1985–86 QMJHL season
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The 1985–86 QMJHL season
was the 17th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The league loses one of its charter members in the offseason, when the Quebec Remparts
suspend operations. The remaining ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule.
The Hull Olympiques finished first overall in the regular season, winning their first Jean Rougeau Trophy
, and won their first President's Cup
, defeating the Drummondville Voltigeurs
in the finals.
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists).
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
Player
Season (sports)
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was the 17th 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 loses one of its charter members in the offseason, when 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...
suspend operations. The remaining ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule.
The Hull Olympiques finished first overall in the regular season, winning their first 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 won 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....
, defeating the 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...
in the finals.
Team changes
- The 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...
suspend operations becoming dormant. - The Laval Voisins are renamed the Laval TitanLaval TitanThe Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:...
.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
72 | 40 | 28 | 4 | 84 | 342 | 308 |
| 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 | 36 | 34 | 4 | 72 | 393 | 331 |
| 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 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 72 | 393 | 351 |
| 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 | 32 | 38 | 2 | 66 | 353 | 361 |
| 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... |
72 | 23 | 46 | 3 | 49 | 333 | 444 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Olympiques | 72 | 54 | 18 | 0 | 108 | 423 | 262 |
| Verdun Junior Canadiens | 72 | 38 | 31 | 3 | 79 | 358 | 364 |
| Laval Titan Laval Titan The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:... |
72 | 37 | 34 | 1 | 74 | 406 | 386 |
| Saint-Jean Castors | 72 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 74 | 350 | 377 |
| 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... |
72 | 18 | 51 | 3 | 39 | 302 | 419 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Robitaille Luc Robitaille Luc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,... |
Hull Olympiques | 63 | 68 | 123 | 191 | 93 |
| Guy Rouleau Guy Rouleau (ice hockey) Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he... |
Longueuil / Hull | 62 | 91 | 100 | 191 | 72 |
| Michel Mongeau Michel Mongeau Michel Mongeau was a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played 54 games in the National Hockey League: 50 with the St. Louis Blues and four with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He died May 22, 2010.-External links:... |
Laval Titan | 72 | 71 | 109 | 180 | 45 |
| Patrick Emond | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 71 | 69 | 98 | 167 | 32 |
| Vincent Damphousse Vincent Damphousse Vincent Francois Damphousse is a retired Canadian professional hockey who played in the National Hockey League for eighteen seasons. He played centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, winning a Stanley Cup championship with Montreal in 1993... |
Laval Titan | 69 | 45 | 110 | 155 | 70 |
| Jimmy Carson Jimmy Carson James Charles Carson is a retired American professional hockey player. He is best known for his 10 year NHL career, spent with several teams. After retiring from professional hockey, he embarked on a new career as a financial advisor.... |
Verdun Junior Canadiens | 69 | 70 | 83 | 153 | 46 |
| Stephane Lebeau Stéphan Lebeau Stéphan Lebeau is a former professional ice hockey centre who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1988–89 to 1994–95. He won a Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 72 | 69 | 77 | 146 | 22 |
| Patrice Lefebvre Patrice Lefebvre Patrice Lefebvre is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who played three games in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals during the 1998–99 NHL season... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 69 | 38 | 98 | 136 | 146 |
| Marc Fortier Marc Fortier Marc Fortier is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Fortier played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 71 | 47 | 86 | 133 | 49 |
| Jocelyn Lemieux Jocelyn Lemieux Jocelyn Lemiux is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Phoenix Coyotes. He is the younger brother of fellow NHL player Claude Lemieux... |
Laval Titan | 71 | 57 | 68 | 125 | 131 |
Playoffs
Luc RobitailleLuc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists).
Quarterfinals
- Hull Olympiques defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 5 games to 0.
- Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 5 games to 4.
- Saint-Jean Castors defeated Verdun Junior Canadiens 5 games to 0.
- Laval Titan defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 5 games to 0.
Semifinals
- Hull Olympiques defeated Saint-Jean Castors 5 games to 0.
- Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated Laval Titan 5 games to 4.
Finals
- Hull Olympiques defeated Drummondville Voltigeurs 5 games to 0.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Robert DesjardinsRobert DesjardinsRobert Desjardins was a Canadian professional goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career....
, Hull Olympiques - Left defence - Jean-Marc Richard, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Right defence - Sylvain CoteSylvain CoteSylvain Côté is a former professional ice hockey player who spent 19 seasons in the NHL, the majority of them with the Washington Capitals. He also played for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars...
, Hull Olympiques - Left winger - Luc RobitailleLuc RobitailleLuc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,...
