1978–79 QMJHL season
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was the tenth 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 QMJHL unveils a new logo for its tenth anniversary, using the letters of league's french acronym shaped as an ice skate
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. Ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule. The Trois-Rivières Draveurs
Trois-Rivières Draveurs
The Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
finished first overall in the regular season winning their second consecutive 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 defended their 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....
title defeating the 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:...
in the finals.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against| Dilio Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières Draveurs Trois-Rivières Draveurs The Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969... |
72 | 58 | 8 | 6 | 122 | 527 | 233 |
| 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:... |
72 | 45 | 21 | 6 | 96 | 406 | 291 |
| 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... |
72 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 69 | 324 | 339 |
| 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:... |
72 | 26 | 36 | 10 | 62 | 337 | 346 |
| 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... |
72 | 24 | 43 | 5 | 53 | 310 | 424 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdun Éperviers | 72 | 41 | 24 | 7 | 89 | 367 | 313 |
| Montreal Juniors Montreal Juniors The Montreal Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1975 to 1982. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:... |
72 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 86 | 384 | 291 |
| 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... |
72 | 29 | 36 | 7 | 65 | 361 | 397 |
| Laval National | 72 | 22 | 43 | 7 | 51 | 316 | 469 |
| Hull Olympiques | 72 | 10 | 55 | 7 | 27 | 262 | 491 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Sauve Jean-François Sauvé Jean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé... |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 72 | 65 | 111 | 176 | 31 |
| Denis Savard Denis Savard Denis Joseph Savard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1997, and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000... |
Montreal Juniors | 70 | 46 | 112 | 158 | 88 |
| Normand Aubin | Verdun Éperviers | 70 | 80 | 69 | 149 | 54 |
| Bob Mongrain Bob Mongrain Robert Julien Mongrain is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings.... |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 72 | 66 | 76 | 142 | 55 |
| Guy Carbonneau Guy Carbonneau Guy Carbonneau is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He is also the president of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League 's Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He has two daughters Anne-Marie and Kristina, with wife Line Carbonneau. Anne-Marie married his former... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 72 | 62 | 79 | 141 | 47 |
| Pierre Lacroix | Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 72 | 37 | 100 | 137 | 57 |
| Bob Crawford Bob Crawford Robert Remi Crawford is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.-Playing career:Drafted by the St... |
Cornwall Royals | 65 | 62 | 70 | 132 | 43 |
| Louis Begin | Sherbrooke Castors | 72 | 46 | 85 | 131 | 32 |
| Denis Cyr Denis Cyr Denis Cyr is a former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames, Chicago Black Hawks, and St. Louis Blues... |
Montreal Juniors | 72 | 70 | 56 | 126 | 61 |
| Serge Boisvert Serge Boisvert Pierre Serge Boisvert is a former Canadian ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.In Sweden, Boisvert played for Västra Frölunda, and for Frisk Tigers and Vålerenga in Norway. He won the Calder Cup in 1985. He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1986 with Montreal... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 72 | 50 | 72 | 122 | 45 |
Playoffs
J. F. SauveJean-François Sauvé
Jean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 38 points (19 goals, 19 assists).
Quarterfinals
- Trois-Rivières Draveurs defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 8 points to 0.
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 8 points to 0.
- Verdun Éperviers defeated Cornwall Royals 8 points to 6.
- Montreal Juniors defeated Quebec Remparts 8 points to 4.
Semifinals
- Trois-Rivières Draveurs defeated Montreal Juniors 8 points to 2.
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Verdun Éperviers 8 points to 0.
Finals
- Trois-Rivières Draveurs defeated Sherbrooke Castors 8 points to 0.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Jacques CloutierJacques CloutierJacques Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender, and former assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche....
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Left defence - Pierre Lacroix, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Right defence - Ray BourqueRay BourqueRaymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and...
, Verdun Éperviers - Left winger - Louis Begin, Sherbrooke Castors
- Centreman - Normand Aubin, Verdun Éperviers
- Right winger - Jimmy Mann, Sherbrooke Castors
- Coach - Michel BergeronMichel Bergeron (hockey coach)Michel Bergeron is a former National Hockey League head coach.Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Vincent TremblayVincent TremblayVincent Tremblay is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 58 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs.- References :...
, Quebec Ramparts - Left defence - Kevin LoweKevin LoweKevin Hugh Lowe is a retired defenceman and coach in the National Hockey League and the current President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers. As a defenceman, he played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers....
, Quebec Remparts - Right defence - Michel LeblancMichel LeblancMichel Leblanc is a Canadian "serial entrepreneur" responsible for starting up seven failed airlines in 20 years, including Quebecair, Royal Aviation and, the most recent airline to go bankrupt, Jetsgo on March 11, 2005.-References:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Left winger - Gilles HamelGilles HamelGilles Julien Hamel is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the fourth round, 74th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft....
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Centreman - J. F. SauveJean-François SauvéJean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Right winger - Denis CyrDenis CyrDenis Cyr is a former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames, Chicago Black Hawks, and St. Louis Blues...
, Montreal Juniors - Coach - Ron Racette, 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, Trois-Rivières DraveursTrois-Rivières DraveursThe Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
. - 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, Trois-Rivières DraveursTrois-Rivières DraveursThe Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
. - 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, Trois-Rivières DraveursTrois-Rivières DraveursThe Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
.
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, Pierre Lacroix, Trois-Rivières Draveurs. - 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, J. F. SauveJean-François SauvéJean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs. - 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, J. F. SauveJean-François SauvéJean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs. - 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, Jacques CloutierJacques CloutierJacques Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender, and former assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche....
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs. - 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, Ray BourqueRay BourqueRaymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and...
, Verdun 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, Alain Grenier, Laval National . - Frank J. Selke Memorial TrophyFrank J. Selke Memorial TrophyThe Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most sportsmanlike player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award began in the 1969–70 season as a team trophy awarded to the league's West Division champions. It has been awarded in its present form since 1970–71 after just...
- Most sportsmanlike player, Ray BourqueRay BourqueRaymond Jean "Ray" Bourque is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently holds records for most goals, assists and points by a defenceman in the National Hockey League . Bourque has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and...
, Verdun Éperviers, and J. F. SauveJean-François SauvéJean-Francois "J. F." Sauvé is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.In his NHL career, Sauvé...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs.
See also
- 1979 Memorial Cup1979 Memorial CupThe 1979 Memorial Cup occurred May 6-May 13 at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec, the Colisée de Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières, Quebec and at the Verdun Auditorium in Verdun, Quebec...
- 1979 NHL Entry Draft1979 NHL Entry DraftThe 1979 NHL Entry Draft took place on August 9, 1979, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 126 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1978–79 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those...
- 1978–79 OMJHL season
- 1978–79 WHL season