1982–83 QMJHL season
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The 1982–83 QMJHL season
was the 14th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The league undergoes its first expansion since the 1973–74 QMJHL season
by adding two new teams in Drummondville and Longueuil
. Divisions are restored, and eleven teams played 70 games each in the regular season.
Rookie centreman Pat LaFontaine
of the Verdun Juniors
posts 234 points in the regular season, the second highest season total in junior ice hockey
history at the time, behind only Pierre Larouche
's 251 points from the 1973–74 QMJHL season. LaFontaine would go on to win six individual trophies at the season's end.
The Longueuil Chevaliers
coached by Jacques Lemaire
, set the Canadian Hockey League
record for the best first season by an expansion team posting 37 wins and a winning percentage of 0.557 in 70 games, ahead of the 2003–04 Everett Silvertips
with 35 wins and a winning percentage of 0.556 in 72 games. The Chevaliers also became the first expansion team to reach the championship series of the playoffs, a feat later equalled by the Silvertips.
The Laval Voisins and Shawinigan Cataractes
both set a QMJHL record with 33 wins on home ice during the regular season. The Laval Voisins finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy
. The Verdun Juniors won the President's Cup
, defeating the Longueuil Chevaliers in the finals.
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists).
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
Player
Season (sports)
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was the 14th 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 undergoes its first expansion since the 1973–74 QMJHL season
1973–74 QMJHL season
The 1973–74 QMJHL season was the fifth season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. East and west divisions resumed with the addition of two new teams, the Hull Festivals and Chicoutimi Saguenéens...
by adding two new teams in Drummondville and Longueuil
Longueuil
Longueuil is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Montérégie administrative region and sits on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River directly across from Montreal. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census totaled 229,330, making it the third largest city in...
. Divisions are restored, and eleven teams played 70 games each in the regular season.
Rookie centreman Pat LaFontaine
Pat LaFontaine
Patrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
of the Verdun Juniors
Verdun Juniors
The Verdun Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1982 to 1984. They played at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:The Verdun Juniors were assembled by general manager Eric Taylor, and coached by Pierre Creamer...
posts 234 points in the regular season, the second highest season total in junior ice hockey
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...
history at the time, behind only Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche
Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
's 251 points from the 1973–74 QMJHL season. LaFontaine would go on to win six individual trophies at the season's end.
The Longueuil Chevaliers
Longueuil Chevaliers
The Longueuil Chevaliers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, playing in Longueuil, Quebec at Colisée Jean Béliveau. They were founded in 1982 and set a Canadian Hockey League record for the most successful season ever by an expansion franchise, going 37-29-4...
coached by Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Gerard Lemaire is a former ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens and a long-time coach, most notably with the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:...
, set the Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
record for the best first season by an expansion team posting 37 wins and a winning percentage of 0.557 in 70 games, ahead of the 2003–04 Everett Silvertips
Everett Silvertips
The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League that plays in Everett, Washington. They joined the league as an expansion team for the 2003–04 WHL season. The team name comes from the silvertip bear...
with 35 wins and a winning percentage of 0.556 in 72 games. The Chevaliers also became the first expansion team to reach the championship series of the playoffs, a feat later equalled by the Silvertips.
The Laval Voisins and 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...
both set a QMJHL record with 33 wins on home ice during the regular season. The Laval Voisins finished first overall in the regular season, winning 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....
. The Verdun Juniors 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 Longueuil Chevaliers in the finals.
Team changes
- 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:...
relocate to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, becoming the Saint-Jean Castors. - The Montreal JuniorsMontreal JuniorsThe 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:...
relocate to Verdun becoming the Verdun JuniorsVerdun JuniorsThe Verdun Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1982 to 1984. They played at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:The Verdun Juniors were assembled by general manager Eric Taylor, and coached by Pierre Creamer...
. - The 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...
join the league as an expansion franchise. - The Longueuil ChevaliersLongueuil ChevaliersThe Longueuil Chevaliers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, playing in Longueuil, Quebec at Colisée Jean Béliveau. They were founded in 1982 and set a Canadian Hockey League record for the most successful season ever by an expansion franchise, going 37-29-4...
