Acadie-Bathurst Titan
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The Acadie–Bathurst Titan is a junior ice hockey
team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
(QMJHL). They play at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst, New Brunswick
.
to become the Laval National, and later the Laval Voisins. In 1985, they became the Laval Titan
, and in 1994, they became the Laval Titan Collège Français following a merger with the Verdun Collège Français
, and then in 1998, they moved to Bathurst. The "Acadie" term in the team name refers to the city's surroundings, where the Acadian
population is a majority.
The franchise has won five President's Cups
, one of which (in 1999) came during the team's tenure in Bathurst. In the Memorial Cup
that year
, the team finished winless in the round-robin. The most famous player that has come through the organization would undoubtedly be Mario Lemieux
, who was drafted in 1984
by the Pittsburgh Penguins
of the National Hockey League
(NHL). Lemieux played for the team during its tenure in Laval. Other famous franchise alumni include Mike Bossy
, Gino Odjick
, and Vincent Damphousse
. Notable NHL alumni from Bathurst include Patrice Bergeron
, François Beauchemin
, Bruno Gervais
, and Roberto Luongo
.
In the 1999–2000 season, the Titan had the first female to be drafted by a QMJHL team, Charline Labonté
, a 17-year-old Quebec goalie who spent parts of two seasons with the team.
. Morrissette eventually decided to sell the team to his daughter Annie Morrissette-Hebert and his son Stephane Morrissette, who would each own 50 per cent of the club. The move also ensured the team would remain in Bathurst for the 2009–10 season. At the end of the 2009-2010 season, Leo-Guy Morrisette bought back control of the team from his children at their request.
Note: numbers of players from entire franchise history from 1969 to present.
Note:The Acadie-Bathurst Titan announced September 6, 2011 that he will retired the number 37 which was carried by Patrice Bergeron
between 2001 and 2003 which will make him the first player to have his number retired since the Titan moved to Bathurst. The ceremony will be held at the Sunday, September 25, 2011 game.
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...
team in 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...
(QMJHL). They play at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst is a Canadian city in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.Bathurst is situated on Bathurst Harbour, an estuary at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River at the southernmost part of Chaleur Bay....
.
History
The franchise was granted in 1969–70 as the Rosemont National. In 1971, they moved from Rosemont to LavalLaval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
to become the Laval National, and later the Laval Voisins. In 1985, they became the 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:...
, and in 1994, they became the Laval Titan Collège Français following a merger with the Verdun Collège Français
Verdun Collège Français
Verdun Collège Français were a junior ice hockey team from Verdun, Quebec. They were members of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1991 to 1994. Collège Français resurrected the dormant Quebec Remparts franchise in 1985 after a three year hiatus, as Longueuil Collège Français...
, and then in 1998, they moved to Bathurst. The "Acadie" term in the team name refers to the city's surroundings, where the Acadian
Acadian
The Acadians are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia . Acadia was a colony of New France...
population is a majority.
The franchise has won five President's Cups
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....
, one of which (in 1999) came during the team's tenure in Bathurst. In the Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
that year
1999 Memorial Cup
The 1999 MasterCard Memorial Cup took place from May 15–23 at the Ottawa Civic Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Participating teams were the host Ottawa 67's, the Belleville Bulls, winners of the Ontario Hockey League, the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the...
, the team finished winless in the round-robin. The most famous player that has come through the organization would undoubtedly be 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...
, who was drafted in 1984
1984 NHL Entry Draft
The 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...
by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
of 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...
(NHL). Lemieux played for the team during its tenure in Laval. Other famous franchise alumni include 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...
, Gino Odjick
Gino Odjick
Wayne Gino "Chief, The Enforcer" Odjick was born on 7 September 1970 in an Algonquin Native Reserve named Chum Sa Bay at Maniwaki, Quebec. He was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1990–91 to 2001–02....
, and Vincent Damphousse
Vincent Damphousse
Vincent Francois Damphousse is a retired Canadian professional hockey who played in the National Hockey League for eighteen seasons. He played centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, winning a Stanley Cup championship with Montreal in 1993...
. Notable NHL alumni from Bathurst include Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
, François Beauchemin
François Beauchemin
François Beauchemin is a French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a member of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League, his second tenure with the organization.-Playing career:...
