St. John's Fog Devils
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The St. John's Fog Devils were a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. They were based in St. John's
, Newfoundland and Labrador
, and played out of Mile One Centre
. The QMJHL expanded to St. John's to fill the void created by the departure of the American Hockey League
's St. John's Maple Leafs
, when the Maple Leafs moved to Toronto, Ontario, to become the Toronto Marlies
after the 2004–05
season.
The team announced their relocation to become the Montreal Junior Hockey Club
on March 10, 2008.
, who has been a recognizable businessman in the city of St. John's
, and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
for many years. The day-to-day operations were headed up by Governor Brad Dobbin and a staff of employees that included some former staff of the St. John's Maple Leafs
.
and Dermot Dobbin
being the successful bidders. After a dispute between the Dobbin group and the City of St. John's over the use of Mile One Centre
, the Fog Devils announced in September 2005 they had secured a lease for the arena.
The Fog Devils entered into the QMJHL Expansion Draft in the early summer of 2005 to build the core of their team for the inaugural season. The Fog Devils, along with expansion cousins the Saint John Sea Dogs
, alternated between picks choosing players left unprotected by the other clubs of the QMJHL prior to the Expansion Draft. Some notable players selected by the Fog Devils included Scott Brophy, Wes Welcher, Marty Doyle, Ilia Ejov, Olivier Guilbault, Pier-Alexandre Poulin, and Nicolas Bachand
.
The Fog Devils took part in their first ever QMJHL Entry Draft in June 2005. With the first selection in club history, the Fog Devils selected forward Jean-Simon Allard. Other notable players selected in the Entry Draft included Matt Fillier, Matt Boland, Josh McKinnon, and Pat O'Keefe. Shortly after, the team also participated in the CHL import draft, selecting highly-rated Swedish prospect Nicklas Bergfors
as well as countryman Oscar Sundh
; however Bergfors only played a few exhibition games for the Fog Devils before spending the 2005–06 season as the youngest player in the American Hockey League
for the Albany River Rats
.
in Saint John
, New Brunswick
at Harbour Station
. Their home opener was September 23 versus the Lewiston Maineiacs
, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,247. The Fog Devils won 3-2 in a shootout, with Anthony Pototschnik scoring the shootout winner.
St. John's recorded the first back-to-back wins in franchise history with wins against the Gatineau Olympiques
on November 4 and 5, 2005. On November 5, 2005 the line of Scott Brophy, Oscar Sundh, and Nicolas Bachand combined for 12 points with 4 points each. On December 17, 2005, in a game against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
, Scott Brophy scored the first ever hat trick for the Fog Devils. His third goal came with 10.1 seconds left in the overtime period.
St. John's made the playoffs in their first season, earning the sixth seed in the East Division and finishing with a 30-34-5-1 record and 66 points. In the playoffs the Fog Devils lost in the first round in five games to Cape Breton. They were the second-most successful QMJHL expansion team in league history after the 1982–83 Longueuil Chevaliers
.
The St. John's Fog Devils entered their second QMJHL Entry Draft on June 10, 2006 and selected St. John's native Luke Adam with their first Round pick (7th Overall). In total the team selected six Newfoundlanders and a total of fourteen players. On June 28, 2006 the St. John's Fog Devils selected Mario Kempe (31st Overall) and Joonas Salmi (66th Overall) in the 2006 CHL Import Draft.
in the playoffs, only to get swept. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft
saw the first Fog Devils drafted into the NHL, with T.J. Brennan and Jean-Simon Allard both drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
, Mario Kempe drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers
, and Matt Fillier drafted by the Los Angeles Kings
. The Fog Devils selected German goaltender Timo Pielmeier, drafted 83rd Overall by the San Jose Sharks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, with the 12th Overall selection in the 2007 CHL Import Draft. After much speculation that Pielmeier would stay in his native Germany to play in 2007-08, the young talent finally agreed to make the jump to the CHL and join the Fog Devils.
tied the QMJHL record for most games as a head coach, at 988 games. He surpassed this two nights later during a game against the Lewiston Maineiacs
. He finished the season with a new record, 1056 games. During the week of October 22, 2007, the Fog Devils' goalie Timo Pielmeier was named the QMJHL defensive player of the week. On November 9, Luke Adam set a new franchise record for scoring the most goals in a single game, with four against the visiting Maineiacs.
