1983–84 QMJHL season
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The 1983–84 QMJHL season
was the 15th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. Eleven teams played 70 games each in the regular season.
Mario Lemieux
of the Laval Voisins scores 133 goals, and has 149 assists, setting the all-time Canadian Hockey League
record of 282 points, and 133 goals in a regular season. His total of 149 assists ranks second only to Pierre Larouche
's total of 157 from the 1973–74 QMJHL season
. Lemieux also won four QMHL trophies at the season's end, as well as the CHL Player of the Year
award.
The Laval Voisins repeated as first overall in the regular season, winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy
, and won their first President's Cup
, defeating the Longueuil Chevaliers
in the finals.
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 52 points (29 goals, 23 assists).
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Second team
List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars
Player
Season (sports)
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was the 15th 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...
. Eleven teams played 70 games each in the regular season.
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
of the Laval Voisins scores 133 goals, and has 149 assists, setting the all-time 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...
record of 282 points, and 133 goals in a regular season. His total of 149 assists ranks second only to Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche
Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
's total of 157 from the 1973–74 QMJHL 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...
. Lemieux also won four QMHL trophies at the season's end, as well as the CHL Player of the Year
CHL Player of the Year
The CHL Player of the Year award is given out annually to the player judged to be the most outstanding in the Canadian Hockey League. It is selected from the winners of the Red Tilson Trophy , Michel Briere Memorial Trophy , and the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy .-Winners:* 2010-11 Ryan Ellis,...
award.
The Laval Voisins repeated as first overall in the regular season, winning 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 their first 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 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...
in the finals.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals againstDilio Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
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Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan Cataractes The Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their... |
70 | 37 | 33 | 0 | 74 | 329 | 287 |
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... |
70 | 36 | 32 | 2 | 74 | 338 | 372 |
Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville Voltigeurs The Drummondville Voltigeurs 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... |
70 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 70 | 355 | 351 |
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:... |
70 | 30 | 38 | 2 | 62 | 303 | 382 |
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... |
70 | 23 | 45 | 2 | 48 | 301 | 388 |
Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laval Voisins | 70 | 54 | 16 | 0 | 108 | 527 | 289 |
Verdun Juniors Verdun Juniors The Verdun Juniors were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1982 to 1984. They played at the Verdun Auditorium.-History:The Verdun Juniors were assembled by general manager Eric Taylor, and coached by Pierre Creamer... |
70 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 83 | 359 | 309 |
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... |
70 | 37 | 33 | 0 | 74 | 371 | 358 |
Saint-Jean Castors | 70 | 30 | 36 | 4 | 64 | 366 | 363 |
Granby Bisons Granby Bisons The Granby Bisons were a junior ice hockey team founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The Bisons played at Arena Leonard Grondin in Granby, Quebec. In 1995 they were renamed the Granby Prédateurs. Today they are... |
70 | 31 | 38 | 1 | 63 | 308 | 348 |
Hull Olympiques | 70 | 25 | 45 | 0 | 50 | 301 | 411 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in MinutesPlayer | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006... |
Laval Voisins | 70 | 133 | 149 | 282 | 92 |
Jacques Goyette | Laval Voisins | 62 | 76 | 94 | 170 | 64 |
Claude Gosselin | Quebec Remparts | 65 | 56 | 84 | 140 | 55 |
Claude Lefebvre Claude Lefebvre (ice hockey) Claude Lefebvre is a Canadian former ice hockey player who is currently an assistant coach for the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL.-Awards and honours:-External links:... |
Quebec Remparts | 70 | 62 | 73 | 135 | 110 |
Guy Rouleau Guy Rouleau (ice hockey) Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. 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 Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he... |
Longueuil Chevaliers | 70 | 60 | 73 | 133 | 28 |
Sergio Momesso Sergio Momesso Sergio F. Momesso is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 13 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1983 and 1997.-Playing career:... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 68 | 42 | 88 | 130 | 235 |
Francois Sills | Laval Voisins | 70 | 56 | 73 | 129 | 39 |
Paul Gagne Paul Gagné Paul L. Gagné is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 390 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders. He is the cousin of the father of MLB closer, Éric Gagné. He is married to beautiful... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 62 | 51 | 73 | 124 | 8 |
Santino Pellegrino | Longueuil Chevaliers | 70 | 52 | 72 | 124 | 62 |
Yves Courteau Yves Courteau Yves Courteau is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers from 1984–87. Courteau was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2nd round, 23rd overall in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 22 games in the NHL,... |
Laval Voisins | 62 | 45 | 75 | 120 | 52 |
Playoffs
Mario LemieuxMario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 52 points (29 goals, 23 assists).
