Introduction
The QMJHL is the smallest of the three Canadian junior leagues in terms of number of teams. Its teams are based in the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and it draws players from these regions as well as Newfoundland and the New England States (though the Quebec league has had more trouble recruiting Americans than either of its sister leagues). Since the departure of the Lewiston Maineiacs from Lewiston, Maine, the QMJHL is the only one of the three Canadian Hockey League leagues that does not have any teams located in the United States (the OHL has teams in Michigan and Pennsylvania while the WHL has several teams in the Pacific Northwest). The president of the QMJHL is Gilles Courteau.
The President's Cup is the championship trophy of the league. The QMJHL champion then goes on to compete in the Memorial Cup against the OHL and WHL champions, and the CHL host team.
The QMJHL had traditionally adopted a rapid and offensive style of hockey. "The Q" is known for producing more high-quality offensive players and goalies than defencemen. Former QMJHL players hold many of the Canadian Hockey League's career and single season offensive records.
Hockey Hall of Fame alumni of the QMJHL include Mario Lemieux, Guy Lafleur, Ray Bourque, Pat LaFontaine, Mike Bossy, Denis Savard, Michel Goulet, Luc Robitaille, and goaltender Patrick Roy.
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