, Bruno Gervais
Bruno Gervais
Bruno Gervais is a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, and Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending...
.
In the 1999–2000 season, the Titan had the first female to be drafted by a QMJHL team, Charline Labonté
Charline Labonté
Charline Labonté is a women's ice hockey player. Labonté now lives in Montreal, and is studying Physical Education at McGill University.-Playing career:...
, a 17-year-old Quebec goalie who spent parts of two seasons with the team.
Relocation speculation
On February 7, 2009, amid much speculation, the Titan franchise was given a 30-day relocation application extension by the QMJHL Board of Governors. With the club continuing to struggle with attendance and the recent struggles of the economy in the area, the team was rumored to be on the move if things did not turn around in the foreseeable future. The team's owner, Leo-Guy Morissette, entertained offers from a group of local investors in the Bathrust area, as well as a group from St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
. Morrissette eventually decided to sell the team to his daughter Annie Morrissette-Hebert and his son Stephane Morrissette, who would each own 50 per cent of the club. The move also ensured the team would remain in Bathurst for the 2009–10 season. At the end of the 2009-2010 season, Leo-Guy Morrisette bought back control of the team from his children at their request.
Retired numbers
- 10 - Claude LapointeClaude LapointeClaude Lapointe is a Canadian former ice hockey player. In his career, Lapointe played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Philadelphia Flyers.-Early life:...
— used by Jules-Edy Laraque in 1999–2000 - 17 - 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...
- 19 - Neil Carnes — used by Ramzi AbidRamzi AbidRamzi Abid is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian EBEL...
in 1999–2000 - 21 - Vincent DamphousseVincent DamphousseVincent Francois Damphousse is a retired Canadian professional hockey who played in the National Hockey League for eighteen seasons. He played centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, winning a Stanley Cup championship with Montreal in 1993...
- 22 - Martin LapointeMartin LapointeMartin Lapointe is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:...
- 30 - Gino OdjickGino OdjickWayne Gino "Chief, The Enforcer" Odjick was born on 7 September 1970 in an Algonquin Native Reserve named Chum Sa Bay at Maniwaki, Quebec. He was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1990–91 to 2001–02....
— used by Phil Ozga in 1999–2000 - 37 - Patrice BergeronPatrice BergeronPatrice Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
on September 25th, 2011 - 66 - 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...
Note: numbers of players from entire franchise history from 1969 to present.
Note:The Acadie-Bathurst Titan announced September 6, 2011 that he will retired the number 37 which was carried by Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
between 2001 and 2003 which will make him the first player to have his number retired since the Titan moved to Bathurst. The ceremony will be held at the Sunday, September 25, 2011 game.
NHL alumni
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Mathieu Carle Mathieu Carle is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently with the Anaheim Ducks organization.-Playing career:... Jean-Philippe Côté Jean-Phillipe Côté is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who is currently a member of the Ontario Reign of the ECHL. He most recently played for the Hamburg Freezers of the DEL... Jonathan Ferland Jonathan Ferland is a Canadian ice hockey forward.Jonathan was property of National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens and assigned to the American Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs for five seasons. He was drafted by the Habs in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft making his NHL debut on January 3, 2006... |
Ryan Flinn Ryan Patric Flinn is a former American football punter. He played college football at the Central Florida.-College career:... Bruno Gervais Bruno Gervais is a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... Jonathan Girard Jonathan Girard is a former Canadian ice hockey player, who played for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. His career was cut short by a car accident in 2003.-Career:... |
Simon Lajeunesse Simon Lajeunesse is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Ottawa Senators during the 2001–02 NHL season.-Playing career:... Roberto Luongo Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending... Mathieu Perreault Mathieu Perreault is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-Washington Capitals:... |
