The 1971–72 QMJHL

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season in the history of the

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. Ten teams played 62 games each in the schedule. The

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finished first place in the regular season, and won the

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, defeating the

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in the finals. The Royals won the

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, representing the QMJHL at the first

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round-robin tournament.

Team changes

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Final standings

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against''
complete list of standings

Scoring leaders

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes''

Playoffs

Jacques Richard was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists). ;Quarterfinals * Cornwall Royals defeated Verdun Maple Leafs 4 games to 0. * Drummondville Rangers defeated Trois-Rivières Ducs 4 games to 1. * Quebec Remparts defeated Sherbrooke Castors 4 games to 0. * Shawinigan Bruins defeated Sorel Éperviers 4 games to 0. ;Semifinals * Cornwall Royals defeated Shawinigan Bruins 4 games to 1. * Quebec Remparts defeated Drummondville Rangers 4 games to 0. ;Finals * Cornwall Royals defeated Quebec Remparts 4 games to 2, 1 tie.

All-star teams

;First team * Goaltender -

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, Cornwall Royals * Left defence -

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, Drummondville Rangers * Right defence - Richard Campeau, Sorel Éperviers * Left winger - Claude St. Sauveur, Sherbrooke Castors * Centreman - Jacques Richard, Quebec Remparts * Right winger - Rejean Giroux, Quebec Remparts * Coach - Orval Tessier, Cornwall Royals ;Second team * Goaltender -

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, Trois-Rivières Ducs * Left defence - Denis Deslauriers, Shawinigan Bruins * Right defence - Jean Hamel, Drummondville Rangers * Left winger - Noel Desfosses, Sorel Éperviers * Centreman - Gerry Teeple, Cornwall Royals * Right winger - Maurice Desfosses, St-Jérôme Alouettes * Coach -

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, Sorel Éperviers
List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars

Trophies and awards

;Team *

- Playoff Champions,

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 See also *Hamilton Spectator Tro ...

- Regular Season Champions,

;Player *

Jean Béliveau Trophy The 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 Béliveau, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Béliveau died on December 2, 2014 at the age ...

- Top Scorer, Jacques Richard, Quebec Remparts *

Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy The 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 References External ...

- Best GAA,

, Cornwall Royals *

Michel Bergeron Trophy The Michel Bergeron Trophy is awarded annually to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's "Offensive Rookie of the Year (award), Rookie of the Year." From 1969 to 1980, the trophy was awarded to the QMHL's "Overall Rookie of the Year." The Bergeron ...

- Rookie of the Year, Bob Murray, Cornwall Royals *

Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy The 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 bee ...

- Most sportsmanlike player, Gerry Teeple, Cornwall Royals

References

Official QMJHL Website

www.hockeydb.com/
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