1997–98 QMJHL season
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The 1997–98 QMJHL season
was the 29th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The Quebec Remparts
name is revived after twelve years when the Beauport Harfangs
change identities. The QMJHL continues to grow in eastern markets with an expansion team in Baie-Comeau and the relocating of the Granby Prédateurs
relocated to Cape Breton
.
The league inaugurates the Philips Plaque
, awarded to the player with the best faceoff
percentage. The Ford Cups
are renamed the Telus
Cups, one each for the offensive
and defensive
players of the year.
Fifteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule. The Quebec Remparts
finished first overall in the regular season winning their first Jean Rougeau Trophy
, since the original name was revived. The Val-d'Or Foreurs
won their first President's Cup
, defeating the Rimouski Océanic
in the finals.
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 46 points (31 goals, 15 assists).
Division quarterfinals
Division semifinals - Round-robin
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against
‡ Laval Titan Collège Français defeated Hull Olympiques in a one-game playoff to determine 2nd place in the round-robin standings.
Division finals
League finals
Second team
Rookie team
Player
Executive
Season (sports)
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was the 29th 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 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...
name is revived after twelve years when the Beauport Harfangs
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...
change identities. The QMJHL continues to grow in eastern markets with an expansion team in Baie-Comeau and the relocating of the Granby Prédateurs
Granby Prédateurs
The Granby Prédateurs were a junior ice hockey team originally founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The team was originally known as the Granby Bisons, but changed their name to the Prédateurs in 1995...
relocated to Cape Breton
Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Regional Municipality often shortened to simply CBRM, is a regional municipality in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton County.According to the 2006 Census of Canada, the population within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality is 102,250...
.
The league inaugurates the Philips Plaque
Philips Plaque
The Philips Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best faceoff percentage in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1997–98, and discontinued in 2001–02.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
, awarded to the player with the best faceoff
Faceoff
A face-off is the method used to begin play in ice hockey and some other sports. The two teams line up in opposition to each other, and the opposing centres attempt to gain control of the puck after it is dropped between their sticks by an official. One of the referees drops the puck at centre ice...
percentage. The Ford Cups
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are renamed the Telus
TELUS
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Cups, one each for the offensive
Telus 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:...
and defensive
Telus 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:...
players of the year.
Fifteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule. 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...
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....
, since the original name was revived. The Val-d'Or Foreurs
Val-d'Or Foreurs
The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières...
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 Rimouski Océanic
Rimouski Océanic
The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season...
in the finals.
Team changes
- The Baie-Comeau DrakkarBaie-Comeau DrakkarThe Baie-Comeau Drakkar are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at Centre Henry-Leonard in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Their franchise was granted for the 1997–98 season.-History:...
joined the league as an expansion franchise. - The Beauport HarfangsBeauport HarfangsThe 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...
relocated from the nearby suburbs, to Quebec CityQuebec CityQuebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
, becoming the second incarnation of 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...
. - The Granby PrédateursGranby PrédateursThe Granby Prédateurs were a junior ice hockey team originally founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The team was originally known as the Granby Bisons, but changed their name to the Prédateurs in 1995...
relocated to Sydney, Nova ScotiaSydney, Nova ScotiaSydney is a Canadian urban community in the province of Nova Scotia. It is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and is administratively part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality....
, becoming the Cape Breton Screaming EaglesCape Breton Screaming EaglesThe Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :...
, and switched to the Dilio Division. - The 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...
switched to the Lebel Division. - The Victoriaville TigresVictoriaville TigresThe 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:...
