1969–70 QMJHL season
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Season (sports)
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was the first 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...
. Eleven teams formed the new league, ten from 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....
and one from Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. Eight teams came from the Quebec Junior Hockey League, the 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...
, 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...
, Saint-Jérôme Alouettes
Saint-Jérôme Alouettes
The Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969...
, Shawinigan Bruins, 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:...
, 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...
, Trois-Rivières Ducs and Verdun Maple Leafs
Verdun Maple Leafs (hockey)
The Verdun Maple Leafs was the name of three ice hockey clubs that existed in Verdun, Quebec, including a senior hockey team, and two junior teams. The Maple Leafs played home games at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:...
; two from the Metropolitan Montreal Junior Hockey League, the Rosemont National and Laval Saints
Laval Saints
The Laval Saints were a junior ice hockey team that played in Laval, Quebec at the Colisée de Laval. The Saints were a member of the Quebec Junior Hockey League in 1967–68, and the Metropolitan Montreal Junior Hockey League in 1968–69....
; and the Cornwall Royals
Cornwall Royals
The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...
from the Central Junior A Hockey League
Central Junior A Hockey League
The Central Canada Hockey League is a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey league operating in eastern Ontario, Canada. The league is sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League...
. The teams played 56 games each in the schedule.
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 first place in the regular season, and won the President's Cup
President's Cup (QMJHL)
The President's Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the league's playoffs champion.--Winners—Teams that went on to win the Memorial Cup are listed in bold font.-External links:* List of trophy winners....
, defeating the Saint-Jérôme Alouettes
Saint-Jérôme Alouettes
The Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969...
in the finals. The Remparts then defeated the P.E.I. Islanders from the Maritimes, then competed for the George Richardson Memorial Trophy
George Richardson Memorial Trophy
The George T. Richardson Memorial Trophy was presented annually from 1932 until 1972 by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to the Eastern Canadian Junior "A" Champions. The trophy is named in honour of George T. Richardson, an Allan Cup winner with Queen’s University in 1909...
, losing to the Montreal Junior Canadiens 3 games to 0 for the Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada is generally considered to be the region of Canada east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces:* New Brunswick* Newfoundland and Labrador* Nova Scotia* Ontario* Prince Edward Island* Quebec...
title.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
56 | 37 | 18 | 1 | 75 | 323 | 248 |
| Shawinigan Bruins | 56 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 73 | 318 | 254 |
| 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... |
56 | 35 | 20 | 1 | 71 | 309 | 254 |
| 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... |
56 | 33 | 23 | 0 | 66 | 295 | 220 |
| Trois-Rivières Ducs | 56 | 27 | 29 | 0 | 54 | 320 | 280 |
| 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:... |
56 | 23 | 31 | 2 | 48 | 263 | 295 |
| West Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jérôme Alouettes Saint-Jérôme Alouettes The Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969... |
56 | 25 | 27 | 4 | 54 | 261 | 293 |
| 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... |
56 | 24 | 31 | 1 | 49 | 223 | 255 |
| Rosemont National | 56 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 46 | 245 | 275 |
| Verdun Maple Leafs Verdun Maple Leafs (hockey) The Verdun Maple Leafs was the name of three ice hockey clubs that existed in Verdun, Quebec, including a senior hockey team, and two junior teams. The Maple Leafs played home games at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:... |
56 | 20 | 35 | 1 | 41 | 218 | 300 |
| Laval Saints Laval Saints The Laval Saints were a junior ice hockey team that played in Laval, Quebec at the Colisée de Laval. The Saints were a member of the Quebec Junior Hockey League in 1967–68, and the Metropolitan Montreal Junior Hockey League in 1968–69.... |
56 | 18 | 38 | 0 | 36 | 203 | 304 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Simard | Trois-Rivières Ducs | 56 | 90 | 84 | 174 | 76 |
| Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey... |
Quebec Remparts | 56 | 103 | 67 | 170 | 105 |
| Michel Archambault Michel Archambault Michel "Pit" Archambault was a Canadian ice hockey left wing. He began his major junior career with the Quebec Junior Hockey League Drummondville Rangers in 1969... |
Drummondville | 56 | 69 | 83 | 152 | 161 |
| Rich Leduc Rich Leduc Richard Henri Leduc is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 130 games in the National Hockey League and 394 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Boston Bruins, Cleveland Crusaders, Cincinnati Stingers, Indianapolis Racers, and Quebec Nordiques.- External links :... |
Trois-Rivières Ducs | 55 | 61 | 90 | 151 | 253 |
| Mike Morton | Shawinigan Bruins | 56 | 55 | 92 | 147 | 80 |
| Paul Larose Paul Larose Paul Larose is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who played 33 games in the World Hockey Association for the Quebec Nordiques and Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades.- Career statistics :-External links:... |
Quebec / Trois-Rivières | 57 | 52 | 80 | 132 | 66 |
| Doug Moyes | Sorel Éperviers | 55 | 53 | 79 | 132 | 129 |
| Jacques Richard Jacques Richard Jacques A. G. Richard was a professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Quebec Nordiques. After an impressive junior career, Richard was considered a potential NHL superstar, but failed to live up to the promise. Trouble... |
Quebec Remparts | 53 | 62 | 64 | 126 | 170 |
| Serge Roch | Rosemont National | 55 | 48 | 67 | 115 | 45 |
| Serge Vezina | Rosemont National | 54 | 45 | 69 | 114 | 82 |
Playoffs
Guy Lafleur was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 43 points (25 goals, 18 assists).Quarterfinals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Drummondville Rangers 4 games to 2.