The Fog Devils met the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the first round of the President's Cup Playoffs, losing the first two games in Bathurst (8-5 and 5-4). The Fog Devils returned home on March 25 and made a heroic comeback from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Titan 6-5 in regulation. On the power play late in the game defenseman Maxime Pomerleau scored the game-winning goal with 0.7 seconds left on the clock. The Fog Devils would defeat the Titan 6-1 the next night to tie the series at two games apiece. On March 28 the Fog Devils fell to the Titan 7-2 in what would be the final home game in franchise history. As the clock wound down in the third period, fans — realizing the improbability of the team winning two straight games in Bathurst — rose to give their team a standing ovation farewell and thanks. Three nights later in Bathurst NB, the Titan eliminated the Fog Devils from the playoffs — and existence — with a 4–3 win, closing out the series four games to two.
In early December, Fog Devils President Brad Dobbin made it publicly known that the Fog Devils were in financial trouble. Dobbin stated the team lost nearly $750 000 in year two, and noted a drop in average attendance for a third straight season. On January 22, the Fog Devils were officially sold to Montreal
businessman Farrell Miller.
Following the sale of the Fog Devils, blame was pointed towards many factors ranging from the relationship between the City of St. John's, owners of Mile One Centre, and the Dobbin family, lack of parking at Mile One Centre and the inability to ice a team that placed in the top of the standings. Others hinted that the replacement of the QMJHL immediately following the departure of the AHL from the city proved to be part of the problem. Many believed that fans still longed for the AHL after the departure of the St. John's Maple Leafs from the city after 14 years, a team that was highly popular in the region. With the departure of the Fog Devils from Canada's most easterly city, it marks a short history of Major Junior hockey in the province of Newfoundland. With the start of the 2008–09 season, Newfoundland will be the only province in Canada without a CHL franchise.
, playing at the Verdun Auditorium
.
, T.J. Brennan and Timo Pielmeier
.
The Fog Devils had several players drafted by National Hockey League teams. They are:
2007 NHL Draft
2008 NHL Draft
Retired numbers
Defensive Rookie of the Year
Complete season
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...
. They were based in St. John's
St. 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...
, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, and played out of Mile One Centre
Mile One Centre
Mile One Centre is an indoor arena and entertainment venue located in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The centre's name comes from it being located at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. At full capacity the arena can seat 7,000 people.The arena opened in May 2001, as...
. The QMJHL expanded to St. John's to fill the void created by the departure of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
's St. John's Maple Leafs
St. John's Maple Leafs
The St. John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada at Memorial Stadium from 1991–2001, and at Mile One Stadium from 2001–2005.-History:...
, when the Maple Leafs moved to Toronto, Ontario, to become the Toronto Marlies
Toronto Marlies
The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team currently playing in the American Hockey League . The top affiliate of the National Hockey League 's Toronto Maple Leafs, the Marlies play at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario...
after the 2004–05
2004–05 AHL season
The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season...
season.
The team announced their relocation to become the Montreal Junior Hockey Club
Montreal Junior Hockey Club
The Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...
on March 10, 2008.
Front office
The St. John's Fog Devils were owned by Dermot DobbinDermot Dobbin
Noel Dermot Dobbin, businessman and team President of the St. John's Fog Devils of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, was born St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada....
, who has been a recognizable businessman in the city of St. John's
St. 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...
, and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
for many years. The day-to-day operations were headed up by Governor Brad Dobbin and a staff of employees that included some former staff of the St. John's Maple Leafs
St. John's Maple Leafs
The St. John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada at Memorial Stadium from 1991–2001, and at Mile One Stadium from 2001–2005.-History:...
.
History
The city of St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador was awarded an expansion team by the QMJHL in December 2004 with local businessmen Craig DobbinCraig Dobbin
Craig Lawrence Dobbin OC was an industrialist and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CHC Helicopter Corporation, a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange...
and Dermot Dobbin
Dermot Dobbin
Noel Dermot Dobbin, businessman and team President of the St. John's Fog Devils of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, was born St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada....
being the successful bidders. After a dispute between the Dobbin group and the City of St. John's over the use of Mile One Centre
Mile One Centre
Mile One Centre is an indoor arena and entertainment venue located in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The centre's name comes from it being located at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. At full capacity the arena can seat 7,000 people.The arena opened in May 2001, as...