Janis Sprukts Jānis Sprukts is a Latvian professional ice hockey forward, who currently is playing for KHL team Dinamo Riga. Last year he spent in North America, playing 12 games for Florida Panthers... |
Season-by-season record
- Acadie–Bathurst Titan 1998–2008
- OL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss, Pct = Winning percentage
| 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 | OL | SL | Points | Pct | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 1998–99 QMJHL season The 1998–99 QMJHL season was the 30th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league continued its trend of teams relocating into the Atlantic Canada market, when Laval moved to Bathurst, New Brunswick. Fifteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule... |
70 | 42 | 25 | 3 | — | — | 87 | 0.621 | 315 | 255 | 3rd, Dilio |
| 1999–2000 1999–2000 QMJHL season The 1999–2000 QMJHL season was the 31st season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league grants the Montreal Rocket an expansion franchise, returning a team to the most populous city in Quebec. The QMJHL splits into four divisions, retaining the names Lebel and Dilio for... |
72 | 20 | 40 | 8 | 4 | — | 52 | 0.361 | 227 | 311 | 4th, Maritime |
| 2000–01 2000–01 QMJHL season The 2000–01 QMJHL season was the 32nd season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Sixteen teams played 72 games each in the schedule... |
72 | 29 | 38 | 4 | 1 | — | 63 | 0.438 | 239 | 281 | 3rd, Maritime |
| 2001–02 2001–02 QMJHL season The 2001–02 QMJHL season was the 33rd season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league inaugurates the Luc Robitaille Trophy for the team that scored the most goals during the regular season. Sixteen teams played 72 games each in the schedule... |
72 | 45 | 18 | 4 | 5 | — | 99 | 0.688 | 257 | 225 | 1st, Maritime |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 44 | 21 | 4 | 3 | — | 95 | 0.660 | 276 | 189 | 2nd, Atlantic |
| 2003–04 | 70 | 18 | 49 | 3 | 0 | — | 39 | 0.279 | 184 | 314 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 2004–05 | 70 | 18 | 42 | 7 | 3 | — | 46 | 0.329 | 163 | 244 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 2005–06 | 70 | 43 | 19 | — | 3 | 5 | 94 | 0.671 | 291 | 223 | 2nd, Eastern |
| 2006–07 | 70 | 35 | 28 | — | 2 | 5 | 77 | 0.550 | 291 | 269 | 5th, Eastern |
| 2007–08 2007–08 QMJHL season The 2007–08 QMJHL season was the 39th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. At the season-opening press conference, the QMJHL announced in partnership with Telus, all 630 regular season games would be available by internet broadcast. The regular season started on September... |
70 | 41 | 25 | — | 2 | 2 | 86 | 0.614 | 289 | 241 | 3rd, Eastern |
| 2008-09 | 68 | 20 | 35 | — | 7 | 6 | 53 | 0.294 | 187 | 256 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 2009-10 | 68 | 25 | 37 | — | 3 | 3 | 56 | 0.368 | 208 | 286 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 2010-11 | 68 | 44 | 21 | — | 2 | 1 | 91 | 0.669 | 261 | 197 | 2nd, Maritimes |
Team records
| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 99 | 2001–02 2001–02 QMJHL season The 2001–02 QMJHL season was the 33rd season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league inaugurates the Luc Robitaille Trophy for the team that scored the most goals during the regular season. Sixteen teams played 72 games each in the schedule... |
| Most wins | 45 | 2001–02 |
| Most goals for | 315 | 1998–99 1998–99 QMJHL season The 1998–99 QMJHL season was the 30th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The league continued its trend of teams relocating into the Atlantic Canada market, when Laval moved to Bathurst, New Brunswick. Fifteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule... |
| Least goals for | 163 | 2004–05 |
| Least goals against | 189 | 2002–03 |
| Most goals against | 314 | 2003–04 |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Thomas Beauregard | 71 | 2006–07 |
| Most assists | Mathieu Perreault Mathieu Perreault Mathieu Perreault is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-Washington Capitals:... |
80 | 2007–08 |
| Most points | Thomas Beauregard | 124 | 2006–07 |
| Most points, rookie | Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
73 | 2002–03 |
| Most points, defenseman | Philippe Plante | 80 | 1998–99 |
| Most Penelty Minutes | Jonathan Tremblay Jonathan Tremblay Jonathan Tremblay is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord as a member of the New Democratic Party.... |
316 | 2003–04 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Adam Russo Adam Russo Adam Russo is a Canadian/Italian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League... |
2.41 | 2002–03 |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
External links
- Official Site
- QMJHL Arena Guide profile