- Sorel Éperviers defeated Shawinigan Bruins 4 games to 1.
- Saint-Jérôme Alouettes defeated Rosemont National 4 games to 0.
- Verdun Maple Leafs defeated Cornwall Royals 4 games to 2.
Semifinals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Sorel Éperviers 4 games to 1.
- Saint-Jérôme Alouettes defeated Verdun Maple Leafs 4 games to 1.
Finals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Saint-Jérôme Alouettes 4 games to 0.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Gilles MelocheGilles MelocheGilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins...
, Verdun Maple Leafs - Left defence - Larry O'ConnorLarry O'ConnorLarry O'Connor is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is the former mayor of the township of Brock, Ontario, and previously served as a New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995.Before entering political life, O'Connor was a member of the political...
, Laval Saints - Right defence - Jacques Lapierre, Shawinigan Bruins
- Left winger - Luc Simard, Trois-Rivières Ducs
- Centreman - Guy LafleurGuy LafleurGuy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
, Quebec Remparts - Right winger - Pierre PlantePierre PlantePierre Renald Plante is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 599 National Hockey League games for the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques. Plante had a reputation as a durable, flashy winger who rarely missed a...
, Drummondville Rangers - Coach - Maurice FilionMaurice FilionMaurice Filion is a former Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Quebec Nordiques in 1981 as well as two other occasions when the franchise was in the World Hockey Association.-Coaching record:...
, Quebec Remparts
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Richard Coutu, Rosemont National and Billy SmithBilly Smith (ice hockey)William John Smith, better known as Billy Smith, is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender and is best known for winning four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and being the first goalie to be credited with a goal....
, Cornwall Royals - Left defence - Ronald Legault, Sorel Éperviers
- Right defence - Richard Campeau, Sorel Éperviers and Michel Ruest, Cornwall Royals
- Left winger - Michel ArchambaultMichel ArchambaultMichel "Pit" Archambault was a Canadian ice hockey left wing. He began his major junior career with the Quebec Junior Hockey League Drummondville Rangers in 1969...
, Drummondville Rangers - Centreman - Richard Leduc, Trois-Rivières Ducs
- Right winger - Mike Morton, Shawinigan Bruins
- Coach - Claude Dolbec, Shawinigan Bruins
- 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, 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... - 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...
- West Division Champions, Saint-Jérôme AlouettesSaint-Jérôme AlouettesThe Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969...
Player
- 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, Luc Simard, Trois-Rivières Ducs - 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, Michel Deguise, 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, Serge Martel, Verdun Maple Leafs
See also
- 1970 Memorial Cup1970 Memorial CupThe 1970 Memorial Cup final was a best of 7 series between the Montreal Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec...
- 1970 NHL Entry Draft
- 1969–70 OHA season
- 1969–70 WCHL season
- George Richardson Memorial TrophyGeorge Richardson Memorial TrophyThe George T. Richardson Memorial Trophy was presented annually from 1932 until 1972 by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to the Eastern Canadian Junior "A" Champions. The trophy is named in honour of George T. Richardson, an Allan Cup winner with Queen’s University in 1909...