, the Fog Devils announced in September 2005 they had secured a lease for the arena.
The Fog Devils entered into the QMJHL Expansion Draft in the early summer of 2005 to build the core of their team for the inaugural season. The Fog Devils, along with expansion cousins the Saint John Sea Dogs
Saint John Sea Dogs
The Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488...
, alternated between picks choosing players left unprotected by the other clubs of the QMJHL prior to the Expansion Draft. Some notable players selected by the Fog Devils included Scott Brophy, Wes Welcher, Marty Doyle, Ilia Ejov, Olivier Guilbault, Pier-Alexandre Poulin, and Nicolas Bachand
Nicolas Bachand
Nicolas Bachand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Sherbrooke Saint-François in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey .-External links:...
.
The Fog Devils took part in their first ever QMJHL Entry Draft in June 2005. With the first selection in club history, the Fog Devils selected forward Jean-Simon Allard. Other notable players selected in the Entry Draft included Matt Fillier, Matt Boland, Josh McKinnon, and Pat O'Keefe. Shortly after, the team also participated in the CHL import draft, selecting highly-rated Swedish prospect Nicklas Bergfors
Nicklas Bergfors
Niclas Bergfors is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round, 23rd overall, at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft...
as well as countryman Oscar Sundh
Oscar Sundh
Oscar Sundh is a Swedish ice hockey player, currently in HV71 in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- Playing career :...
; however Bergfors only played a few exhibition games for the Fog Devils before spending the 2005–06 season as the youngest player in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
for the Albany River Rats
Albany River Rats
The Albany River Rats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.- Founding to 2010 :...
.
Inaugural season
The Fog Devils first captain was Newfoundlander Scott Brophy. The team played their first game September 16, 2005, winning 3-2 versus the Saint John Sea DogsSaint John Sea Dogs
The Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488...
in Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
at Harbour Station
Harbour Station
Harbour Station is an arena located in the uptown area of Saint John, New Brunswick.It was the home of the American Hockey League's Saint John Flames from 1993 until their demise in 2003....
. Their home opener was September 23 versus the Lewiston Maineiacs
Lewiston MAINEiacs
The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,247. The Fog Devils won 3-2 in a shootout, with Anthony Pototschnik scoring the shootout winner.
St. John's recorded the first back-to-back wins in franchise history with wins against the Gatineau Olympiques
Gatineau Olympiques
The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have...
on November 4 and 5, 2005. On November 5, 2005 the line of Scott Brophy, Oscar Sundh, and Nicolas Bachand combined for 12 points with 4 points each. On December 17, 2005, in a game against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :...
, Scott Brophy scored the first ever hat trick for the Fog Devils. His third goal came with 10.1 seconds left in the overtime period.
St. John's made the playoffs in their first season, earning the sixth seed in the East Division and finishing with a 30-34-5-1 record and 66 points. In the playoffs the Fog Devils lost in the first round in five games to Cape Breton. They were the second-most successful QMJHL expansion team in league history after the 1982–83 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...
.
The St. John's Fog Devils entered their second QMJHL Entry Draft on June 10, 2006 and selected St. John's native Luke Adam with their first Round pick (7th Overall). In total the team selected six Newfoundlanders and a total of fourteen players. On June 28, 2006 the St. John's Fog Devils selected Mario Kempe (31st Overall) and Joonas Salmi (66th Overall) in the 2006 CHL Import Draft.
