the Maineiacs move to Boisbriand on territorial grounds.
- The Montreal Junior Hockey Club has communicated to the QMJHL that it will retain, without modification, its exclusive geographic territory that it acquired in connection with its 2008 Franchise Agreement with the QMJHL. On January 21st, 2009, the Montreal Junior Hockey Club communicated to the Governors of the QMJHL that (i) it has chosen to retain its exclusive territory without modification and (ii) that it is not seeking any financial compensation in connection with this issue.
After several weeks of negotiations with a number of Canadian cities (most notably Fredericton, New Brunswick), Maineiacs Head Coach Don Macadam announced on March 24, 2009 that the Maineiacs would be remaining in Lewiston. In June 2010, Lewiston businessman Paul Spellman became minority owner of the team, and in early August, 2010, former Moncton Wildcats GM Bill Schurman was named as the team's Sports Management Consultant. However, relocation rumors continued to follow the team, with Summerside, Prince Edward Island (where Schurman was recently the city's Director of Community Services) and St. John's, Newfoundland named as a potential destinations in January, 2011.
However, attendance never recovered and at the close of the playoffs relocation rumors continued. A preliminary exploration to gauge support for a move to Summerside found little traction, and the team began to look at other possibilities.
The franchise did not play during the 2011-12 QMJHL season, but is scheduled to relocate back to Sherbrooke for the 2012-13 as the Sherbrooke Phoenix. In their final season, future State Senator Garrett Mason
Garrett Mason (politician)
Garrett Paul Mason is an American politician. Mason is a Republican State Senator from Maine's 17th District, representing part of Androscoggin County, including his residence in Lisbon Falls. In 2003, he graduated from Calvary Christian Academy in Turner. In 2006, Mason graduated from...
was hired to be the Director of Administration for the Maineiacs.
Takeover by League and Disbanding
On May 31, 2011, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League held a conference call to prepare an offer to purchase the team from Mark Just for 3.5 million dollars. Under the league's plan, the Maineiacs would then be disbanded, with players being selected by other clubs in a dispersal draft. Late on May 31, the league issued a press release confirming the sale of the MAINEiacs to the league.The management of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee intend to find a replacement team from either one of the junior hockey leagues USHL through expansion, OHL, Or possibly a pro team ECHL to replace the Maineiacs. The building owner's Firland Management have stated they are done with the Quebec Major Hockey League. In articles on Maine Hockey Journal the Androscoggin Bank Colisee's owners are looking at the USHL, NAHL, minor league hockey leagues such as the Federal Hockey League and several other junior & pro leagues as replacements for the Maineiacs for the 2012-13 seasons and they talked with Mark Just former Maineiacs owner about acquiring the Maineiacs name and logo.
Coaches
- Mario Durocher: 2003–04
- Clement JodoinClément JodoinClément Jodoin is a retired ice hockey player, and current head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, having previously been the head coach of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Jodoin was an assistant coach with the Canada national junior hockey...
: 2004–2007 - Ed HardingEd HardingEd Harding is the principal anchor on WCVB-TV in Boston, anchoring the 5, 6, and 11 PM editions of NewsCenter 5. He is a native of Newton, Massachusetts and lives in Wellesley with his wife and two children...
: 2007–January 12, 2009 - Don MacAdam: January 13, 2009–December 10, 2009 http://mainehockeyjournal.com/2009/12/10/macadam-and-dumont-fired-after-maineiacs-lose-14-straight-games/
- Jeff Guay: Interim: December 10, 2009-December 27, 2009 (then moved to assistant coach).
- Jean-Francois Houle: December 27, 2009-May 31, 2011
QMJHL award winners
- 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:...
, 2004 - 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: Clement JodoinClément JodoinClément Jodoin is a retired ice hockey player, and current head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, having previously been the head coach of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Jodoin was an assistant coach with the Canada national junior hockey...
, 2006 - 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: Clement JodoinClément JodoinClément Jodoin is a retired ice hockey player, and current head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, having previously been the head coach of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Jodoin was an assistant coach with the Canada national junior hockey...
, 2007 - Guy Carbonneau TrophyGuy Carbonneau TrophyThe Guy Carbonneau Trophy is awarded annually to the player in the QMJHL judged to be the best defensive forward. The winner is determined by the number of face-offs won, plus-minus differential, the player's role within the team, and the number of scoring opportunities...
—Best Defensive forward: Marc-Andre ClicheMarc-Andre Cliche-International:-External links:*...
, 2007. - 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....