switched to the Lebel Division.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46 | 18 | 6 | 98 | 285 | 204 |
| Rimouski Océanic Rimouski Océanic The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season... |
70 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 83 | 296 | 257 |
| 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 | 36 | 33 | 1 | 73 | 272 | 285 |
| Moncton Wildcats Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... |
70 | 29 | 32 | 9 | 67 | 240 | 229 |
| Halifax Mooseheads Halifax Mooseheads The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have... |
70 | 24 | 41 | 5 | 53 | 263 | 316 |
| Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Cape Breton Screaming Eagles The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :... |
70 | 19 | 46 | 5 | 43 | 211 | 295 |
| Baie-Comeau Drakkar Baie-Comeau Drakkar The Baie-Comeau Drakkar are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at Centre Henry-Leonard in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Their franchise was granted for the 1997–98 season.-History:... |
70 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 41 | 215 | 332 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda Huskies The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Iamgold Arena... |
70 | 43 | 23 | 4 | 90 | 338 | 245 |
| Victoriaville Tigres 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 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 87 | 274 | 209 |
| 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 | 40 | 24 | 6 | 86 | 262 | 217 |
| Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... |
70 | 37 | 26 | 7 | 81 | 263 | 228 |
| Laval Titan Collège Français | 70 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | 276 | 220 |
| Hull Olympiques | 70 | 32 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 270 | 268 |
| Sherbrooke Faucons | 70 | 26 | 41 | 3 | 55 | 220 | 273 |
| 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 | 23 | 44 | 3 | 49 | 221 | 328 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid Ramzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 68 | 50 | 85 | 135 | 266 |
| Pierre Dagenais Pierre Dagenais Pierre Dagenais is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League.-Amateur:... |
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 60 | 66 | 67 | 133 | 50 |
| Mike Ribeiro Mike Ribeiro Michael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:... |
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 67 | 40 | 85 | 125 | 55 |
| Mathieu Benoit | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 59 | 56 | 61 | 117 | 32 |
| Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:... |
Rimouski Océanic | 58 | 44 | 71 | 115 | 117 |
| Brad Richards Brad Richards Bradley Glenn Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Early career:Born and raised in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island... |
Rimouski Océanic | 68 | 33 | 82 | 115 | 44 |
| Sebastien Roger | Moncton Wildcats | 70 | 53 | 61 | 114 | 64 |
| David Gosselin David Gosselin David Gosselin is a Canadian ice hockey left winger who played 13 games in the National Hockey League for the Nashville Predators. He was drafted 78th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut for the Predators during the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 69 | 46 | 64 | 110 | 139 |
| Derrick Walser Derrick Walser Derrick Walser is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A.-Career:... |
Rimouski Océanic | 70 | 41 | 69 | 110 | 135 |
| David Thibeault | Victoriaville Tigres | 70 | 46 | 56 | 102 | 95 |
Playoffs
Jean-Pierre DumontJean-Pierre Dumont
Jean-Pierre "J. P." Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for SC Bern in the National League A.-Amateur career:Dumont played four seasons for Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 46 points (31 goals, 15 assists).
Division quarterfinals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4 games to 0.
- Rimouski Océanic defeated Halifax Mooseheads 4 games to 1.
- Moncton Wildcats defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 2.
- Hull Olympiques defeated Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 4 games to 2.
- Laval Titan Collège Français defeated Victoriaville Tigres 4 games to 2.
- Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
Division semifinals - Round-robin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski Océanic Rimouski Océanic The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 14 |
| 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... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| Moncton Wildcats Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
| Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 17 |
| Laval Titan Collège Français ‡ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 15 |
| Hull Olympiques ‡ | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 21 |
‡ Laval Titan Collège Français defeated Hull Olympiques in a one-game playoff to determine 2nd place in the round-robin standings.
Division finals
- Rimouski Océanic defeated Quebec Remparts 4 games to 2.
- Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Laval Titan Collège Français 4 games to 1.
League finals
- Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Rimouski Océanic 4 games to 0.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Mathieu GaronMathieu GaronMathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member...
, Victoriaville Tigres - Left defence - Derrick WalserDerrick WalserDerrick Walser is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A.-Career:...
, Rimouski Océanic - Right defence - Remi RoyerRemi RoyerRémi Royer is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey.-Career:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - Left winger - Ramzi AbidRamzi AbidRamzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - Centreman - Vincent LecavalierVincent LecavalierVincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:...
, Rimouski Océanic - Right winger - Mathieu Benoit, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Coach - Guy ChouinardGuy ChouinardGuy Camil "Gramps" Chouinard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970s and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues...
, Quebec Remparts
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Patrick CouturePatrick CouturePatrick Couture is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.Prior to turning professional, Couture played major junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Quebec Remparts - Left defence - Alexei TezikovAlexei TezikovAlexei Pavlovich Tezikov is a ice hockey defenceman.Originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Tezikov was dealt at the trade deadline of the 1998–99 NHL season to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Joé Juneau...
, Moncton Wildcats - Right defence - Jonathan GirardJonathan GirardJonathan Girard is a former Canadian ice hockey player, who played for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. His career was cut short by a car accident in 2003.-Career:...
, Laval Titan Collège Français - Left winger - Pierre DagenaisPierre DagenaisPierre Dagenais is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League.-Amateur:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - Centreman - Mike RibeiroMike RibeiroMichael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - Right winger - Sebastien Roger, Moncton Wildcats
- Coach - Claude JulienClaude Julien (ice hockey)Claude Julien is Canadian professional ice hockey head coach of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He previously served as the head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils...
, Hull Olympiques
Rookie team
- Goalkeeper - Jean-Marc PelletierJean-Marc PelletierJean-Marc Pelletier is an American-born, Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a Free Agent. He last played with the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga...