join the league as an expansion franchise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 52 | 16 | 2 | 106 | 406 | 232 |
| 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 | 37 | 32 | 1 | 75 | 397 | 388 |
| 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... |
70 | 31 | 38 | 1 | 63 | 393 | 414 |
| 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 | 27 | 43 | 0 | 54 | 317 | 396 |
| 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 | 11 | 57 | 2 | 24 | 249 | 491 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laval Voisins | 70 | 53 | 17 | 0 | 106 | 452 | 305 |
| Verdun Juniors Verdun Juniors The Verdun Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1982 to 1984. They played at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:The Verdun Juniors were assembled by general manager Eric Taylor, and coached by Pierre Creamer... |
70 | 50 | 19 | 1 | 101 | 486 | 303 |
| Longueuil Chevaliers Longueuil Chevaliers The Longueuil Chevaliers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, playing in Longueuil, Quebec at Colisée Jean Béliveau. They were founded in 1982 and set a Canadian Hockey League record for the most successful season ever by an expansion franchise, going 37-29-4... |
70 | 37 | 29 | 4 | 78 | 349 | 333 |
| Saint-Jean Castors | 70 | 28 | 37 | 5 | 61 | 375 | 421 |
| Hull Olympiques | 70 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 60 | 393 | 406 |
| Granby Bisons Granby Bisons The Granby Bisons were a junior ice hockey team founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The Bisons played at Arena Leonard Grondin in Granby, Quebec. In 1995 they were renamed the Granby Prédateurs. Today they are... |
70 | 20 | 48 | 2 | 42 | 343 | 469 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat LaFontaine Pat LaFontaine Patrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York... |
Verdun Juniors | 70 | 104 | 130 | 234 | 10 |
| Claude Verret Claude Verret Claude Verret is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the eighth round, 163rd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft... |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 68 | 73 | 115 | 188 | 21 |
| Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006... |
Laval Voisins | 66 | 84 | 100 | 184 | 76 |
| Sylvain Turgeon Sylvain Turgeon Sylvain Turgeon is a retired NHL player and the older brother of retired NHL player Pierre Turgeon.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft as the second pick overall... |
Hull Olympiques | 67 | 54 | 109 | 163 | 103 |
| Paul Adey Paul Adey Paul Adey is the head coach of Renon Ritten Sport Hockey in the Italian Serie A. Adey enjoyed a notable playing career in British ice hockey, playing 11 seasons for the Nottingham Panthers between 1988 and 1999 and 29 games for the Sheffield Steelers during the 2000–01 season... |
Hull Olympiques | 70 | 58 | 104 | 162 | 14 |
| Jean-Maurice Cool | Verdun Juniors | 70 | 65 | 84 | 149 | 98 |
| Roberto Lavoie | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 59 | 57 | 79 | 136 | 48 |
| Benoit Doucet | Hull Olympiques | 68 | 61 | 75 | 136 | 53 |
| Guy Pigeon | Saint-Jean / Québec | 71 | 56 | 77 | 133 | 28 |
| Gerard Gallant Gerard Gallant Gerard "Turk" Gallant is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former NHL player.Gallant was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, sixth round, one-hundred seventh overall.... |
Saint-Jean / Verdun | 62 | 54 | 74 | 128 | 244 |
Playoffs
Pat LaFontainePat LaFontaine
Patrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists).
Quarterfinals
- Laval Voisins defeated Hull Olympiques 4 games to 3.
- Shawinigan Cataractes defeated Saint-Jean Castors 4 games to 0.
- Verdun Juniors defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 4 games to 0.
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 1.
Semifinals
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Laval Voisins 4 games to 1.
- Verdun Juniors defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
Finals
- Verdun Juniors defeated Longueuil Chevaliers 4 games to 1.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Mario Gosselin, Shawinigan Cataractes
- Left defence - J. J. Daigneault, Longueuil Chevaliers
- Right defence - Michel PetitMichel PetitMichel Petit is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from the 1982–83 NHL season to the 1997–98 NHL season. Upon his retirement Petit had played for a then-NHL record 10 different teams. This mark has since been surpassed by Mike Sillinger...
, Saint-Jean Castors - Left winger - Sylvain TurgeonSylvain TurgeonSylvain Turgeon is a retired NHL player and the older brother of retired NHL player Pierre Turgeon.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft as the second pick overall...
, Hull Olympiques - Centreman - Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - Right winger - Bobby Mormina, Longueuil Chevaliers
- Coach - Jacques LemaireJacques LemaireJacques Gerard Lemaire is a former ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens and a long-time coach, most notably with the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:...
, Longueuil Chevaliers
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Luc Guenette, Quebec Remparts
- Left defence - Jocelyn GauvreauJocelyn GauvreauJocelyn Gauvreau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Granby Bisons - Right defence - Bobby DollasBobby DollasBobby Dollas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Dollas played defence for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.-Playing career:Dollas played...
, Laval Voisins - Left winger - Claude VilgrainClaude VilgrainClaude Vilgrain is a retired Haitian-born Canadian ice hockey player. He played in 89 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. He was raised in Quebec City, Quebec.-External links:...
, Laval Voisins & Ronald Choules, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Centreman - Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - Right winger - Denis Dore, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Coach - Ron LapointeRon LapointeRon Lapointe was a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was named interim head coach of the Quebec Nordiques half way through the 1987–88 NHL season. After an 11–20–2 start in the 1988–89 season, Lapointe was fired. His total NHL coaching record was 33–50–6. He was born in Verdun, Quebec...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - 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, Verdun JuniorsVerdun JuniorsThe Verdun Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1982 to 1984. They played at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:The Verdun Juniors were assembled by general manager Eric Taylor, and coached by Pierre Creamer... - 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, Laval Voisins - 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, 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...
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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - 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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - 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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - 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, Tony Haladuick, Laval Voisins - 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, J. J. Daigneault, Longueuil Chevaliers - 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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors & Sylvain TurgeonSylvain TurgeonSylvain Turgeon is a retired NHL player and the older brother of retired NHL player Pierre Turgeon.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft as the second pick overall...
, Hull Olympiques - 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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - 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, Bobby DollasBobby DollasBobby Dollas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Dollas played defence for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.-Playing career:Dollas played...
, Laval Voisins - 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, Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, Verdun Juniors - 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, Claude Gosselin, Quebec Remparts
See also
- 1983 Memorial Cup1983 Memorial CupThe 1983 Memorial Cup was held between May 7 and May 14 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. Participating teams were the host team Portland Winter Hawks along with the Oshawa Generals, Verdun Juniors and Lethbridge Broncos who had won the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major Junior...
- 1983 NHL Entry Draft1983 NHL Entry DraftThe 1983 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, on June 8, 1983. The NHL Entry Draft is the primary means by which players arrive in the National Hockey League. The St. Louis Blues did not participate in this draft, shortly after the league blocked the franchise's...
- 1982–83 OHL season
- 1982–83 WHL season