1970–71 QMJHL season
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The 1970–71 QMJHL season
was the second season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The league dissolves East and West Divisions. The Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy is first awarded to the most sportsmanlike
player, after being the trophy for the West Division champions for the previous season.
The Quebec Remparts
repeated as first place in the regular season, and won their second President's Cup
, defeating the Shawinigan Bruins in the finals. After the winning the league championship, the Remparts prevailed three games to two in a controversial 1971 Richardson Cup final versus the St. Catharines Black Hawks
of the Ontario Hockey Association
. The Remparts then won the 1971 Memorial Cup
in shortened series by defeating the Edmonton Oil Kings two games to none.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
Player
Season (sports)
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was the second season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...
. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The league dissolves East and West Divisions. The Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy is first awarded to the most sportsmanlike
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors...
player, after being the trophy for the West Division champions for the previous season.
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...
repeated as first place in the regular season, and won their second 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 Shawinigan Bruins in the finals. After the winning the league championship, the Remparts prevailed three games to two in a controversial 1971 Richardson Cup final versus the St. Catharines Black Hawks
St. Catharines Black Hawks
The St. Catharines Black Hawks were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1962 to 1976. The team was based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
of the Ontario Hockey Association
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
. The Remparts then won the 1971 Memorial Cup
1971 Memorial Cup
The 1971 Memorial Cup was a best-of-three series between the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Junior Hockey League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Canada Hockey League...
in shortened series by defeating the Edmonton Oil Kings two games to none.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against| Overall | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec... |
62 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 109 | 437 | 205 |
| Shawinigan Bruins | 62 | 38 | 23 | 1 | 77 | 301 | 256 |
| Trois-Rivières Ducs | 62 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 75 | 302 | 245 |
| Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... |
62 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 61 | 287 | 298 |
| 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:... |
62 | 27 | 33 | 2 | 56 | 252 | 306 |
| Sorel Éperviers Sorel Éperviers The Sorel Éperviers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981. The team was one of the founding members of the QMJHL. They mostly played at the Colisée Cardin in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, but also spent a few seasons at the Verdun Auditorium in the... |
62 | 25 | 36 | 1 | 51 | 214 | 249 |
| Saint-Jérôme Alouettes Saint-Jérôme Alouettes The Saint-Jérôme Alouettes were a junior ice hockey team that played in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. The team originated during the late 1950s in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, and played there until 1969... |
62 | 25 | 36 | 1 | 51 | 260 | 300 |
| Drummondville Rangers Drummondville Rangers The Drummondville Rangers were a junior ice hockey team that played in Drummondville, Quebec. They originally played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, but became a founding member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. They were originally affiliated with the New York Rangers. They... |
62 | 24 | 35 | 3 | 51 | 272 | 310 |
| Rosemont National | 62 | 22 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 263 | 353 |
| Cornwall Royals Cornwall Royals The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the... |
62 | 22 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 260 | 326 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 62 | 130 | 79 | 209 | 135 |
| Michel Briere | Quebec Remparts | 62 | 51 | 93 | 144 | 35 |
| Andre Savard Andre Savard André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:... |
Quebec Remparts | 61 | 50 | 89 | 139 | 150 |
| Norm Dube Norm Dubé Normand G. Dubé is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 57 games in the National Hockey League and 148 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Kansas City Scouts and Quebec Nordiques.- References :*... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 62 | 72 | 66 | 138 | 17 |
| 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 | 59 | 56 | 76 | 132 | 195 |
| Claude St. Sauveur Claude St. Sauveur Claude St. Sauveur is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 285 games in the World Hockey Association and 79 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Indianapolis Racers, Cincinnati Stingers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Blazers, Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys,... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 62 | 52 | 67 | 119 | 80 |
| Andre Peloffy Andre Peloffy André Charles Peloffy is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1971 NHL Entry Draft, Peloffy never played for the Rangers and was traded to the Washington Capitals prior to the 1974–75 NHL season and played nine games during the team's inaugural season... |
Rosemont National | 60 | 49 | 69 | 118 | 67 |
| 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 | 55 | 53 | 60 | 113 | 125 |
| Serge Martel | Verdun Maple Leafs | 62 | 41 | 60 | 101 | 12 |
| Richard Grenier Richard Grenier (ice hockey) Richard Grenier was a professional ice hockey player who played 10 games in the National Hockey League and 34 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Quebec Nordiques and New York Islanders.... |
Quebec Remparts | 62 | 23 | 76 | 99 | 74 |
Playoffs
Guy Lafleur was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 43 points (22 goals, 21 assists).Quarterfinals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Verdun Maple Leafs 9 points to 1.
- Shawinigan Bruins defeated Saint-Jérôme Alouettes 8 points to 2.
- Trois-Rivières Ducs defeated Sorel Éperviers 8 points to 6.
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Drummondville Rangers 8 points to 4.
Semifinals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Trois-Rivières Ducs 8 points to 0.
- Shawinigan Bruins defeated Sherbrooke Castors 9 points to 1.
Finals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Shawinigan Bruins 8 points to 2.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper – Michel Deguise, Sorel Éperviers
- Left defence – Pierre RoyPierre RoyPierre Roy is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 316 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Cincinnati Stingers, and New England Whalers.He is also a French author who teaches at Sherbrooke elementary.- References :...
, Quebec Remparts - Right defence – Richard Campeau, Sorel Éperviers
- Left winger – Jacques RichardJacques RichardJacques 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 - Centreman – Richard Leduc, Trois-Rivières Ducs
- Right winger – 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 - Coach – Claude Dolbec, Shawinigan Bruins
Second team
- Goalkeeper – Raynald Belanger, Shawinigan Bruins
- Left defence – Pierre ArchambaultPierre Archambault-References:...
, Saint-Jérôme Alouettes - Right defence – Michel Ruest, Cornwall Royals
- Left winger – Normand Dube, Sherbrooke Castors
- Centreman – Andre SavardAndre SavardAndré Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:...
, Quebec Remparts - Right winger – Yves BergeronYves BergeronYves Bergeron is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played in the WHA for the Quebec Nordiques and in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.-Externals links:...
, Shawinigan Bruins - 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 - 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...
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, 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 - 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, Raynald Fortier, Quebec Remparts - 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, Bob Murphy, Cornwall Royals - 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, Normand Dube, Sherbrooke Castors
See also
- 1971 Memorial Cup1971 Memorial CupThe 1971 Memorial Cup was a best-of-three series between the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Junior Hockey League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Canada Hockey League...
- 1971 NHL Entry Draft
- 1970–71 OHA season
- 1970–71 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...