The 1997–98 QMJHL
season was the
29th season in the history of the
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The
Quebec Remparts name was revived after twelve years when the
Beauport Harfangs changed identities. The QMJHL continued to grow in eastern markets, with an expansion team in
Baie-Comeau and the relocating of the
Granby Prédateurs to
Cape Breton.
The league inaugurated the
Philips Plaque The Philips Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best faceoff percentage in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1997–98, and discontinued in 2001–02.
Winners
External links
QMJHL official site
Li ...
, awarded to the player with the best
faceoff percentage. The
Ford Cups were renamed the
Telus Cups, one each for the
offensive
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* Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative
* Offensive (military), an attack
* Offensive language
** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict inj ...
and
defensive
Defense or defence may refer to:
Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups
* Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare
* Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
* Defense indust ...
players of the year.
Fifteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule. The
Quebec Remparts finished first overall in the regular season winning their first
Jean Rougeau Trophy, since the original name was revived. The
Val-d'Or Foreurs won their first
President's Cup, defeating the
Rimouski Océanic in the finals.
Team changes
* The
Baie-Comeau Drakkar joined the league as an expansion franchise.
* The
Beauport Harfangs relocated from the nearby suburbs, to
Quebec City, becoming the second incarnation of the
Quebec Remparts.
* The
Granby Prédateurs relocated to
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney is a former city and urban community on the east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Sydney was founded in 1785 by the British, was incorporated as a city in 1904, and dissolv ...
, becoming the
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, and switched to the Dilio Division.
* The
Shawinigan Cataractes switched to the Lebel Division.
* The
Victoriaville Tigres switched to the Lebel Division.
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 = Penalty minutes''
Playoffs
Jean-Pierre Dumont
Jean-Pierre "J.P." Dumont (born April 1, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators. Dumont was hired as the head coach o ...
was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 46 points (31 goals, 15 assists).
;Division quarterfinals
* Quebec Remparts defeated Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4 games to 0.
* Rimouski Océanic defeated Halifax Mooseheads 4 games to 1.
* Moncton Wildcats defeated Chicoutimi Saguenéens 4 games to 2.
* Hull Olympiques defeated Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 4 games to 2.
* Laval Titan Collège Français defeated Victoriaville Tigres 4 games to 2.
* Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Shawinigan Cataractes 4 games to 2.
;Division semifinals - Round-robin
''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against''
‡ Laval Titan Collège Français defeated Hull Olympiques in a one-game playoff to determine 2nd place in the round-robin standings.
;Division finals
* Rimouski Océanic defeated Quebec Remparts 4 games to 2.
* Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Laval Titan Collège Français 4 games to 1.
;League finals
* Val-d'Or Foreurs defeated Rimouski Océanic 4 games to 0.
All-star teams
;First team
* Goaltender -
Mathieu Garon, Victoriaville Tigres
* Left defence -
Derrick Walser, Rimouski Océanic
* Right defence -
Remi Royer
The Remi (Gaulish: ''Rēmi'', 'the first, the princes') were a Belgic tribe dwelling in the Aisne, Vesle and Suippe river valleys during the Iron Age and the Roman period. Their territory roughly corresponded the modern Marne and Ardennes and par ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
* Left winger -
Ramzi Abid, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
* Centreman -
Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent "Vinny" Lecavalier (born April 21, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who is currently a special advisor to hockey operations for the Montreal Canadiens. Lecavalier, played seventeen seasons in the National Hockey ...
, Rimouski Océanic
* Right winger -
Mathieu Benoit
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Surname
* André Mathieu (1929–1968), Canadian pianist and composer
* Anselme Mathieu (1828–1895), French Provençal poet
* Claude-Louis Mathieu (1783–1875) ...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
* Coach -
Guy Chouinard, Quebec Remparts
;Second team
* Goaltender -
Patrick Couture, Quebec Remparts
* Left defence -
Alexei Tezikov
Alexei Pavlovich Tezikov (russian: Алексей Павлович Тезиков; June 22, 1978 – July 16, 2020) was a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals and Vancouv ...
, Moncton Wildcats
* Right defence -
Jonathan Girard, Laval Titan Collège Français
* Left winger -
Pierre Dagenais, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
* Centreman -
Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
* Right winger -
Sebastien Roger, Moncton Wildcats
* Coach -
Claude Julien, Hull Olympiques
;Rookie team
* Goaltender -
Jean-Marc Pelletier
Jean-Marc Pelletier (born March 4, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played seven National Hockey League (NHL) games over parts of three seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes between 1999 and 200 ...
, Rimouski Océanic
* Left defence -
Alexei Tezikov
Alexei Pavlovich Tezikov (russian: Алексей Павлович Тезиков; June 22, 1978 – July 16, 2020) was a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals and Vancouv ...
, Moncton Wildcats
* Right defence -
Mathieu Biron
Mathieu Biron (born April 29, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played over 250 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). After retiring as a hockey player, he became a firefighter.
Playing career
As a youth, Biron p ...
, Shawinigan Cataractes
* Left winger -
Brad Richards, Rimouski Océanic
* Centreman -
Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
* Right winger -
Michael Ryder
Michael Glen Wayne Ryder (born March 31, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Ryder played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, and New Jersey Devils. ...