, Rimouski Océanic - Left defence - Alexei TezikovAlexei TezikovAlexei Pavlovich Tezikov is a ice hockey defenceman.Originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Tezikov was dealt at the trade deadline of the 1998–99 NHL season to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Joé Juneau...
, Moncton Wildcats - Right defence - Mathieu BironMathieu BironMathieu Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays Defence for the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Left winger - Brad RichardsBrad RichardsBradley Glenn Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Early career:Born and raised in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island...
, Rimouski Océanic - Centreman - Mike RibeiroMike RibeiroMichael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - Right winger - Michael RyderMichael RyderMichael Wayne Glen Ryder is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. He was born in St John's, Newfoundland.-Pre-NHL:...
, Hull Olympiques - Coach - Christian LarueChristian LaRueChristian La Rue is a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and before that of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Val d'Or Foreurs - 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... - 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, 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
- 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, Ramzi AbidRamzi AbidRamzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Ramzi AbidRamzi AbidRamzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Jean-Pierre DumontJean-Pierre DumontJean-Pierre "J. P." Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for SC Bern in the National League A.-Amateur career:Dumont played four seasons for Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, Val-d'Or Foreurs - Telus Cup – OffensiveTelus Cup – OffensiveThe 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, Pierre DagenaisPierre DagenaisPierre Dagenais is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League.-Amateur:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - Telus Cup – DefensiveTelus Cup – DefensiveThe 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, Mathieu GaronMathieu GaronMathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member...
, Victoriaville Tigres - AutoPro PlaqueAutoPro PlaqueThe 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, David Thibeault, Victoriaville Tigres - Philips PlaquePhilips PlaqueThe Philips Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best faceoff percentage in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1997–98, and discontinued in 2001–02.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Best faceoff percentage, Eric Demers, Victoriaville Tigres - 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, Mathieu GaronMathieu GaronMathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member...
, Victoriaville Tigres - 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, Derrick WalserDerrick WalserDerrick Walser is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A.-Career:...
, Rimouski Océanic - 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, Vincent LecavalierVincent LecavalierVincent Lecavalier is a Canadian professional hockey center and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .-Rimouski Océanic:...
, Rimouski Oceanic - RDS CupRDS CupThe RDS Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the overall Rookie of the Year. The Cup was known as the Molson Cup from 1991 to 1994, and the New Face Cup from 1994 to 1996, but is now sponsored by the French-language sports network Réseau des sports .-Winners:-External...
- Rookie of the Year, Mike RibeiroMike RibeiroMichael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - 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, Mike RibeiroMike RibeiroMichael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - 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, Alexei TezikovAlexei TezikovAlexei Pavlovich Tezikov is a ice hockey defenceman.Originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Tezikov was dealt at the trade deadline of the 1998–99 NHL season to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Joé Juneau...
, Moncton Wildcats - 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, Simon Laliberte, Moncton Wildcats - QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year - Humanitarian of the Year, David Thibeault, Victoriaville Tigres
- 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, Michel TremblayMichel TremblayMichel Tremblay, CQ is a Canadian novelist and playwright.Tremblay grew up in the Plateau Mont-Royal, a French-speaking neighbourhood of Montreal, at the time of his birth a neighbourhood with a working-class character and joual dialect, something that would heavily influence his work...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Paul Dumont TrophyPaul Dumont TrophyThe 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, Mike RibeiroMike RibeiroMichael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:...
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Executive
- Ron Lapointe TrophyRon Lapointe TrophyThe Ron Lapointe Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the "Coach of the Year." The award is named for Ron Lapointe.-Winners:...
- Coach of the Year, Guy ChouinardGuy ChouinardGuy Camil "Gramps" Chouinard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970s and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues...
, Quebec Remparts - John Horman TrophyJohn Horman TrophyThe 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, Lionel Brochu, Val D'Or Foreurs - St-Clair Group PlaqueJean Sawyer TrophyThe 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, Jeff RoseJeff RoseJeff Rose is a Canadian trade unionist and former public servant. He is national president emeritus of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, having served as national president of CUPE from 1983–1991, and was deputy minister of intergovernmental affairs for the government of Ontario from...
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See also
- 1998 Memorial Cup1998 Memorial CupThe 1998 Memorial Cup occurred May 9-17 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. Participating teams were the host Spokane Chiefs and the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Guelph Storm, Val-d'Or...
- 1998 NHL Entry Draft1998 NHL Entry DraftThe 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
- 1997–98 OHL season1997–98 OHL seasonThe 1997–98 OHL season was the 18th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Eighteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Storm won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Ottawa 67's. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors name is re-activated when they are awarded a franchise, they would play in the...
- 1997–98 WHL season