1986–87 QMJHL season
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The 1986–87 QMJHL season was the 18th season
in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. Ten teams played 70 games each in the schedule. The two last place teams from previous season both won their divisions. The Granby Bisons
finished first overall in the regular season, winning their first Jean Rougeau Trophy
since relocating from Sorel, Quebec
. The Longueuil Chevaliers
won their first President's Cup
, defeating the Chicoutimi Saguenéens
in the finals.
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists).
Division semifinal round-robin standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against
Division finals
Finals
Second team
Player
Season (sports)
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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 70 games each in the schedule. The two last place teams from previous season both won their divisions. The 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...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning their first 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....
since relocating from Sorel, Quebec
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...
. 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...
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 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:...
in the finals.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against| Dilio Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48 | 18 | 4 | 100 | 416 | 318 |
| 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 | 38 | 26 | 6 | 82 | 408 | 335 |
| 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 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | 411 | 353 |
| 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 | 353 | 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 | 28 | 40 | 2 | 58 | 357 | 389 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46 | 20 | 4 | 96 | 369 | 259 |
| Laval Titan Laval Titan The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:... |
70 | 34 | 32 | 4 | 72 | 377 | 340 |
| Saint-Jean Castors | 70 | 28 | 41 | 1 | 57 | 332 | 389 |
| Hull Olympiques | 70 | 26 | 39 | 5 | 57 | 286 | 323 |
| Verdun Junior Canadiens | 70 | 14 | 55 | 1 | 29 | 299 | 520 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Fortier Marc Fortier Marc Fortier is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Fortier played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings... |
Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 65 | 66 | 135 | 201 | 39 |
| Patrice Lefebvre Patrice Lefebvre Patrice Lefebvre is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who played three games in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals during the 1998–99 NHL season... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 69 | 57 | 122 | 179 | 144 |
| Stephan Lebeau Stéphan Lebeau Stéphan Lebeau is a former professional ice hockey centre who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1988–89 to 1994–95. He won a Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens... |
Shawinigan Cataractes | 65 | 77 | 90 | 167 | 60 |
| Patrice Tremblay | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 70 | 76 | 80 | 156 | 34 |
| Pierre Turgeon Pierre Turgeon Pierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche... |
Granby Bisons | 58 | 69 | 85 | 154 | 8 |
| Luc Beausoleil | Laval Titan | 67 | 65 | 87 | 152 | 53 |
| Claude Dumas | Granby Bisons | 67 | 50 | 82 | 132 | 59 |
| Francois Guay Francois Guay François Guay is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the eighth round, 152nd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He played just one game in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, appearing in a single contest during the 1989–90 season. He did not... |
Laval Titan | 63 | 52 | 77 | 129 | 67 |
| Alain Charland | Drummondville Voltigeurs | 70 | 53 | 75 | 128 | 64 |
| Stefan Figliuzzi | Saint-Jean Castors | 70 | 43 | 78 | 121 | 25 |
Playoffs
Marc FortierMarc Fortier
Marc Fortier is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Fortier played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists).
Division semifinal round-robin standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against
| Dilio Division | GP | W | L | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 37 |
| 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:... |
8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 39 |
| 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... |
8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 44 |
| 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... |
8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 34 | 40 |
| Lebel Division | GP | W | L | Pts | GF | GA |
| 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... |
8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 34 |
| Laval Titan Laval Titan The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:... |
8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 39 |
| Hull Olympiques | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 34 |
| Saint-Jean Castors | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 51 |
Division finals
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Laval Titan 4 games to 3.
- Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
Finals
- Longueuil Chevaliers defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 1.
All-star teams
First team- Goalkeeper - Robert DesjardinsRobert DesjardinsRobert Desjardins was a Canadian professional goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career....
, Longueuil Chevaliers - Left defence - Jean-Marc Richard, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Right defence - Stephane QuintalStéphane QuintalStéphane Quintal is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons. He currently works in the NHL's disciplinary office.-Playing career:...
, Granby Bisons - Left winger - Everett SanipassEverett SanipassEverett Sanipass is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Sanipass started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987 after being drafted 14th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft...
, Granby Bisons - Centreman - Marc FortierMarc FortierMarc Fortier is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Fortier played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - Right winger - Patrice LefebvrePatrice LefebvrePatrice Lefebvre is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who played three games in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals during the 1998–99 NHL season...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Coach - Guy ChouinardGuy ChouinardGuy Camil "Gramps" Chouinard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the 1970s and 80's for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues...
, Longueuil Chevaliers
Second team
- Goalkeeper - Jimmy WaiteJimmy WaiteJames Dean Waite is a retired goaltender.-Career:Waite was one of the highest-rated goalies in the late 1980s and many scouts believed he had the potential to become a star...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - Left defence - Donald DufresneDonald DufresneDonald Dufresne is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Dufresne started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1989. He would also play for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Edmonton Oilers...
, Longueuil Chevaliers - Right defence - Eric DesjardinsEric DesjardinsÉric Desjardins is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993 and headlined the Flyers defence for over a decade...
, Granby Bisons - Left winger - Benoit BrunetBenoit BrunetBenoît Brunet is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 27th overall, of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
, Hull Olympiques - Centreman - Stephan LebeauStéphan LebeauStéphan Lebeau is a former professional ice hockey centre who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1988–89 to 1994–95. He won a Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens...
, Shawinigan Cataractes - Right winger - Luc Beausoleil, Laval Titan & Patrice Tremblay, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Coach - Gaston Drapeau, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- 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, Longueuil ChevaliersLongueuil ChevaliersThe 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... - 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, Granby BisonsGranby BisonsThe 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... - 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, Longueuil ChevaliersLongueuil ChevaliersThe 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...
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, Robert DesjardinsRobert DesjardinsRobert Desjardins was a Canadian professional goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career....
, Longueuil Chevaliers - 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, Marc FortierMarc FortierMarc Fortier is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Fortier played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Marc SaumierMarc SaumierMarc Saumier 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 1987–88 QMJHL season.-External links:...
, Longueuil Chevaliers - 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, Robert DesjardinsRobert DesjardinsRobert Desjardins was a Canadian professional goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career....
, Longueuil Chevaliers - 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-Marc Richard, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Pierre TurgeonPierre TurgeonPierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche...
, Granby Bisons - 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, Rob MurphyRob Murphy (ice hockey)Robert Murphy is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Murphy played parts of seven seasons in the National Hockey League between 1987 and 1994.-Playing career:...
, Laval Voisins - 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, Jimmy WaiteJimmy WaiteJames Dean Waite is a retired goaltender.-Career:Waite was one of the highest-rated goalies in the late 1980s and many scouts believed he had the potential to become a star...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens - 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, Luc Beausoleil, Laval Voisins - 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, Patrice Tremblay, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
See also
- 1987 Memorial Cup1987 Memorial CupThe 1987 Memorial Cup occurred May 9-May 15 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium in Oshawa, Ontario. Oshawa earned the right to host by winning a "Super Series" between themselves and the champions of the Emms Division, the North Bay Centennials. Given that Oshawa defeated North Bay in the OHL finals as...
- 1987 NHL Entry Draft1987 NHL Entry DraftThe 1987 NHL Entry Draft was held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1986–87 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players selected.-Selections...
- 1986–87 OHL season1986–87 OHL seasonThe 1986–87 OHL season was the 7th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Oshawa Generals won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the North Bay Centennials.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:...
- 1986–87 WHL season