Verdun Maple Leafs (hockey)

The Verdun Maple Leafs was the name of three ice hockey

Ice hockey

Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...

 clubs that existed in Verdun, Quebec, including a senior hockey team, and two junior teams

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...

. The Maple Leafs played home games at the Verdun Auditorium

Verdun Auditorium

The Verdun Auditorium is the main arena in the Montreal borough of Verdun, Quebec, Canada. The building was constructed in 1938 and holds 4,114. The largest arena in the west end of Montreal, the complex also is home to Arena Denis Savard, a small minor-hockey rink, attached to its side...

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History

The first club was a senior hockey team established in the early 1920s. They played in the Montreal City Hockey League until 1937, then switched to the Quebec Senior Hockey League. The team folded after 1942 at the onset of World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. This senior team coexisted with its farm club, a junior team from 1933 to 1950, also known as the Maple Leafs. Verdun were finalists for the Eastern Canadian Championship and 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 1939 and 1940, but lost both times to the Oshawa Generals

Oshawa Generals

The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League...

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The Verdun Maple Leafs were revived again in 1963 playing in the Montreal Metropolitan Junior Hockey League. The team switched to the Quebec Junior Hockey League in 1965. Verdun challenged against for the Eastern Canadian Championship in 1968, but were defeated bt the Niagara Falls Flyers

Niagara Falls Flyers

----The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982....

. The following season, Verdun was promoted to 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...

, where it played from 1969 to 1972. Serge Martel won the Michel Bergeron Trophy

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...

 as the league's rookie of the year, playing for Verdun in 1969–70.

NHL alumni

List of alumni from the Verdun Maple Leafs who also played in the National Hockey League

National Hockey League

The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...

. Two Hockey Hall of Fame

Hockey Hall of Fame

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 members played for the Maple Leafs. Émile Bouchard

Emile Bouchard

Émile Joseph "Butch" Bouchard, CM, CQ is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played defence with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1941 to 1956. He is member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, won four Stanley Cups, was captain of the Canadiens for eight years and was voted...

 and Maurice Richard

Maurice Richard

Joseph Henri Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, Sr., was a French-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960. The "Rocket" was the most prolific goal-scorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50...

 were teammates during the 1939–40 season.

Senior Verdun Maple Leafs (1924–1942)

Paul Bibeault Paul Bibeault Paul-Emile "Babe" Bibeault was an ice hockey goaltender.Bibeault started his National Hockey League career in 1940 with the Montreal Canadiens. He would also play for the Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. He was a member of the NHL All-Star Team in 1944.-External links:*... Rene Boileau René Boileau (ice hockey) René Boileau was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League for the New York Americans and five seasons in various minor-professional leagues... Conrad Bourcier Conrad Bourcier Conrad Bourcier was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.- Playing career :... Jean Bourcier Jean Bourcier Jean-Louis Bourcier was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.- Playing career :Bourcier played for the Pittsburgh Shamrocks of the International Hockey League followed by the Montreal Canadiens during the 1935–36 NHL season... Claude Bourque Claude Bourque Claude Hennessey Bourque was a professional ice hockey player who played 62 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Oxford, Nova Scotia, he played with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings.- References :... George Brown George Brown (ice hockey) George Allan Brown was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.-Playing career:...

Maurice Croghan Maurice Croghan Maurice "Moe" Croghan was a professional ice hockey player who played 16 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he played with the Montreal Maroons.-Regular season and playoffs:... Hank Damore Connie Dion Connie Dion Conrad Dion is a professional hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.While playing for the Buffalo Bisons in 1949-50, Dion won the AHL's Harry Holmes Memorial Award, given to goaltenders with the lowest goals-against average... Frank Eddolls Frank Eddolls Frank Herbert Eddolls was a defenceman in the National Hockey League who played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, and coached the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954–55... Bob Fillion Bob Fillion Robert Louis Fillion is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 7 years for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL. He won 2 Stanley Cups in his Career with Montreal in 1944 and 1946... Ernie Laforce Ernie Laforce Ernest Laforce was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in one National Hockey League game for the Montreal Canadiens.-Juniors:Laforce played for the Verdun Maple Leafs and the Montreal St...

Albert "Battleship" Leduc Fern Majeau Fern Majeau Fernand Majeau was a professional ice hockey player who played 56 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Montreal Canadiens. He won the Stanley Cup in 1944 with Montreal.... Bill Meronek Rollie Paulhus Les Ramsay Les Ramsay Leslie Arthur Ramsay was a professional ice hockey player who played eleven games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks. He was born in Verdun, Quebec.- References :... Mel Read Melvin Read Melvin Dean "Mel, Pee Wee" Read was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in six National Hockey League games for the New York Rangers during the 1946–47 NHL season.-External links:...

Maurice Richard Maurice Richard Joseph Henri Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, Sr., was a French-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960. The "Rocket" was the most prolific goal-scorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50... Alex Smart Alex Smart Alexander Smart was a Canadian ice hockey forward. He played one season for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League and spent the majority of his career in the Quebec Senior Hockey League.-Playing career:... Bill Summerhill Bill Summerhill William Arthur Summerhill was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 72 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and Brooklyn Americans. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.... Moe White Moe White Leonard Arthur "Moe" White was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 4 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Verdun, Quebec.-External links:... Don Willson Don Willson Donald Arthur Willson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 22 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Chatham, Ontario. Since the March 2010 death of Louis Holmes, he has been the second-oldest living former NHL player, behind Al...

