Saint-Hyacinthe Laser

Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
CitySaint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
LeagueQuebec Major Junior Hockey League
Operated1989 (1989) to 1996
Home arenaStade L.P. Gaucher
Franchise history
1933-72Montreal Junior Canadiens
1972-75Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge
1975-82Montreal Juniors
1982-84Verdun Juniors
1984-89Verdun Junior Canadiens
1989-96Saint-Hyacinthe Laser
1996-PresentRouyn-Noranda Huskies

The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1989 to 1996. They played their home games at Stade L.P. Gaucher in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.

History

The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were born in 1989 after the Verdun Junior Canadiens were bought and moved to the city of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. The team played for seven years before moving to Rouyn-Noranda.

In the third year of operation, general manager Claude Lemieux was named Executive of the Year (John Horman Trophy). He rebuilt the Verdun Junior Canadiens team that struggled in last place in the QMJHL for three seasons into a club with a winning record, and was awarded for many individual achievements in the next few years. Richard Martel was awarded Coach of the Year in 1993-94 (Ron Lapointe Trophy). His assistant coach that season was Mario Pouliot.[1]

Players

The most notable player in the team's history is goaltender Martin Brodeur. He played three full seasons with the Laser, being drafted 20th overall in the 1st round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

Award winners

CHL Player of the Year

  • 1991-92 Charles Poulin

CHL Sportsman of the Year

  • 1991-92 Martin Gendron

CHL Humanitarian of the Year

Jean Béliveau Trophy
(Top Scorer)

  • 1991-92 Patrick Poulin

Michel Brière Commemorative Trophy
(Most valuable player)

  • 1991-92 Charles Poulin

Shell Cup – Offensive
(Offensive player of the year)

  • 1991-92 Martin Gendron

Raymond Lagacé Trophy
(Offensive Rookie of the Year)

  • 1993-94 Jimmy Drolet

Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy
(Most sportsmanlike player)

  • 1991-92 Martin Gendron
  • 1992-93 Martin Gendron

Paul Dumont Trophy
(Personality of the year)

  • 1991-92 Patrick Poulin

Wittnauer Plaque
(Best community involvement)

NHL alumni

Season-by-season results

Regular season

Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Pct % Goals
for		 Goals
against		 Standing
1989–90 70 35 29 6 76 0.543 299 301 7th QMJHL
1990–91 70 36 30 4 76 0.543 287 251 4th Lebel
1991–92 70 35 28 7 77 0.550 332 274 4th Lebel
1992–93 70 29 37 4 62 0.443 312 320 5th Lebel
1993–94 72 35 30 7 77 0.535 297 290 4th Lebel
1994–95 72 26 42 4 56 0.389 241 310 5th Lebel
1995–96 70 23 44 3 49 0.350 242 353 6th Lebel

Playoffs

References

  1. ^ "Richard Martel Team Staff Profile". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2019-05-10.