, Hull Olympiques - Centreman - Guy RouleauGuy Rouleau (ice hockey)Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he...
, Longueuil Chevaliers - Right winger - Jocelyn LemieuxJocelyn LemieuxJocelyn Lemiux is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Phoenix Coyotes. He is the younger brother of fellow NHL player Claude Lemieux...
, Laval Titan - Coach - Pat BurnsPat BurnsPatrick Burns was a National Hockey League head coach. Over 14 seasons between 1988 and 2004, he coached in 1,019 games with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New Jersey Devils...
, Hull Olympiques
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Vincent RiendeauVincent RiendeauVincent Riendeau is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. During his time in the National Hockey League, Riendeau played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and the Boston Bruins...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs - Left defence - Donald DufresneDonald DufresneDonald Dufresne is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Dufresne started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1989. He would also play for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Edmonton Oilers...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Right defence - James Gasseau, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Left winger - Philippe BozonPhilippe BozonPhilippe Bozon is a former professional ice hockey player who played for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League between 1992 and 1994. He is the first of only three French-trained players to appear in the NHL, the other two being Cristobal Huet and Stéphane Da Costa...
, Saint-Jean Castors & Vincent DamphousseVincent DamphousseVincent Francois Damphousse is a retired Canadian professional hockey who played in the National Hockey League for eighteen seasons. He played centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, winning a Stanley Cup championship with Montreal in 1993...
, Laval Titan - Centreman - Jimmy CarsonJimmy CarsonJames Charles Carson is a retired American professional hockey player. He is best known for his 10 year NHL career, spent with several teams. After retiring from professional hockey, he embarked on a new career as a financial advisor....
, Verdun Junior Canadiens & Michel MongeauMichel MongeauMichel Mongeau was a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played 54 games in the National Hockey League: 50 with the St. Louis Blues and four with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He died May 22, 2010.-External links:...
, Laval Titan - Right winger - Patrice LefebvrePatrice LefebvrePatrice Lefebvre is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who played three games in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals during the 1998–99 NHL season...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Coach - Michel ParizeauMichel ParizeauMichel Gérard Parizeau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and head coach who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the St...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs - 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, Hull Olympiques - 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, Hull Olympiques - 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, Hull Olympiques
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, Guy RouleauGuy Rouleau (ice hockey)Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he...
, Hull Olympiques - 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 RouleauGuy Rouleau (ice hockey)Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he...
, Longueuil Chevaliers - 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, Sylvain CoteSylvain CoteSylvain Côté is a former professional ice hockey player who spent 19 seasons in the NHL, the majority of them with the Washington Capitals. He also played for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars...
, & Luc RobitailleLuc RobitailleLuc Robitaille is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. During his 19-season National Hockey League career, Robitaille won a Stanley Cup in 2001–02 with the Detroit Red Wings, and played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, but is most known for his fourteen seasons,...
, Hull Olympiques - 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, Robert DesjardinsRobert DesjardinsRobert Desjardins was a Canadian professional goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career....
, Hull Olympiques - 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, Sylvain CoteSylvain CoteSylvain Côté is a former professional ice hockey player who spent 19 seasons in the NHL, the majority of them with the Washington Capitals. He also played for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars...
, Hull Olympiques - 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, Jimmy CarsonJimmy CarsonJames Charles Carson is a retired American professional hockey player. He is best known for his 10 year NHL career, spent with several teams. After retiring from professional hockey, he embarked on a new career as a financial advisor....
, Verdun Junior Canadiens - 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, Pierre TurgeonPierre TurgeonPierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche...
, Granby Bisons - 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, Stephane GuerardStéphane GuérardStéphane Guérard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 34 games in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - 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, Jimmy CarsonJimmy CarsonJames Charles Carson is a retired American professional hockey player. He is best known for his 10 year NHL career, spent with several teams. After retiring from professional hockey, he embarked on a new career as a financial advisor....
, Verdun Junior Canadiens - 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, Bernard Morin, Laval Titan
See also
- 1986 Memorial Cup1986 Memorial CupThe 1986 Memorial Cup occurred May 10-May 17 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. Hosting rights were originally awarded to the Queen's Park Arena and the New Westminster Bruins, but staging the tournament alongside Expo '86 in Vancouver proved logistically impossible and so the...
- 1986 NHL Entry Draft1986 NHL Entry DraftThe 1986 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 21, 1986 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings...
- 1985–86 OHL season1985–86 OHL seasonThe 1985–86 OHL season was the 6th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Platers won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Belleville Bulls.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:-Division Quarterfinals:...
- 1985–86 WHL season