Verdun Collège Français
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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. The team played in Longueuil, Quebec
at Colisée Jean Béliveau
for three seasons before moving to the Verdun Auditorium
.
Led by coach Claude Therien, Verdun finished the 1991–92 regular season first overall winning the Jean Rougeau Trophy
with 101 points. Collège Français won all three playoff rounds en route to capturing the President's Cup
as league playoff champions. Verdun repesented the QMJHL at the 1992 Memorial Cup
, finishing fourth place.
The franchise ceased operations after the 1993–94 QMJHL season
, and the Collège Français transferred its sponsorship and some management to the Laval Titan
. The team's players were assigned to other QMJHL clubs by a dispersal draft. The expansion Halifax Mooseheads
claimed top prospect Jean-Sebastien Giguere
from the defunct Verdun team.
Verdun (1991–1994)
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 from Verdun, Quebec. They were members 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...
from 1991 to 1994. Collège Français resurrected the dormant 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...
franchise in 1985 after a three year hiatus, as Longueuil Collège Français. The team played in Longueuil, Quebec
Longueuil, Quebec
Longueuil is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Montérégie administrative region and sits on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River directly across from Montreal. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census totaled 229,330, making it the third largest city in...
at Colisée Jean Béliveau
Colisée Jean Béliveau
The Colisée Jean Béliveau is a multi-purpose arena built in 1968 in Longueuil, Quebec, and home to the ice hockey team of Le Collège Français de Longueuil, that play in the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League...
for three seasons before moving to 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...
.
Led by coach Claude Therien, Verdun finished the 1991–92 regular season first overall 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....
with 101 points. Collège Français won all three playoff rounds en route to capturing the 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....
as league playoff champions. Verdun repesented the QMJHL at the 1992 Memorial Cup
1992 Memorial Cup
The 1992 Memorial Cup occurred May 9-May 17 at the Coliseum in Seattle, Washington. Participating teams were the Western Hockey League host Seattle Thunderbirds, as well as the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League which were the Verdun...
, finishing fourth place.
The franchise ceased operations after the 1993–94 QMJHL season
1993–94 QMJHL season
The 1993–94 QMJHL season was the 25th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The QMJHL unveils a special logo/patch for its 25th anniversary. The league expands northward, granting an expansion franchise in Val-d'Or, Quebec. Thirteen teams played 72 games each in the schedule...
, and the Collège Français transferred its sponsorship and some management to 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:...
. The team's players were assigned to other QMJHL clubs by a dispersal draft. The expansion Halifax Mooseheads
Halifax Mooseheads
The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have...
claimed top prospect Jean-Sebastien Giguere
Jean-Sébastien Giguère
Jean-Sébastien Giguère is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League . He played major junior with the Verdun Collège Français and Halifax Mooseheads in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , where he was drafted 13th...
from the defunct Verdun team.
NHL alumni
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, Donald BrashearDonald BrashearDonald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was...
, Philippe DeRouvillePhilippe DeRouvillePhilippe DeRouville is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:DeRouville was a top prospect in junior hockey but his NHL tenure lasted all of three games in the 90s...
, Karl DykhuisKarl DykhuisKarl Dykhuis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens....
Verdun (1991–1994)
- Joel BouchardJoel BouchardJoël Bouchard nicknamed "Mortimer" is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the president and general manager of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Playing career:Bouchard last played for the...
, Donald BrashearDonald BrashearDonald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was...
, Jonathan DelisleJonathan DelisleJonathan Delisle was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 86th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He played just one game in the National Hockey League, with the Canadiens during the 1998–99 season, going scoreless. He...
, Philippe DeRouvillePhilippe DeRouvillePhilippe DeRouville is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:DeRouville was a top prospect in junior hockey but his NHL tenure lasted all of three games in the 90s...
, Yanick DupreYanick DupreYanick Dupré was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 35 games over parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers. He died at the age of 24 after a 16-month battle with leukemia...
, Karl DykhuisKarl DykhuisKarl Dykhuis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens....
, Jean-Sebastien GiguereJean-Sébastien GiguèreJean-Sébastien Giguère is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League . He played major junior with the Verdun Collège Français and Halifax Mooseheads in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , where he was drafted 13th...
, Daniel GuerardDaniel GuerardDaniel Guerard is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Gruden played two games for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League during the 1994–95 NHL season. He was drafted 98th overall by the Senators in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft and joined the team in 1994...
, Christian LaflammeChristian LaflammeChristian Laflamme is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. Laflamme was selected in the second round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, 45th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks, after a successful junior career in the QMJHL....
, Marc RodgersMarc RodgersMarc Rodgers was a professional ice hockey player who played 21 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings.- References :...
, Jean-Guy TrudelJean-Guy TrudelJean-Guy Andre Trudel is a professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for ZSC Lions in Switzerland. He was never selected in the NHL Entry Draft because he had quit playing hockey before that. However, he has played five games in the National Hockey League: four for the Phoenix...
External links
- NHL alumni (Longueuil)
- Season results (Longueuil)
- NHL alumni (Verdun)
- Season results (Verdun)