2006–07 season
The St. John's Fog Devils opened the 2006–07 season on September 15, 2006 at Mile One Centre against the visiting PEI Rocket in front of over 5800 people. The Rocket defeated the Fog Devils by a score of 5-2. The Fog Devils rebounded the next night to win their first game of the season against the PEI Rocket by a score of 5-3. St. John's native Wes Welcher was named the game's first star with two goals. The Fog Devils closed out the year at 28-36-4-2, slightly worse than their inaugural year. They clinched the seventh seed in the west, which caused them to once again take on the Cape Breton Screaming EaglesCape Breton Screaming Eagles
The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :...
in the playoffs, only to get swept. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2007 NHL Entry Draft
The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
saw the first Fog Devils drafted into the NHL, with T.J. Brennan and Jean-Simon Allard both drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, Mario Kempe drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and Matt Fillier drafted by the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. The Fog Devils selected German goaltender Timo Pielmeier, drafted 83rd Overall by the San Jose Sharks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, with the 12th Overall selection in the 2007 CHL Import Draft. After much speculation that Pielmeier would stay in his native Germany to play in 2007-08, the young talent finally agreed to make the jump to the CHL and join the Fog Devils.
2007–08 season
At the Fog Devils' first home game of the season on September 21 the team retired inaugural captain Scott Brophy's jersey number 12. During a game against Shawinigan on October third, head coach Real PaiementReal Paiement
Real Paiement is currently coaching the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the QMJHL after spending over 2 years coaching professional hockey in Europe. His last stint in the QMJHL was serving as head coach and general manager of the St. John's Fog Devils in 2007-2008...
tied the QMJHL record for most games as a head coach, at 988 games. He surpassed this two nights later during a game against the Lewiston Maineiacs
Lewiston MAINEiacs
The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
. He finished the season with a new record, 1056 games. During the week of October 22, 2007, the Fog Devils' goalie Timo Pielmeier was named the QMJHL defensive player of the week. On November 9, Luke Adam set a new franchise record for scoring the most goals in a single game, with four against the visiting Maineiacs.
The Fog Devils met the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the first round of the President's Cup Playoffs, losing the first two games in Bathurst (8-5 and 5-4). The Fog Devils returned home on March 25 and made a heroic comeback from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Titan 6-5 in regulation. On the power play late in the game defenseman Maxime Pomerleau scored the game-winning goal with 0.7 seconds left on the clock. The Fog Devils would defeat the Titan 6-1 the next night to tie the series at two games apiece. On March 28 the Fog Devils fell to the Titan 7-2 in what would be the final home game in franchise history. As the clock wound down in the third period, fans — realizing the improbability of the team winning two straight games in Bathurst — rose to give their team a standing ovation farewell and thanks. Three nights later in Bathurst NB, the Titan eliminated the Fog Devils from the playoffs — and existence — with a 4–3 win, closing out the series four games to two.
In early December, Fog Devils President Brad Dobbin made it publicly known that the Fog Devils were in financial trouble. Dobbin stated the team lost nearly $750 000 in year two, and noted a drop in average attendance for a third straight season. On January 22, the Fog Devils were officially sold to Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
businessman Farrell Miller.
Following the sale of the Fog Devils, blame was pointed towards many factors ranging from the relationship between the City of St. John's, owners of Mile One Centre, and the Dobbin family, lack of parking at Mile One Centre and the inability to ice a team that placed in the top of the standings. Others hinted that the replacement of the QMJHL immediately following the departure of the AHL from the city proved to be part of the problem. Many believed that fans still longed for the AHL after the departure of the St. John's Maple Leafs from the city after 14 years, a team that was highly popular in the region. With the departure of the Fog Devils from Canada's most easterly city, it marks a short history of Major Junior hockey in the province of Newfoundland. With the start of the 2008–09 season, Newfoundland will be the only province in Canada without a CHL franchise.
Move to Montreal
On March 10, 2008, a press conference confirmed the relocation of the Fog Devils. The team was renamed the Montreal Junior Hockey ClubMontreal Junior Hockey Club
The Montreal Junior Hockey Club were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The team is based out of the Verdun Auditorium, in Verdun, Quebec. The St. John's Fog Devils franchise relocated at the conclusion of the 2007–08 QMJHL season...
, playing at the Verdun Auditorium
Verdun Auditorium
The Verdun Auditorium is the main arena in the Montreal borough of Verdun, Quebec, Canada. The building was constructed in 1938 and holds 4,114. The largest arena in the west end of Montreal, the complex also is home to Arena Denis Savard, a small minor-hockey rink, attached to its side...
.
