Québec Remparts
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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
. The teams played home games at the Colisée Pepsi
, although the new edition of the Remparts played for two seasons at PEPS
on the campus of the Université Laval
between 1997 and 1999. The Remparts have developed NHL players Simon Gagne
, Kevin Lowe
, Mike Ribeiro
, Antoine Vermette
, Marc-Edouard Vlasic
and Hall of Famers
Michel Goulet
and Guy Lafleur
.
team The Remparts were finalists for the George Richardson Memorial Trophy
in 1969–70, and eastern Canadian champions in 1970–71. It was this team, which featured future Hockey Hall of Fame
r Guy Lafleur
, that won a Memorial Cup
championship in 1971. The team also won the President's Cup
five times. This edition of the Remparts is known to have the most American
-born players on the roster every season.
After the 1984–85 season, the team went into dormancy for three seasons then were resurrected. After returning to play sponsored by "Le Collège Français," the team moved to Longueuil
to become the Longueuil Collège Français
. The team played for three seasons, then in 1991 they moved to Verdun to become the Verdun Collège Français
. The franchise ceased operations in 1994.
, again based in the Quebec City metropolitan area, before moving to Quebec City proper in 1997. They are considered one of the most popular Canadian Hockey League
teams, as they regularly draw over 11,000 spectators per game. Similar to the NFL's Cleveland Browns
, the team claims the history and records of the original Remparts.
On May 28, 2006, the Remparts won the Memorial Cup
, beating the Moncton Wildcats
6-2 in the finals
. Patrick Roy
became the seventh coach to win the Cup in his rookie year behind the bench, and the first to do so since Claude Julien
of the Hull Olympiques in 1997. It was also the first time in Memorial Cup history that the finals involved two teams from the QMJHL. Quebec also won the Cup without winning a league championship and without hosting the event, another first in Memorial Cup history. The 2006 Remparts are known for a high number of players from the New England
region, as six New England natives were on the roster.
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...
franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in 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 first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , 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...
, 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 teams played home games at the Colisée Pepsi
Colisée Pepsi
Colisée Pepsi , formerly the Colisée de Québec , is a multi-purpose arena in Quebec City, Quebec.It was the home of the WHA and NHL Quebec Nordiques from 1972–1995, and is currently the home of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, although the new edition of the Remparts played for two seasons at PEPS
PEPS
The ' , usually called PEPS for short, is a sports complex located in Quebec City, Quebec, on the campus of the Université Laval...
on the campus of the Université Laval
Université Laval
Laval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French...
between 1997 and 1999. The Remparts have developed NHL players Simon Gagne
Simon Gagné
Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior...
, Kevin Lowe
Kevin Lowe
Kevin Hugh Lowe is a retired defenceman and coach in the National Hockey League and the current President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers. As a defenceman, he played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers....
, 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:...
, Antoine Vermette
Antoine Vermette
Antoine Vermette is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-QMJHL:...
, Marc-Edouard Vlasic
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
Marc-Édouard Vlasic is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . The Sharks drafted him 35th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, using a pick exchanged for goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff...
and Hall of Famers
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
Michel Goulet
Michel Goulet
This page is about the ice hockey player. For the sculptor, please see Michel Goulet .Michel Goulet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Birmingham Bulls in the World Hockey Association and the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League...
and Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
.
Original Remparts
The original Québec Remparts team was founded in 1969 by a group of investors who purchased the assets of the junior Quebec AcesQuebec Aces
The Quebec Aces, also known in French as Les As de Québec, were an amateur and later a professional men's ice hockey team from Quebec City, Quebec. The Aces were founded in 1928, and played until 1971. The team played home games at the Quebec Coliseum from 1930 to 1971.The Aces were Allan Cup...
team The Remparts were finalists for the George Richardson Memorial Trophy
George Richardson Memorial Trophy
The George T. Richardson Memorial Trophy was presented annually from 1932 until 1972 by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to the Eastern Canadian Junior "A" Champions. The trophy is named in honour of George T. Richardson, an Allan Cup winner with Queen’s University in 1909...
in 1969–70, and eastern Canadian champions in 1970–71. It was this team, which featured future Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
r Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
, that won a 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...
championship in 1971. The team also 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....
five times. This edition of the Remparts is known to have the most American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-born players on the roster every season.
After the 1984–85 season, the team went into dormancy for three seasons then were resurrected. After returning to play sponsored by "Le Collège Français," the team moved to Longueuil
Longueuil, Quebec
Longueuil is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Montérégie administrative region and sits on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River directly across from Montreal. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census totaled 229,330, making it the third largest city in...
to become the Longueuil Collège Français
Verdun 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...
. The team played for three seasons, then in 1991 they moved to Verdun to become the Verdun Collège Français
Verdun 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...
. The franchise ceased operations in 1994.
Revived Remparts
The current Remparts franchise was granted for the 1990–91 season and was known as the Beauport HarfangsBeauport 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...
, again based in the Quebec City metropolitan area, before moving to Quebec City proper in 1997. They are considered one of the most popular Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
teams, as they regularly draw over 11,000 spectators per game. Similar to the NFL's Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, the team claims the history and records of the original Remparts.
On May 28, 2006, the Remparts won 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...
, beating the 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....
6-2 in the finals
2006 Memorial Cup
The 2006 MasterCard Memorial Cup was held in Moncton, New Brunswick from May 19–28. The host team Moncton Wildcats were the only team guaranteed a spot in the tournament...