, Hull Olympiques
* Coach -
Christian Larue
Christian La Rue (born 1970 or 1971) is a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (2002–05) and before that of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (1996–97). In May 2005 la Rue wa ...
, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
List of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars
Trophies and awards
;Team
*
President's Cup - Playoff Champions,
Val-d'Or Foreurs
*
Jean Rougeau Trophy - Regular Season Champions,
Quebec Remparts
*
Robert Lebel Trophy The Robert Lebel Trophy is awarded annually to the team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the lowest goals against average
Goals against average (GAA) also known as "average goals against" or "AGA" is a statistic used in field hockey ...
- Team with best GAA,
Quebec Remparts
;Player
*
Michel Brière Memorial Trophy - Most Valuable Player,
Ramzi Abid, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
*
Jean Béliveau Trophy - Top Scorer,
Ramzi Abid, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
*
Guy Lafleur Trophy - Playoff MVP,
Jean-Pierre Dumont
Jean-Pierre "J.P." Dumont (born April 1, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators. Dumont was hired as the head coach o ...
, Val-d'Or Foreurs
*
Telus Cup – Offensive The Telus Cup – Offensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' ...
- Offensive Player of the Year,
Pierre Dagenais, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
*
Telus Cup – Defensive The Telus Cup – Defensive is awarded annually to the person voted the best defensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' ...
- Defensive Player of the Year,
Mathieu Garon, Victoriaville Tigres
*
AutoPro Plaque The AutoPro Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best Plus-minus (ice hockey), plus/minus total in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1989–90, then known as the Transamerica Plaque, and discontinued in ...
- Best plus/minus total,
David Thibeault, Victoriaville Tigres
*
Philips Plaque The Philips Plaque was awarded annually to the player with the best faceoff percentage in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The award was initiated in 1997–98, and discontinued in 2001–02.
Winners
External links
QMJHL official site
Li ...
- Best faceoff percentage,
Eric Demers
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The first element, ''ei-'' may be derived from the older Proto-Norse languag ...
, Victoriaville Tigres
*
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,
Mathieu Garon, Victoriaville Tigres
*
Emile Bouchard Trophy The Émile Bouchard Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, to the "Defenceman
Defence or defense (in American English) in ice hockey is a player position that is primarily responsible for preventing the opposing te ...
- Defenceman of the Year,
Derrick Walser, Rimouski Océanic
*
Mike Bossy Trophy - Best Pro Prospect,
Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent "Vinny" Lecavalier (born April 21, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who is currently a special advisor to hockey operations for the Montreal Canadiens. Lecavalier, played seventeen seasons in the National Hockey ...
, Rimouski Océanic
*
RDS Cup - Rookie of the Year,
Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
*
Michel Bergeron Trophy - Offensive Rookie of the Year,
Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
*
Raymond 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
The Michel Bergeron Trophy is awar ...
- Defensive Rookie of the Year,
Alexei Tezikov
Alexei Pavlovich Tezikov (russian: Алексей Павлович Тезиков; June 22, 1978 – July 16, 2020) was a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals and Vancouv ...
, Moncton Wildcats
*
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,
Simon Laliberte
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People
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* Simon (surname), including a list of people with the surname Simon
* Eugène Simon, French naturalist and the genus ...
, Moncton Wildcats
*
QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year - Humanitarian of the Year,
David Thibeault, Victoriaville Tigres
*
Marcel Robert Trophy The Marcel Robert Trophy is awarded annually to the Scholastic Player of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' in English, ...
- Best Scholastic Player,
Michel Tremblay, Shawinigan Cataractes
*
Paul Dumont Trophy - Personality of the Year,
Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...
, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
;Executive
*
Ron Lapointe Trophy The Ron Lapointe Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' in English, ''LHJMQ'' in French) is one of the thr ...
- Coach of the Year,
Guy Chouinard, Quebec Remparts
*
John Horman Trophy The John Horman Trophy is awarded annually to the Executive of the Year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (french: Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec; abbreviated ''QMJHL'' in English, ''LHJMQ'' ...
- Executive of the Year,
Lionel Brochu __TOC__
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, Val-d'Or Foreurs
*
St-Clair Group Plaque - Marketing Director of the Year,
Jeff Rose, Moncton Wildcats
See also
*
1998 Memorial Cup
The 1998 Memorial Cup (branded as the 1998 Chrysler Memorial Cup for sponsorship reasons) occurred May 9–17 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. It was the 80th annual Memorial Cup competition and determined the major ...
*
1998 NHL Entry Draft
The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was the 36th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.
The last active players in the NHL from this draft class were Brian Gionta, Mi ...
*
1997–98 OHL season The 1997–98 OHL season was the 18th season of the Ontario Hockey League. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors name was reactivated when they are awarded a franchise, to play in the east division. The Detroit Whalers became the Plymouth Whalers. Eighte ...
*
1997–98 WHL season The 1997–98 WHL season was the 32nd season for the Western Hockey League (WHL). Eighteen teams completed a 72-game season. The Portland Winter Hawks won the President's Cup before going on to win the 1998 Memorial Cup.
Regular season
Final sta ...
References
Official QMJHL Websitewww.hockeydb.com/
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