1974–75 QMJHL season
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The 1974–75 QMJHL season
was the sixth 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 to capture the Jean Rougeau Trophy
, and won the President's Cup
, defeating the Laval National in the finals.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
Player
Season (sports)
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was the sixth 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...
. Ten teams played 72 games each in the schedule. The Sherbrooke Castors
Sherbrooke Castors
The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:...
finished first overall in the regular season to capture the 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....
, and 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....
, defeating the Laval National in the finals.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against| East Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières Draveurs 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... |
72 | 34 | 25 | 13 | 81 | 322 | 294 |
| 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... |
72 | 38 | 30 | 4 | 80 | 319 | 288 |
| 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:... |
72 | 24 | 42 | 6 | 54 | 315 | 420 |
| Sorel Éperviers Sorel Éperviers The Sorel Éperviers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981. The team was one of the founding members of the QMJHL. They mostly played at the Colisée Cardin in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, but also spent a few seasons at the Verdun Auditorium in the... |
72 | 20 | 43 | 9 | 49 | 297 | 388 |
| Shawinigan Dynamos | 72 | 16 | 45 | 11 | 43 | 324 | 462 |
| West Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... |
72 | 51 | 14 | 7 | 109 | 443 | 269 |
| Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge The Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1972 to 1975. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:... |
72 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 87 | 462 | 338 |
| Cornwall Royals Cornwall Royals The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the... |
72 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 84 | 322 | 296 |
| Hull Festivals | 72 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 74 | 386 | 369 |
| Laval National | 72 | 26 | 39 | 7 | 59 | 335 | 401 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norm Dupont Norm Dupont Normand Dupont is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Dupont started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1979. He also played for the Winnipeg Jets and Hartford Whalers. He left the NHL after the 1984 season. He played 8 seasons in the Swiss National League A before... |
Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge | 72 | 84 | 74 | 158 | 13 |
| Jean-Luc Phaneuf | Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge | 71 | 51 | 100 | 151 | 13 |
| Jim Montgomery Jim Montgomery (ice hockey) Jim Montgomery is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the St... |
Hull Festivals | 66 | 61 | 89 | 150 | 99 |
| Mike Bossy Mike Bossy Michael Dean Bossy is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders for his entire career and was part of their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s... |
Laval National | 67 | 84 | 65 | 149 | 42 |
| Jean Trottier | Laval National | 72 | 48 | 99 | 147 | 41 |
| Claude Larose | Sherbrooke Castors | 74 | 69 | 76 | 145 | 12 |
| Jean Thibodeau | Shawinigan Dynamos | 72 | 49 | 92 | 141 | 41 |
| Danny Lecours | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 72 | 62 | 75 | 137 | 39 |
| Daniel Beaulieu | Quebec Remparts | 72 | 49 | 77 | 126 | 31 |
| Michel Brisebois | Sherbrooke Castors | 71 | 51 | 75 | 126 | 73 |
| Pierre Mondou Pierre Mondou Pierre Mondou is a former Canadian ice hockey forward.Mondou played in the National Hockey League from 1977 to 1985. During this time, he played for the Montreal Canadiens his entire career. He would win two Stanley Cups while with the Habs in 1978 and 1979. His career ended when he was hit in... |
Sorel / Montreal | 68 | 56 | 70 | 126 | 36 |
Playoffs
Mike Bossy was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 38 points (18 goals, 20 assists).Quarterfinals
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Hull Festivals 4 games to 0.
- Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge defeated Cornwall Royals 4 games to 0.
- Laval National defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 4 games to 2.
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated Quebec Remparts 4 games to 2.
Semifinals
- Laval National defeated Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge 4 games to 1.
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 0.
Finals
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Laval National 4 games to 1.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Mario ViensMario ViensMario Viens is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Cornwall Royals during the 1974–75 QMJHL season.-External links:...
, Cornwall Royals - Left defence - Richard MulhernRichard MulhernRichard Sidney Mulhern is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Before playing in the NHL, he played for the Sherbrooke Castors...
, Sherbrooke Castors - Right defence - Francois Vachon, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
- Left winger - Normand Dupont, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge
- Centreman - Jean-Luc Phaneuf, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge
- Right winger - Mike BossyMike BossyMichael Dean Bossy is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders for his entire career and was part of their four-year reign as Stanley Cup champions in the early 1980s...
, Laval National - Coach - Orval TessierOrval TessierOrval Roy Tessier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre and coach who played three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. Tessier played only 59 regular season games in the NHL...
, Cornwall Royals
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Normand LapointeNormand LapointeNormand Lapointe was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was an insurance agent by career....
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Left defence - Robert PicardRobert PicardRobert Rene Joseph Picard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Career:Robert Picard established himself as a highly regarded defensive prospect with the Montreal Juniors and Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge from 1973 to 1977...
, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge - Right defence - Donald Lemieux, Quebec Remparts
- Left winger - Claude Larose, Drummondville Rangers
- Centreman - Sidney Versey, Sherbrooke Castors
- Right winger - Pierre MondouPierre MondouPierre Mondou is a former Canadian ice hockey forward.Mondou played in the National Hockey League from 1977 to 1985. During this time, he played for the Montreal Canadiens his entire career. He would win two Stanley Cups while with the Habs in 1978 and 1979. His career ended when he was hit in...
, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge - Coach - Ghislain Delage, Sherbrooke Castors
- 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, Sherbrooke CastorsSherbrooke CastorsThe Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... - 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, Sherbrooke CastorsSherbrooke CastorsThe Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:...
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, Mario ViensMario ViensMario Viens is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Cornwall Royals during the 1974–75 QMJHL season.-External links:...
, Cornwall Royals - 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, Normand Dupont, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge - 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, Nick SanzaNick Sanza-Playing career:Sanza played major junior in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for three seasons with the Montreal Red White and Blue and Sherbrooke Beavers. He set a league record for most shutouts in a single season with seven in 1974–75...
, Sherbrooke Castors - 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...
- Rookie of the Year, Denis Pomerleau, Hull Festivals - 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, Jean-Luc Phaneuf, Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge
See also
- 1975 Memorial Cup1975 Memorial CupThe 1975 Memorial Cup occurred May 3–11 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex in Kitchener, Ontario. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Toronto Marlboros, Sherbrooke...
- 1975 NHL Entry Draft
- 1974–75 OMJHL season
- 1974–75 WCHL season