1975–76 QMJHL season
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The 1975–76 QMJHL season
was the seventh season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The league inaugurates the Emile Bouchard Trophy
to be awarded to the "Defenceman of the Year." 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
but were defeated by the Quebec Remparts
in the playoff finals. It was the fifth President's Cup
in seven years for Québec.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
West division 1st team
Player
Season (sports)
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was the seventh 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 league inaugurates the Emile Bouchard Trophy
Emile Bouchard Trophy
The 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....
to be awarded to the "Defenceman of the Year." 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....
but were defeated by 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...
in the playoff finals. It was the fifth 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....
in seven years for Québec.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 86 | 326 | 288 |
| 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 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 77 | 390 | 346 |
| 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 | 29 | 31 | 12 | 70 | 353 | 372 |
| 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 | 27 | 34 | 11 | 65 | 302 | 377 |
| Shawinigan Dynamos | 72 | 9 | 59 | 4 | 22 | 254 | 554 |
| 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 | 12 | 9 | 111 | 514 | 276 |
| 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 | 39 | 24 | 9 | 87 | 349 | 270 |
| Montreal Juniors Montreal Juniors The Montreal Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1975 to 1982. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:... |
72 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 79 | 328 | 289 |
| Hull Festivals | 72 | 30 | 35 | 7 | 67 | 312 | 318 |
| Laval National | 72 | 25 | 41 | 6 | 56 | 310 | 358 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dalpe | Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 73 | 67 | 93 | 160 | 30 |
| Sylvain Locas Sylvain Locas Sylvain Locas is a former professional ice hockey centre.Prior to turning professional Locas played four seasons in the QMJHL with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens and Sherbrooke Beavers... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 72 | 80 | 80 | 160 | 95 |
| Peter Marsh Peter Marsh (ice hockey) Peter William Marsh is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 230 games in the World Hockey Association and 278 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Winnipeg Jets, Cincinnati Stingers, and Chicago Black Hawks.- References :... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 70 | 75 | 81 | 156 | 103 |
| 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 | 64 | 79 | 57 | 136 | 25 |
| Glen Sharpley Glen Sharpley Glen Stuart Sharpley is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars and Chicago Black Hawks.- External links :... |
Hull Festivals | 69 | 60 | 74 | 134 | 99 |
| Fern LeBlanc Fern LeBlanc Fernand LeBlanc was a professional ice hockey player who played 34 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings.- References :... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 71 | 63 | 71 | 134 | 31 |
| Bobby Simpson Bobby Simpson (ice hockey) Robert Samuel Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 175 games in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He currently resides in Acworth, Georgia.-External links:... |
Sherbrooke Castors | 68 | 56 | 77 | 133 | 126 |
| 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 Juniors | 70 | 69 | 63 | 132 | 8 |
| Pierre Brassard Pierre Brassard Pierre Brassard is a Québécois actor, comedian, television personality and radio broadcaster. He is associated with CKOI-FM in Montreal and famous for his phone call hoaxes. He managed to arrange phone calls with Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II, pretending to be Canadian Prime Minister... |
Cornwall Royals | 72 | 68 | 62 | 130 | 93 |
| Richard David Richard David Richard David is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger. He played in the NHL and the WHA for the Quebec Nordiques.-External links:... |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs | 73 | 53 | 68 | 121 | 79 |
Playoffs
Denis Turcotte was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 26 points (9 goals, 17 assists).Quarterfinals
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Hull Festivals 4 games to 2.
- Cornwall Royals defeated Montreal Juniors 4 games to 2.
- Quebec Remparts defeated Sorel Éperviers 4 games to 1.
- Trois-Rivières Draveurs defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 1.
Semifinals
- Sherbrooke Castors defeated Trois-Rivières Draveurs 4 games to 1.
- Quebec Remparts defeated Cornwall Royals 4 games to 0.
Finals
- Quebec Remparts defeated Sherbrooke Castors 4 games to 2.
All-star teams
East division 1st team- Goalkeeper - Maurice Barrette, Quebec Remparts
- Left defence - Jean GagnonJean GagnonJean Gagnon is a Canadian-born former ice hockey player who played 20 seasons of professional hockey, including 6 seasons with HC Fribourg-Gottéron in the Swiss National League A.-Awards and honours:-External links:...
, Quebec Remparts - Right defence - Daniel Poulin, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Left winger - Richard DavidRichard DavidRichard David is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger. He played in the NHL and the WHA for the Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Centreman - Sylvain LocasSylvain LocasSylvain Locas is a former professional ice hockey centre.Prior to turning professional Locas played four seasons in the QMJHL with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens and Sherbrooke Beavers...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - Right winger - Lucien DeBloisLucien DeBloisLucien DeBlois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing / centre.-Career:DeBlois was selected in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers in the first round, eighth overall. He was chosen over Mike Bossy by Rangers' GM John Ferguson, Sr...
, Sorel Éperviers - Coach - Ron Racette, Quebec Remparts
West division 1st team
- Goalkeeper - Richard SevignyRichard SevignyRichard Sevigny was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Sherbrooke Castors - 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 Juniors - Right defence - Rick Garcia, Hull Festivals
- Left winger - Normand Dupont, Montreal Juniors
- Centreman - Glen SharpleyGlen SharpleyGlen Stuart Sharpley is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars and Chicago Black Hawks.- External links :...
, Hull Festivals - 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 & Peter MarshPeter Marsh (ice hockey)Peter William Marsh is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 230 games in the World Hockey Association and 278 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Winnipeg Jets, Cincinnati Stingers, and Chicago Black Hawks.- References :...
, Sherbrooke Castors - 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 - 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, 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... - 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, Peter MarshPeter Marsh (ice hockey)Peter William Marsh is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 230 games in the World Hockey Association and 278 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Winnipeg Jets, Cincinnati Stingers, and Chicago Black Hawks.- References :...
, Sherbrooke Castors - 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, Sylvain LocasSylvain LocasSylvain Locas is a former professional ice hockey centre.Prior to turning professional Locas played four seasons in the QMJHL with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens and Sherbrooke Beavers...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens & Richard Dalpe, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - 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, Tim BernhardtTim BernhardtTimothy John Bernhardt is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 67 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames....
, Cornwall Royals - 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, Jean GagnonJean GagnonJean Gagnon is a Canadian-born former ice hockey player who played 20 seasons of professional hockey, including 6 seasons with HC Fribourg-Gottéron in the Swiss National League A.-Awards and honours:-External links:...
, Quebec Remparts - 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, Jean-Marc Bonamie, Shawinigan Dynamos - 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, Normand Dupont, Montreal Juniors
See also
- 1976 Memorial Cup1976 Memorial CupThe 1976 Memorial Cup occurred May 9-May 16 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Hamilton Fincups, Quebec Remparts and New Westminster...
- 1976 NHL Entry Draft
- 1975–76 OMJHL season
- 1975–76 WCHL season