—QMJHL Playoffs Most Valuable Player: Jonathan BernierJonathan BernierJonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
, 2007
All-stars
- Jonathan Paiement: 1st team (Defense) 2003–04
- 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:...
: 1st team (Right wing) 2003–04, - Alex BourretAlex BourretAlex Bourret is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Wichita Thunder in the CHL.-Playing career:...
: 2nd team (Right wing) 2004–05 - Jonathan BernierJonathan BernierJonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
: 2nd team (Goaltender) 2006–07 - Peter Delmas: All-rookie team (Goaltender) 2006–07
- Stefano GiliatiStefano GiliatiStefano Giliati is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Bolzano-Bozen Foxes of the Italian Serie A.-Professional career:...
: 2nd Team (Left Wing) 2007–08 - Kevin MarshallKevin MarshallKevin Marshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Career statistics:-External links:...
: 2nd Team (Defense) 2007–08
Captains
- 2003–04: Francis Trudel
- 2004–05: No captain
- 2005– January, 2006: Brandon Roach
- January, 2006–May 2007: Marc-Andre ClicheMarc-Andre Cliche-International:-External links:*...
- September, 2007–March, 2008: Marc-Andre Daneau
- September, 2008–June, 2009: Danick Paquette
- September, 2009–May 2010: Billy Lacasse
- September, 2010–2011: Cameron Critchlow
NHL alumni
Five Maineiacs to date have played in the NHL:- Jonathan BernierJonathan BernierJonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
- Jaroslav HalakJaroslav HalákJaroslav Halák is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Halák was the 271st overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Montreal Canadiens:...
- David PerronDavid PerronDavid Perron is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:He was selected in the first round, 26th pick by the St...
- 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:...
- Marc-Andre ClicheMarc-Andre Cliche-International:-External links:*...
NHL draftees
In addition, the Maineiacs have had several players drafted by National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
teams. They are:
2004 NHL Draft:
- 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:...
(2004 1st Round, #8 overall by Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
) - Jonathan Paiement (2004 8th Round, #247 overall by New York RangersNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
)
2005 NHL Draft:
- Alex BourretAlex BourretAlex Bourret is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Wichita Thunder in the CHL.-Playing career:...
(2005 1st Round, #16 overall by Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta ThrashersThe Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
) - Chad DennyChad DennyChad Denny is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who plays for the UNB Varsity Reds of the Atlantic University Sports. Denny grew up in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia...
(2005 2nd Round, #49 overall by Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta ThrashersThe Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
) - Marc-Andre ClicheMarc-Andre Cliche-International:-External links:*...
(2005 2nd Round, #56 overall by New York RangersNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
) - Olivier Legault (2005 4th Round, #93 overall by Florida PanthersFlorida PanthersThe Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
) - Mathieu Aubin (2005 5th Round, #130 overall by Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
)
2006 NHL Draft:
- Jonathan BernierJonathan BernierJonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
(2006 1st Round, #11 overall by Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
) - Stefan ChaputStefan ChaputStefan Chaput is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays centre with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
(2006 5th Round, #153 overall, by Carolina HurricanesCarolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
)
2007 NHL Draft:
- David PerronDavid PerronDavid Perron is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:He was selected in the first round, 26th pick by the St...
(2007 1st Round, #26 overall by St. Louis Blues) - Kevin MarshallKevin MarshallKevin Marshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Career statistics:-External links:...
(2007 2nd Round #41 overall by Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
) - Michael Ward (2007 7th Round #197 overall by Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
)
2008 NHL Draft:
- Peter Delmas (2008 2nd Round, #61 overall by Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
) - Danick Paquette (2008 3rd Round #64 overall by Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta ThrashersThe Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
)
2009 NHL Draft:
- Eric Gelinas (2009 2nd Round, #54 overall by New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey DevilsThe New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
2010 NHL Draft:
- Michael Chaput (2010 3rd Round, #89 overall by Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
- Samuel Carrier (2010 6th Round, #176 overall by Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
Regular season
Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss| 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... |
Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SL | Points | Pct % | Goals For |
Goals Against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | 70 | 33 | 31 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| 72 | 0.507 | 233 | 215 | 3rd East | |||||||
| 2004–05 | 70 | 32 | 30 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| 72 | 0.514 | 214 | 209 | 4th East | |||||||
| 2005–06 | 70 | 36 | 23 | ||||||||
| 3 | 8 | 83 | 0.581 | 240 | 207 | 4th East | |||||
| 2006–07 | 70 | 50 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 106 | 0.714 | 282 | 196 | 1st East | |||||
| 2007–08 2007–08 QMJHL season The 2007–08 QMJHL season was the 39th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. At the season-opening press conference, the QMJHL announced in partnership with Telus, all 630 regular season games would be available by internet broadcast. The regular season started on September... |
70 | 37 | 26 | ||||||||
| 0 | 5 | 81 | 0.579 | 222 | 212 | 5th East | |||||
| 2008–09 2008–09 QMJHL season The 2008–09 QMJHL season was the 40th season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The regular season began on September 11, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team QMJHL versus the Russian Selects, took place on November 17 and 19, 2008.... |
68 | 22 | 43 | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 47 | 0.324 | 190 | 286 | 4th Central | |||||
| 2009-10 | 68 | 26 | 42 | ||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 49 | 0.382 | 212 | 298 | 4th Central |
Playoffs
- 2003–04 - Lost to Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesRouyn-Noranda HuskiesThe 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...