NHL players
As of 2010-11, three Fog Devil alumni have played in the NHL: Luke AdamLuke Adam
Luke Adam is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Adam was drafted by the Sabres, 44th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
, T.J. Brennan and Timo Pielmeier
Timo Pielmeier
Timo Pielmeier is a German ice hockey goaltender, playing within the Anaheim Ducks organization of the National Hockey League...
.
The Fog Devils had several players drafted by National Hockey League teams. They are:
2007 NHL Draft
- T.J. Brennan (2007 2nd Round, #31 overall by Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
) - Timo PielmeierTimo PielmeierTimo Pielmeier is a German ice hockey goaltender, playing within the Anaheim Ducks organization of the National Hockey League...
(2007 3rd Round, #83 overall by San Jose SharksSan Jose SharksThe San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
) - Mario KempeMario KempeMario Kempe is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Djurgårdens IF of the Elitserien.-Sweden:...
(2007 5th Round, #122 overall by Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
) - Jean-Simon Allard (2007 5th Round, #147 overall by Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
) - Matt Fillier (2007 7th Round, #188 overall by Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
)
2008 NHL Draft
- Jake Allen (2008 2nd round, # 34 overall by St. Louis Blues)
- Luke AdamLuke AdamLuke Adam is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Adam was drafted by the Sabres, 44th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...
(2008 2nd round, # 44 overall by Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
)
Players
Team captains- Matt Fillier, 2006–2008 (became captain in November)
- Zach Firlotte, 2006 (September–November)
- Scott Brophy, 2005–06
Retired numbers
- #12 Scott Brophy
Award winners
Raymond Lagacé TrophyRaymond Lagacé Trophy
The 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
- 2006–07 - T.J. Brennan
Regular season
Single game- Goals (individual) - Luke Adam broke the franchise record for scoring the most goals in a single game, scoring 4 goals in a game against the Lewiston MaineiacsLewiston MAINEiacsThe Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
on November 9, 2007. - Assists - Jean-Simon Allard broke the record by getting 5 helpers on February 14, 2007 against the 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...
. - Points - Nick Layton got the team record for points in one game by getting 1 goal and 4 assists against VictoriavilleVictoriaville TigresThe Victoriaville Tigres are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Victoriaville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Colisée Desjardins.-History:...
on November 30, 2007. Later that season, JS Allard got 5 assists in one game as stated above, to tie this record. - Goals (team) - On February 2, 2007 the team scored 9 goals against the 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...
. The team also scored this many February 14, 2007 against ShawiniganShawinigan 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...
.
Complete season
- Goals (individual) - Ryan Graham scored 37 goals in 66 games during the 2006–07 season.
- Assists - In the 2006–07 season, Wes Welcher tallied 55 assists in 69 games.
- Points - Wes Welcher added 21 goals to his record breaking amount of assists for a total of 76 points in the 2006–07 season, enough to break this record as well.
- GAA - Timo Pielmeier had a 2.94 goals against average in the 2007–08 season.
- SV% - Timo Pielmeier also has this record with a .911 save percentage in the 2007–08 season. This was also league-leading.
- Shutouts - In the 2007–08 season Jake Allen obtained this record with 2 shutouts.
League records
- Coach Real PaiementReal PaiementReal Paiement is currently coaching the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the QMJHL after spending over 2 years coaching professional hockey in Europe. His last stint in the QMJHL was serving as head coach and general manager of the St. John's Fog Devils in 2007-2008...
broke the record for most games in the QMJHL as head coach with 989 games on October 5, 2007. - Real PaiementReal PaiementReal Paiement is currently coaching the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the QMJHL after spending over 2 years coaching professional hockey in Europe. His last stint in the QMJHL was serving as head coach and general manager of the St. John's Fog Devils in 2007-2008...
won his 500th game as a head coach in the QMJHL against the Saint John Sea DogsSaint John Sea DogsThe Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488...
at Harbour Station.
Regular season
Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss| 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 | SL | OTL | Points | Pct % | Goals For | Goals Against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | 70 | 30 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 66 | 0.429 | 219 | 286 | 6th East |
| 2006–07 | 70 | 28 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 62 | 0.400 | 280 | 310 | 7th East |
| 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 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 72 | 0.457 | 217 | 225 | 6th East |
Playoffs
- 2005–06 - Lost to Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2006–07 - Lost to Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2007–08 - Lost to Acadie-Bathurst Titan 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.