Junior Verdun Maple Leafs (1934–1950)

Jim Bartlett Jim Bartlett James Baker Bartlett is a Canadian former ice hockey left winger, principally for the New York Rangers.- Playing career :... Paul Bibeault Paul Bibeault Paul-Emile "Babe" Bibeault was an ice hockey goaltender.Bibeault started his National Hockey League career in 1940 with the Montreal Canadiens. He would also play for the Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. He was a member of the NHL All-Star Team in 1944.-External links:*... Émile Bouchard Emile Bouchard Émile Joseph "Butch" Bouchard, CM, CQ is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played defence with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1941 to 1956. He is member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, won four Stanley Cups, was captain of the Canadiens for eight years and was voted... Conrad Bourcier Conrad Bourcier Conrad Bourcier was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.- Playing career :... Maurice Croghan Maurice Croghan Maurice "Moe" Croghan was a professional ice hockey player who played 16 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he played with the Montreal Maroons.-Regular season and playoffs:... Connie Dion Connie Dion Conrad Dion is a professional hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.While playing for the Buffalo Bisons in 1949-50, Dion won the AHL's Harry Holmes Memorial Award, given to goaltenders with the lowest goals-against average...

Frank Eddolls Frank Eddolls Frank Herbert Eddolls was a defenceman in the National Hockey League who played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, and coached the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954–55... Eddie Emberg Eddie Emberg Edwin Angus Emberg was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 2 playoff games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and scored 1 goal. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.-External links:*... Bob Fillion Bob Fillion Robert Louis Fillion is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 7 years for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL. He won 2 Stanley Cups in his Career with Montreal in 1944 and 1946... Jean-Paul Gladu Jean-Paul Gladu Jean-Paul Gladu is a former professional ice hockey player who played 40 games in the National Hockey League. Born in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, he played with the Boston Bruins.- References :... Fern Majeau Fern Majeau Fernand Majeau was a professional ice hockey player who played 56 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Montreal Canadiens. He won the Stanley Cup in 1944 with Montreal....

Jim Morrison Marcel Pelletier Marcel Pelletier (ice hockey) Marcel Gerard Pelletier was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played eight games in the National Hockey League: six with the Chicago Black Hawks and two with the New York Rangers. He spent the majority of his career with the Victoria Cougars of the Western Hockey League.-External... Jimmy Peters Les Ramsay Les Ramsay Leslie Arthur Ramsay was a professional ice hockey player who played eleven games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks. He was born in Verdun, Quebec.- References :... Mel Read Melvin Read Melvin Dean "Mel, Pee Wee" Read was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in six National Hockey League games for the New York Rangers during the 1946–47 NHL season.-External links:...

Maurice Richard Maurice Richard Joseph Henri Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, Sr., was a French-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960. The "Rocket" was the most prolific goal-scorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50... Roly Rossignol Roland Rousseau Moe White Moe White Leonard Arthur "Moe" White was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 4 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Verdun, Quebec.-External links:... Larry Zeidel Larry Zeidel Lazarus "Larry, Rock" Zeidel is a Jewish retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, most notably for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, with which he played nine seasons.-Biography:...

Verdun Maple Leafs (1963–1972)

Bob Berry Richard Brodeur Richard Brodeur Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:... Guy Charron Guy Charron Guy Joseph Jean Charron is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the NHL from 1969 – 1981... Rey Comeau Rey Comeau Raynald Xavier Comeau is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 564 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, and Colorado Rockies.- External links :...

Jude Drouin Jude Drouin Jude Drouin is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Drafted in the third round of the 1966 NHL Amateur Draft, 17th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens, Drouin played for their junior team, the Montreal Junior Canadiens of the Quebec Major Junior League, in the 1966 season, playing... Andre Dupont Andre Dupont André "Moose" Dupont is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers and Quebec Nordiques... Peter Folco Peter Folco Peter Folco was a professional ice hockey player who played for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL and the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls of the WHA.-Career statistics:-External links:...

Richard Grenier Richard Grenier (ice hockey) Richard Grenier was a professional ice hockey player who played 10 games in the National Hockey League and 34 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Quebec Nordiques and New York Islanders.... Pierre Hamel Pierre Hamel Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Hamel is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played 62 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets.-External links:*... Guy Lapointe Guy Lapointe Guy Gerard "Pointu" Lapointe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League...

Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... Jake Rathwell Jake Rathwell John Donald "Jake" Rathwell is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the Boston Bruins during the 1974–75 NHL season.-External links:... Bob Sauve Bob Sauve Robert F. Sauvé is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, and currently a player agent.-Playing career:...

Season-by-season results

Season-by-season results for the Verdun Maple Leafs of the Quebec Junior Hockey League.

Season Season (sports) In 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...	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Pct %	Goals for	Goals against	Standing
1969–70 1969–70 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...	56	20	35	1	41	0.366	218	300	4th West
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...	62	27	33	2	56	0.452	252	306	5th QMJHL
1971–72 1971–72 QMJHL season The 1971–72 QMJHL season was the third season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The Cornwall Royals finished first place in the regular season, and won the President's Cup, defeating the Quebec Remparts in the finals...	61	20	40	1	41	0.336	252	366	8th QMJHL

External links

• List of Verdun Maple Leafs alumni