4 games to 3 in first round. - 2004–05 - Defeated Shawinigan CataractesShawinigan CataractesThe 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...
4 games to 0 in first round.
Lost to Rimouski OcéanicRimouski OcéanicThe Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season...
4 games to 0 in quarterfinals. - 2005–06 - Lost to Halifax MooseheadsHalifax MooseheadsThe 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...
4 games to 2 in conference quarterfinals. - 2006–07 - Defeated Shawinigan CataractesShawinigan CataractesThe 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...
4 games to 0 in conference first roundfinals.
Defeated Halifax MooseheadsHalifax MooseheadsThe 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...
4 games to 1 in conference quarterfinals.
Defeated Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesRouyn-Noranda HuskiesThe 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...
4 games to 0 in league semifinals.
Defeated Val-d'Or ForeursVal-d'Or ForeursThe 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...
4 games to 0 in QMJHL finals. QMJHL CHAMPIONS
Finished Memorial CupMemorial CupThe 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 tied for third.
Lost to Plymouth WhalersPlymouth WhalersThe Plymouth Whalers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.-History:...
5-1 in the tiebreaker game. - 2007–08 - Lost to 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 :...
4 games to 2 in conference quarterfinals. - 2008–09 - Lost to Drummondville VoltigeursDrummondville VoltigeursThe 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...
4 games to 0 in conference quarterfinals. - 2009–10 - Lost to Drummondville VoltigeursDrummondville VoltigeursThe 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...
4 games to 0 in conference quarterfinals. - 2010–11 - Defeated Moncton WildcatsMoncton WildcatsThe 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....
4 games to 1 in Round of 16.
-Defeated Montreal JuniorMontreal Junior Hockey ClubThe Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...
4 games to 2 in league quarterfinals.
-Lost to Saint John Sea DogsSaint John Sea DogsThe Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488...
4 games to 0 in league semifinals.
Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 106 | 2006–07 |
| Most wins | 50 | 2006–07 |
| Most goals for | 282 | 2006–07 |
| Least goals for | 190 | 2008–09 2008–09 QMJHL season The 2008–09 QMJHL season was the 40th season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The regular season began on September 11, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team QMJHL versus the Russian Selects, took place on November 17 and 19, 2008.... |
| Least goals against | 196 | 2006–07 |
| Most goals against | 298 | 2009–10 2009–10 QMJHL season The 2009–10 QMJHL season was the 41st season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The regular season, which consisted of eighteen teams playing 68 games each, began on September 10, 2009, and ended on March 14, 2010.... |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Etienne Brodeur | 53 | 2010-11 |
| Most assists | Mathieu Aubin | 56 | 2005–06 |
| Most points | Mathieu Aubin | 103 | 2005–06 |
| Most points, rookie | David Perron David Perron David Perron is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:He was selected in the first round, 26th pick by the St... |
83 | 2006–07 |
| Most points, defenseman | Jonathan Paiement and Chad Denny Chad Denny Chad Denny is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who plays for the UNB Varsity Reds of the Atlantic University Sports. Denny grew up in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia... |
65 | 2003–04; 2006–07 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Jonathan Bernier Jonathan Bernier Jonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
2.58 | 2006–07 |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
| Individual player records—career | |||||||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Bolzano-Bozen Foxes of the Italian Serie A.-Professional career:... and Mathieu Aubin |
85 | |||||
| Most assists | Jonathan Paiement | 136 | 2004–06 | ||||
| Most points | Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati Stefano Giliati is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Bolzano-Bozen Foxes of the Italian Serie A.-Professional career:... |
193 | 2006–08 | ||||
| Most penalty minutes | Danick Paquette | 555 | 2006–2009 | ||||
| Most games played | Marc-Andre Daneau | 265 | 2005–08 | ||||
External links
- QMJHL Arena Guide profile