Quarterfinals
- Laval Voisins defeated Granby Bisons 4 games to 0.
- Verdun Juniors defeated Saint-Jean Castors 4 games to 0.
- Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Quebec Remparts 4 games to 1.
Semifinals
- Laval Voisins defeated Drummondville Voltigeurs 4 games to 0.
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Verdun Juniors 4 games to 2.
Finals
- Laval Voisins defeated Longueuil Chevaliers 4 games to 2.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Alain RaymondAlain RaymondAlain Raymond is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played one game in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals, giving up two goals in the two periods that he played....
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs - Left defence - Steven Finn, Laval Voisins
- Right defence - Billy CampbellBilly CampbellWilliam Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries...
, Verdun Juniors - Left winger - Claude Gosselin, Quebec Remparts
- Centreman - Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - Right winger - Jacques Goyette, Laval Voisins
- Coach - Pierre CreamerPierre CreamerPierre Creamer is a former Canadian ice hockey coach. Creamer was head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1987–88 NHL season.-External links:...
, Verdun Juniors
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Luc Guenette, Quebec Remparts
- Left defence - Jerome Carrier, Verdun Juniors
- Right defence - Sylvain CoteSylvain CoteSylvain Côté is a former professional ice hockey player who spent 19 seasons in the NHL, the majority of them with the Washington Capitals. He also played for the Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars...
, Quebec Remparts - Left winger - Yves CourteauYves CourteauYves Courteau is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers from 1984–87. Courteau was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2nd round, 23rd overall in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 22 games in the NHL,...
, Laval Voisins - Centreman - Claude Lebebvre, Quebec Remparts
- Right winger - Claude LemieuxClaude LemieuxClaude Percy Lemieux is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He last played for the San Jose Sharks before announcing his retirement on July 8, 2009. He is one of only ten players in Stanley Cup history to win the Cup with three different teams. His 80 career playoff goals are the...
, Verdun Juniors - Coach - Jean Begin, Laval Voisins
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, Laval Voisins - 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, Laval Voisins - Robert Lebel TrophyRobert Lebel TrophyThe Robert Lebel Trophy is awarded annually to the team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the lowest goals against average in the regular season.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Team with best GAA, Shawinigan CataractesShawinigan CataractesThe Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their...
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 LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - 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, Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - Guy Lafleur TrophyGuy Lafleur TrophyThe Guy Lafleur Trophy is awarded annually to the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs. It is named for Hockey Hall of Famer and QMJHL alumnus Guy Lafleur.-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
- Playoff MVP, Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - 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, Tony Haladuick, Laval Voisins - 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, Billy CampbellBilly CampbellWilliam Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries...
, Verdun Juniors - Mike Bossy TrophyMike Bossy TrophyThe Mike Bossy Trophy is awarded annually to the player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League judged to be the best professional prospect. The award is named after former New York Islanders forward Mike Bossy, who played in the QMJHL prior to his Hockey Hall of Fame career.-Winners:-External...
- Best Pro Prospect, Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
, Laval Voisins - 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...
- Offensive Rookie of the Year, Stephane RicherStephane RicherStéphane Jean-Jacques Richer is a retired professional ice hockey left winger.-Playing career:Richer was drafted 29th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 1,054 career NHL games, scoring 421 goals and 398 assists for 819 points. Richer won the Calder Cup in...
, Granby Bisons - Raymond Lagacé TrophyRaymond Lagacé TrophyThe Raymond Lagacé Trophy is awarded annually to the Defensive Rookie of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Prior to 1980, there was only one Rookie of the Year trophy, the Michel Bergeron Trophy, which was awarded to the Overall Rookie of the Year.-Winners:-External links:* List...
- Defensive Rookie of the Year, James Gasseau, Drummondville Voltigeurs - 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, Jerome Carrier, Verdun Juniors - Marcel Robert TrophyMarcel Robert TrophyThe Marcel Robert Trophy is awarded annually to the Scholastic Player of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The winner is the player who best combines on-ice performance with success in school.-Winners:-External links:...
- Best Scholastic Player, Gilbert Paiement, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
See also
- 1984 Memorial Cup1984 Memorial CupThe 1984 Memorial Cup occurred May 12-May 19 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ontario. Participating teams were the host team Kitchener Rangers, as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Ottawa...
- 1984 NHL Entry Draft1984 NHL Entry DraftThe 1984 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 9, 1984, at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.The 1984 Entry Draft was noted for the unusually high number of future Hall of Famers picked, particularly in lower rounds. In addition to Mario Lemieux being taken first overall, Patrick Roy was chosen...
- 1983–84 OHL season
- 1983–84 WHL season