. Patrick Roy
Patrick Roy
Patrick Edward Armand Roy is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Nicknamed "Saint Patrick," Roy split his professional career between the Montreal Canadiens, whom he played with for 10 years, and the Colorado Avalanche, whom he played with for 8 years, both of the National Hockey League...
became the seventh coach to win the Cup in his rookie year behind the bench, and the first to do so since Claude Julien
Claude 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...
of the Hull Olympiques in 1997. It was also the first time in Memorial Cup history that the finals involved two teams from the QMJHL. Quebec also won the Cup without winning a league championship and without hosting the event, another first in Memorial Cup history. The 2006 Remparts are known for a high number of players from the New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
region, as six New England natives were on the roster.
Original Remparts
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Jean-Marc Lanthier Jean-Marc Lanthier is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Vancouver Canucks during the mid-1980s.... Kevin Lowe Kevin Hugh Lowe is a retired defenceman and coach in the National Hockey League and the current President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers. As a defenceman, he played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Rangers.... Gilles Lupien Gilles Lupien is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Lupien started his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1977. He would also play with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hartford Whalers. He would win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1978 and 1979... Mario Marois Mario Marois is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Marois started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1978. He also played for the Vancouver Canucks, Quebec Nordiques, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets. He left the NHL after the 1992 season... Pat Mayer Pat Mayer is a former professional ice hockey player.-Career:Defenceman Pat Mayer played one game for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1987–88... Rich Nantais Richard Francois Nantais is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.- Career statistics :-External links:... Paul Pageau Paul Pageau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Los Angeles Kings during the 1980–81 NHL season. In that game, he gave up eight goals, the most of any goalie who played only one game.-References:... Dave Pichette Dave Pichette is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 322 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Quebec Nordiques, St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers.- Career statistics :... Jacques Richard Jacques A. G. Richard was a professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Quebec Nordiques. After an impressive junior career, Richard was considered a potential NHL superstar, but failed to live up to the promise. Trouble... |
Mario Roberge Mario Roberge is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Roberge started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1991. He would play his entire career with Montreal and leave after the 1995 season. He would win one Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993... Serge Roberge Serge Roberge was a professional ice hockey player who played nine games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Quebec Nordiques.- References :... Normand Rochefort Normand Rochefort is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Drafted in 1980 by the Quebec Nordiques, Rochefort played eight seasons for the Nordiques before being traded to the New York Rangers. He finished out his NHL career with a short stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1993... Roberto Romano Roberto Romano is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Romano started his National Hockey League career with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1982. He would also play for the Boston Bruins... Andre Savard André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:... Jean Savard Jean Savard is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.- Career statistics :-External links:... Martin Simard Martin Simard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 44 National Hockey League games for the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning. An un-drafted player, Simard turned pro in 1987 by signing with the Flames... Gaston Therrien Gaston Therrien is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques. He works for RDS-External links:... Vincent Tremblay Vincent Tremblay is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 58 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs.- References :... |
- Michel Goulet and Guy Lafleur are the former Remparts in the Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of FameThe Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
.
Remparts alumni
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Simon Gagné Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior... Martin Grenier Martin Grenier is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently a member of the Saguenay Marquis. Grenier resumed his career in June 2011 after taking a year off from professional hockey... Josh Hennessy Joshua Hennessy is an American professional ice hockey player. Hennessy is currently a member of the Boston Bruins organization. Hennessy most recently played for HC Lugano in 2010/11 and previously for the Ottawa Senators organization.... |
Juraj Kolnik Juraj Kolník is a Slovak professional ice hockey player, currently a free agent. He has played in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers and also played with the Slovak national ice hockey team in the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.-Career... Kristian Kudroc Kristián Kudroč is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Porin Ässät in the Finnish SM-liiga.-Playing career:... Guillaume Lefebvre Guillaume Lefebvre is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... Maxime Ouellet Maxime Ouellet is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Ouellet was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round, 22nd overall at the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He later was traded with a first, second, and third round draft choice in 2002 NHL Entry Draft to the... Alexander Radulov Alexander Valerievich Radulov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League . Radulov is the KHL's all-time assist leader with 125 career assists... |
Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 109 | 1970–71 1970–71 QMJHL season The 1970–71 QMJHL season was the second season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The league dissolves East and West Divisions. The Frank J... |
| Most wins | 54 | 1970–71 |
| Most goals for | 531 | 1973–74 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... |
| Least goals for | 192 | 1981–82 1981–82 QMJHL season The 1981–82 QMJHL season was the 13th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The defending Memorial Cup and league champions, the Cornwall Royals leave the QMJHL in the offseason, transferring to the Ontario Hockey League.... |
| Least goals against | 204 | 1997–98 1997–98 QMJHL season 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... |
| Most goals against | 396 | 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 | Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey... |
130 | 1970–71 |
| Most assists | Rich Nantais Rich Nantais Richard Francois Nantais is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.- Career statistics :-External links:... |
130 | 1973–74 |
| Most points | Real Cloutier Real Cloutier Réal "Buddy" Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey winger. Cloutier spent his most prolific years in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques... |
216 | 1973–74 |
| Most points, rookie | Daniel Rioux | 119 | 1979–80 1979–80 QMJHL season The 1979–80 QMJHL season was the 11th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule. The Sherbrooke Castors finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy. The Cornwall Royals, led by rookie Dale... |
| Most points, defenseman | Gaston Therrien Gaston Therrien Gaston Therrien is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques. He works for RDS-External links:... |
125 | 1979–80 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Patrick Couture Patrick Couture Patrick 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... |
1.85 | 1997–98 |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
Retired numbers
- 4 Guy LafleurGuy LafleurGuy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...
- 12 Simon GagneSimon GagnéSimon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior...
- 22 Alexander RadulovAlexander RadulovAlexander Valerievich Radulov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League . Radulov is the KHL's all-time assist leader with 125 career assists...