The
1990–91 QMJHL seasonIn an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the
22nd season in the history of the
Quebec Major Junior Hockey LeagueThe Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...
. The league inaugurates the
St-Clair Group PlaqueThe Jean Sawyer Trophy is awarded annually to the top marketing director in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The trophy was previously known as the St-Clair Group Plaque from 1990 to 2002.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
, awarded to the "Marketing Director of the Year." Dilio and Lebel divisions are restored as the league adds an expansion franchise in
Beauport, QuebecBeauport is a borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on the Saint Lawrence River.Beauport is a northeastern suburb of Quebec City. Manufactures include paint, construction materials, printers, and hospital supplies. Food transportation is important to the economy...
, a suburb of the provinical capital. Twelve teams played 70 games each in the schedule.
The
Chicoutimi SaguenéensThe 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:...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning their first
Jean 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....
, backstopped by Goaltender of the Year and Playoff MVP,
Felix PotvinFélix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
. Chicoutimi won its first
President's CupThe 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 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...
in four games.
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 |
Chicoutimi SaguenéensThe 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 |
43 |
21 |
6 |
92 |
299 |
223 |
| 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 |
44 |
25 |
1 |
89 |
360 |
246 |
| 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 |
42 |
25 |
3 |
87 |
232 |
416 |
| 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 |
27 |
40 |
3 |
57 |
261 |
289 |
| Beauport Harfangs The Beauport Harfangs were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1990 to 1997. They played their home games at the Aréna Marcel Bédard in the Quebec City suburb of Beauport, Quebec. The team's first coach was Alain Chainey, who was an assistant coach with the...
|
70 |
26 |
40 |
4 |
56 |
233 |
297 |
| Victoriaville Tigres The Victoriaville Tigres are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Victoriaville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Colisée Desjardins.-History:...
|
70 |
10 |
59 |
1 |
21 |
209 |
436 |
| Lebel Division |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
Pts |
GF |
GA |
| Longueuil Collège Français Verdun Collège Français were a junior ice hockey team from Verdun, Quebec. They were members of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1991 to 1994. Collège Français resurrected the dormant Quebec Remparts franchise in 1985 after a three year hiatus, as Longueuil Collège Français...
|
70 |
41 |
27 |
2 |
84 |
303 |
225 |
| Hull Olympiques |
70 |
36 |
27 |
7 |
79 |
263 |
235 |
| 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:...
|
70 |
37 |
30 |
3 |
77 |
273 |
242 |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Laser The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1989 to 1996. They played their home games at Stade L.P. Gaucher.-History:...
|
70 |
36 |
30 |
4 |
76 |
287 |
251 |
| 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 |
34 |
30 |
6 |
74 |
227 |
231 |
| Saint-Jean Lynx Saint-Jean Lynx were a junior ice hockey team which played from 1989 to 1995 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée Isabelle-Brasseur. In 1982 they moved from Sherbrooke and were formerly the Sherbrooke Castors. They were known as the Saint-Jean Castors from 1982 until...
|
70 |
21 |
43 |
6 |
48 |
205 |
289 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes
| Player |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
| Yanic Perreault Yanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
|
Trois-Rivières Draveurs |
67 |
87 |
98 |
185 |
103 |
| Todd Gillingham |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs |
66 |
46 |
102 |
148 |
353 |
| Denis Chalifoux |
Laval Titan |
67 |
38 |
79 |
117 |
77 |
| Carl Boudreau |
Laval/Victoriaville/Trois-Rivières |
70 |
36 |
69 |
105 |
124 |
| Denis Chasse Denis Chassé is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators. He played right wing and shot right-handed.-Playing career:...
|
Drummondville Voltigeurs |
62 |
47 |
54 |
101 |
246 |
| Martin Lapointe Martin Lapointe is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:...
|
Laval Titan |
64 |
44 |
54 |
98 |
66 |
| Sylvain Fleury |
Longueuil Collège Français |
68 |
36 |
61 |
97 |
29 |
| Eric Cool |
Beauport Harfangs |
61 |
32 |
64 |
96 |
42 |
| Paul Brousseau Paul Brousseau is a retired professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers in the NHL.-Playing career:...
|
Trois-Rivières Draveurs |
67 |
30 |
66 |
96 |
48 |
| Martin Lefebvre |
Saint-Jean Lynx |
70 |
39 |
56 |
95 |
122 |
| Bruno Villeneuve |
Hull Olympiques |
70 |
42 |
53 |
95 |
68 |
Playoffs
Steve LaroucheSteve Larouche is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Larouche played two seasons in the National Hockey League split between the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings from 1994–1996...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists).
Division semifinals
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
- Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 4 games to 2.
- Longueuil Collège Français defeated Saint-Hyacinthe Laser 4 games to 0.
- Laval Titan defeated Hull Olympiques 4 games to 2.
Division Finals
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated Laval Titan 4 games to 3.
- Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated Longueuil Collège Français 4 games to 0.
Finals
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated Drummondville Voltigeurs 4 games to 0.
