Drummondville Voltigeurs
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The Drummondville Voltigeurs ("Infantrymen") 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
. They have won the league's President's Cup
only once, in 2009.
, called the Drummondville Rangers
. However, the team folded at the end of the 1973–74 season
. In 1982
the city was granted an expansion franchise, along with the Longueuil Chevaliers
. The team was named for a Quebec-based regiment
that fought in the War of 1812
, the Canadian Voltigeurs
. There is no literal translation of the name "Voltigeurs" from French into English, but "Infantrymen" or "Musketeers" captures the essence of it. The Voltigeurs have not enjoyed a tremendous amount of success on the ice in their history, and have only won the President's Cup
and Jean Rougeau Trophy
once respectively, both in 2009
.
The Voltigeurs have participated in the Memorial Cup
tournament three times. In 1988
and 1991
, they participated as the league runner-up and in 2009
as the league champions. In 1988 they finished last in the round-robin, but in 1991 the team made it to the Cup final, where they lost to the Spokane Chiefs
. In the 2009 Memorial Cup tournament, the Voltigeurs finished second in the round robin, but lost to the Windsor Spitfires
in the semi-finals.
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...
team 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 franchise was originally granted for the 1982–83 season, and are based out of Drummondville, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. The team plays its home games at the Centre Marcel Dionne
Centre Marcel Dionne
The Centre Marcel Dionne is a 4,000 capacity multi-purpose arena in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. It is home to the Drummondville Voltigeurs Ice hockey team. It is named in honour of Marcel Dionne. It was built in 1963 and was originally called the Centre Civique....
. They have won the league's 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....
only once, in 2009.
History
Drummondville had a QMJHL team at the foundation of the league in 19691969–70 QMJHL season
The 1969–70 QMJHL season was the first season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Eleven teams formed the new league, ten from Quebec and one from Ontario...
, called the Drummondville Rangers
Drummondville Rangers
The Drummondville Rangers were a junior ice hockey team that played in Drummondville, Quebec. They originally played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, but became a founding member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. They were originally affiliated with the New York Rangers. They...
. However, the team folded at the end of the 1973–74 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...
. In 1982
1982–83 QMJHL season
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...
the city was granted an expansion franchise, along with 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...
. The team was named for a Quebec-based regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
that fought in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
, the Canadian Voltigeurs
Canadian Voltigeurs
The Canadian Voltigeurs were a light infantry unit, raised in Lower Canada in 1812, that fought in the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States.-Formation:...
. There is no literal translation of the name "Voltigeurs" from French into English, but "Infantrymen" or "Musketeers" captures the essence of it. The Voltigeurs have not enjoyed a tremendous amount of success on the ice in their history, and have only 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....
and 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....
once respectively, both in 2009
2008–09 QMJHL season
The 2008–09 QMJHL season was the 40th season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The regular season began on September 11, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team QMJHL versus the Russian Selects, took place on November 17 and 19, 2008....
.
The Voltigeurs have participated in the Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
tournament three times. In 1988
1988 Memorial Cup
The 1988 Memorial Cup occurred May 7-May 14 at the Centre Georges-Vézina in Chicoutimi, Quebec. Participating teams were the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion Hull Olympiques, the QMJHL runner-up, the Drummondville Voltigeurs, as well as the winners of the Western Hockey League and...
and 1991
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...
, they participated as the league runner-up and in 2009
2009 Memorial Cup
The 2009 Memorial Cup was a four-team round-robin format ice hockey tournament played during May 2009 in Rimouski, Quebec to determine the junior ice hockey championship of the Canadian Hockey League. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced on April 3, 2008, that the Rimouski Océanic were...
as the league champions. In 1988 they finished last in the round-robin, but in 1991 the team made it to the Cup final, where they lost to the Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...
. In the 2009 Memorial Cup tournament, the Voltigeurs finished second in the round robin, but lost to the Windsor Spitfires
Windsor Spitfires
The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The...
in the semi-finals.
Championships
Memorial Cup Memorial Cup The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
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....
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....
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Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 112 | 2008–09 2008–09 QMJHL season The 2008–09 QMJHL season was the 40th season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The regular season began on September 11, 2008, and ended on March 15, 2009. The 2008 ADT Canada Russia Challenge series, featuring Team QMJHL versus the Russian Selects, took place on November 17 and 19, 2008.... |
| Most wins | 54 | 2008–09 |
| Most goals for | 379 | 1984–85 1984–85 QMJHL season The 1984–85 QMJHL season was the 16th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league experimented for season, awarding one point for an overtime loss. Points for an overtime loss would not be awarded again until the 1999–2000 QMJHL season... |
| Least goals for | 176 | 2002–03 |
| Most goals against | 491 | 1982–83 1982–83 QMJHL season 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... |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Rene Corbet René 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... |
79 | 1992–93 1992–93 QMJHL season The 1992–93 QMJHL season was the 24th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league inaugurates the Ron Lapointe Trophy, for the "Coach of the Year," and the QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year award. Twelve teams played 70 games each in the schedule. The Sherbrooke Faucons... |
| Most assists | Ian Laperriere Ian Laperriere Ian Laperrière is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since the season because of post-concussion syndrome.... and Daniel Briere Daniel Brière Daniel "Danny" Brière is a French Canadian professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . He has previously played with the Phoenix Coyotes and Buffalo Sabres... |
96 | 1992–93; 1995–96 1995–96 QMJHL season The 1995–96 QMJHL season was the 27th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league continued to expand eastward, adding an expansion team in Moncton, New Brunswick, and the Saint-Jean Lynx relocated to the eastern Quebec city of Rimouski in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region... |
| Most points | Daniel Briere | 163 | 1995–96 |
| Most points, rookie | Daniel Briere | 123 | 1994–95 1994–95 QMJHL season The 1994–95 QMJHL season was the 26th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The QMJHL unveils an updated logo one season after its special 25th anniversary logo, using a stylized ice skate and the letters of the league's French acronym... |
| Most points, defenseman | Steve Duchesne Steve Duchesne Steve Duchesne is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL with several teams from 1986 until 2002... |
81 | 1984–85 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Sylvain Michaud | 2.71 | 2004–05 |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
NHL alumni
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External links
- Official Site
- QMJHL Arena Guide profile