| Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Huskies de Rouyn-Noranda | |
|---|---|
| City | Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec |
| League | Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | West |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Home arena | Aréna Glencore |
| Colours | Black, red, silver and white |
| General manager | Yannick Gaucher |
| Head coach | Steve Hartley |
| Website | www.huskies.qc.ca |
| Franchise history | |
| 1933–1972 | Montreal Junior Canadiens |
| 1972–1975 | Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge |
| 1975–1982 | Montreal Juniors |
| 1982–1984 | Verdun Juniors |
| 1984–1989 | Verdun Junior Canadiens |
| 1989–1996 | Saint-Hyacinthe Laser |
| 1996–present | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | Memorial Cup 2019 QMJHL Champions 2016, 2019 |
TheRouyn-Noranda Huskies are a Canadianjunior ice hockey team in theQuebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League based inRouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at theAréna Glencore. The Huskies finished first overall in the QMJHL, during the2007–08,2015–16 and2018–19 seasons, winning theJean Rougeau Trophy. The team has won twoPresident's Cups, and represented the QMJHL at the2016 Memorial Cup, and as the2019 Memorial Cup winners.
The Rouyn-Noranda franchise started out as theMontreal Junior Canadiens. While inMontreal, the team won threeMemorial Cups in 1950, 1969 and 1970. The team has since played inVerdun andSaint-Hyacinthe.[1][2]
On April 25, 1996, Sylvain Danis and Dave Morin, then owners of theSaint-Hyacinthe Laser, decided to transfer the team to Rouyn-Noranda. Aware that the"National Capital ofCopper" is a city which breathes hockey, they were confident that it was the best decision for the franchise. Former NHL Hall of Famers from the area includeDave Keon andJacques Laperrière.[1]
TheHuskies name was chosen to represent the tough and determined nature of the local citizens andmining community. The team is currently owned entirely by local interests and all the decisions of the sixteenshareholders are made in the interest of the team and the city which it represents.[1]
Since 1996, the Huskies have won five regular season division titles, in 1998, 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2016. Rouyn-Noranda finished first overall in the QMJHL in 2007–08 winning its firstJean Rougeau Trophy, posting 97 points in the regular season. The 2015-16 season marked the team's 20th anniversary and they posted their best record in franchise history finishing first in the QMJHL with a franchise record 113 points. The team won its firstPresident's Cup since relocating to Rouyn-Noranda in 2016.[1]
The team won its second President's Cup in the 2018-19 season, and went on to win the2019 Memorial Cup.[2]Mario Pouliot retired from his positions for health reasons on May 25, 2021. In three seasons with the Huskies, he led the team to 113 victories combined in the regular seasons and playoffs.[3]
George Parsons Trophy
Jean Béliveau Trophy
RDS Cup
Michel Bergeron Trophy
Paul Dumont Trophy
| Telus Cup – Offensive
Telus Cup – Defensive
Marcel Robert Trophy
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Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SL | Points | Pct % | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–97 | 70 | 16 | 49 | 5 | - | - | 37 | 0.264 | 174 | 324 | 7th Lebel |
| 1997–98 | 70 | 43 | 23 | 4 | - | - | 90 | 0.643 | 338 | 245 | 1st Lebel |
| 1998–99 | 70 | 36 | 23 | 11 | - | - | 83 | 0.593 | 314 | 261 | 2nd Lebel |
| 1999–2000 | 72 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 2 | - | 72 | 0.486 | 272 | 288 | 2nd West |
| 2000–01 | 72 | 43 | 22 | 5 | 2 | - | 93 | 0.632 | 318 | 251 | 2nd West |
| 2001–02 | 72 | 26 | 36 | 6 | 4 | - | 62 | 0.403 | 232 | 281 | 3rd West |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 31 | 33 | 0 | 8 | - | 70 | 0.431 | 268 | 273 | 4th West |
| 2003–04 | 70 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 4 | - | 73 | 0.493 | 260 | 265 | 3rd West |
| 2004–05 | 70 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 5 | - | 78 | 0.521 | 266 | 244 | 1st West |
| 2005–06 | 70 | 43 | 22 | - | 2 | 3 | 91 | 0.614 | 305 | 259 | 3rd West |
| 2006–07 | 70 | 36 | 27 | - | 3 | 4 | 79 | 0.564 | 265 | 266 | 6th Telus |
| 2007–08 | 70 | 47 | 20 | - | 2 | 1 | 97 | 0.693 | 294 | 238 | 1st Telus |
| 2008–09 | 68 | 30 | 30 | - | 5 | 3 | 68 | 0.441 | 210 | 245 | 3rd West |
| 2009–10 | 68 | 41 | 21 | - | 2 | 4 | 88 | 0.603 | 256 | 205 | 1st West |
| 2010–11 | 68 | 12 | 50 | - | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0.221 | 151 | 339 | 6th West |
| 2011–12 | 68 | 24 | 36 | - | 4 | 4 | 56 | 0.412 | 227 | 296 | 5th Telus West |
| 2012–13 | 68 | 40 | 24 | - | 1 | 3 | 84 | 0.618 | 283 | 255 | 2nd Telus West |
| 2013–14 | 68 | 35 | 28 | - | 3 | 2 | 75 | 0.551 | 254 | 243 | 5th Telus West |
| 2014–15 | 68 | 33 | 30 | - | 4 | 1 | 71 | 0.522 | 246 | 245 | 4th West |
| 2015–16 | 68 | 54 | 9 | - | 3 | 2 | 113 | 0.831 | 302 | 181 | 1st West |
| 2016–17 | 68 | 43 | 18 | - | 0 | 2 | 93 | 0.684 | 272 | 181 | 1st West |
| 2017–18 | 68 | 39 | 19 | - | 7 | 3 | 88 | 0.647 | 239 | 179 | 3rd West |
| 2018–19 | 68 | 59 | 8 | - | 8 | 1 | 119 | 0.875 | 320 | 138 | 1st QMJHL |
| 2019–20 | 63 | 29 | 30 | - | 2 | 2 | 62 | 0.492 | 180 | 209 | 2nd West |
| 2020–21 | 40 | 17 | 18 | - | 4 | 1 | 39 | 0.488 | 100 | 146 | 5th West |
| 2021–22 | 68 | 28 | 35 | - | 1 | 4 | 61 | 0.449 | 190 | 256 | 3rd West |
| 2022–23 | 68 | 37 | 24 | - | 4 | 3 | 81 | 0.596 | 240 | 227 | 2nd West |
| 2023–24 | 68 | 47 | 15 | - | 1 | 5 | 100 | 0.735 | 301 | 192 | 1st West |
| 2024–25 | 64 | 37 | 19 | - | 3 | 5 | 82 | 0.641 | 258 | 210 | 1st West |
2016
Finished round-robin portion in 3rd place with 1–2 record.
DefeatedRed Deer Rebels 3–1 in semifinal.
Lost toLondon Knights 3–2 in final. Finished 2nd place inMemorial Cup.
2019
Finished round-robin portion in 3rd place with 2–1 record.
DefeatedGuelph Storm 6–4 in semifinal.
DefeatedHalifax Mooseheads 4–2 in final.Won Memorial Cup.