All-star teams
First team
- Goalkeeper - Felix Potvin
Félix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Left defence - Eric Brule, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Right defence - Patrice Brisebois
Patrice Brisebois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and currently a racing driver.-NHL playing career:Brisebois was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 30th overall, of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Left winger - Todd Gillingham, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Centreman - Yanic Perreault
Yanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Right winger - Robert Guillet, Longueuil Collège Français
- Coach - Joe Canale, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Boris Rousson, Granby Bisons
- Left defence - Guy Lehoux, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Right defence - Philippe Boucher
Philippe Boucher is a retired French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the General Manager of the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.-Amateur:...
, Granby Bisons
- Left winger - Pierre Sevigny
Pierre Sévigny is a former professional ice hockey player who briefly played in the National Hockey League.-Hockey career:...
, Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
- Centreman - Denis Chalifoux, Laval Titan
- Right winger - Martin Lapointe
Martin Lapointe is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:...
, Laval Titan
- Coach - Alain Vigneault, Hull Olympiques
Rookie team
- Goalkeeper - Marcel Cousineau
Marcel Cousineau is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 26 games in the National Hockey League. He was selected by Boston Bruins in third round of the NHL draft. As a rookie, he was named to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League All-Rookie Team...
, Beauport Harfangs
- Left defence - Martin Lapage, Hull Olympiques
- Right defence - Dean Melanson
Dean Clement Melanson is a former National Hockey League defenceman.-Playing career:He was drafted in the fourth round, 80th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft....
, Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
- Left winger - Rene Corbet
René Corbet is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Frisk Tigers of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He has previously played in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:Corbet was drafted in the...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Centreman - Pierre-Francois Lalonde, Hull Olympiques
- Right winger - Martin Gendron
Martin Gendron is a Canadian former ice hockey forward.Drafted in 1992 by the Washington Capitals, he spent about four seasons in the Capitals system before he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks...
, Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
- Coach - Jean Hamel
Jean P. Hamel is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 699 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and Montreal Canadiens....
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars.
Trophies and awards
Team
- President's Cup
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, Chicoutimi SaguenéensThe 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:...
- 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....
- Regular Season Champions, Chicoutimi SaguenéensThe 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:...
- Robert Lebel Trophy
The 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, Chicoutimi SaguenéensThe 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:...
Player
- Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
The 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, Yanic PerreaultYanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Jean Béliveau Trophy
The 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, Yanic PerreaultYanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Guy Lafleur Trophy
The 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, Felix PotvinFélix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Shell Cup – Offensive
The Telus Cup – Offensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It was known as the Shell Cup from 1989–90 to 1993–94, and as the Ford Cup from 1994–95 to 1996–97.-Winners:...
- Offensive Player of the Year, Yanic PerreaultYanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Shell Cup – Defensive
The Telus Cup – Defensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best defensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It was known as the Shell Cup from 1989–90 to 1993–94, and as the Ford Cup from 1994–95 to 1996–97.-Winners:...
- Defensive Player of the Year, Felix PotvinFélix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Transamerica Plaque
The AutoPro Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best plus/minus total in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1989–90, then known as the Transamerica Plaque, and discontinued in 2001–02.-Winners:...
- Best plus/minus total, Christian Larivière, Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
- Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
The 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, Felix PotvinFélix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.-QMJHL career:From 1988 through to 1991 Potvin played with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Emile Bouchard Trophy
The 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, Patrice BriseboisPatrice Brisebois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and currently a racing driver.-NHL playing career:Brisebois was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 30th overall, of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Mike Bossy Trophy
The 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, Philippe BoucherPhilippe Boucher is a retired French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the General Manager of the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.-Amateur:...
, Granby Bisons
- Michel Bergeron Trophy
The 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, Rene CorbetRené Corbet is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Frisk Tigers of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He has previously played in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:Corbet was drafted in the...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Raymond Lagacé Trophy
The 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, Philippe BoucherPhilippe Boucher is a retired French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the General Manager of the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.-Amateur:...
, Granby Bisons
- Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy
The 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, Yanic PerreaultYanic Perreault is a retired professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Marcel Robert Trophy
The 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, Benoit Larose, Laval Titan
- Paul Dumont Trophy
The Paul Dumont Trophy is awarded annually to the "Personality of the Year" in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award can uniquely be won by anyone connected to the league, including players and staff.-Winners:-External links:...
- Personality of the Year, Patrice BriseboisPatrice Brisebois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and currently a racing driver.-NHL playing career:Brisebois was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 30th overall, of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...
, Drummondville Voltigeurs
Executive
- John Horman Trophy
The John Horman Trophy is awarded annually to the Executive of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Executive of the Year, Rolland Janelle, Drummondville Voltigeurs
- St-Clair Group Plaque
The Jean Sawyer Trophy is awarded annually to the top marketing director in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The trophy was previously known as the St-Clair Group Plaque from 1990 to 2002.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Marketing Director of the Year, Gilles Cote, Hull Olympiques
See also
- 1991 Memorial Cup
The 1991 Memorial Cup occurred May 11-May 19 at the Colisée de Québec in Quebec City, Quebec. Participating teams were the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens and runner-up Drummondville Voltigeurs, as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey...
- 1991 NHL Entry Draft
The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. The draft was famous for the controversy surrounding star first overall draft pick, touted by some observers to be The Next One, Eric Lindros, who was drafted by the...
- 1990–91 OHL season
- 1990–91 WHL season