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02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Tim Bozon, Kamloops Blazers
Kamloops Blazers forward Tim Bozon spoke with HF at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Dan Marr, Central Scouting
HF spoke with first-year Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Andrew Ryan, Halifax Mooseheads
Halifax Mooseheads forward Andrew Ryan spoke with HF at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Matt Finn, Guelph Storm
Guelph Storm defenseman Matt Finn is the guest on this HF Podcast from the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Lukas Sutter, Saskatoon Blades
Saskatoon Blades forward Lukas Sutter is the guest on this HF Podcast from the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Scott Kosmachuk, Guelph Storm
Guelph Storm forward Scott Kosmachuk is the guest on this HF Podcast
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Griffin Reinhart, Edmonton Oil Kings
This 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game podcast features defenseman Griffin Reinhart
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Brendan Gaunce, Belleville Bulls
Belleville Bulls forward Brendan Gaunce is the guest from the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Propsects Game - Brandon Whitney, Victoriaville Tigres
Goaltender Brandon Whitney talks to HF at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
02-01-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Propsects Game - Matt Dumba, Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels defenseman Matt Dumba speaks with HF at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
01-31-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Ryan Huska, Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets head coach Ryan Huska is the guest for this HF Podcast from the Top Propsects Game
01-31-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Chandler Stephenson, Regina Pats
HF caught up with Regina Pats forward Chandler Stephenson following the Skills Competition at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
01-31-2012 - HF Podcast: 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game - Tanner Pearson, Barrie Colts
Tanner Pearson of the Barrie Colts spoke with HF at the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game
01-11-2012 - Video: 2012 WJC, Div. 1 Group A - Roman Grabarenko, Belarus
Belarus defenseman Roman Grabarenko was named that country's top player at the 2012 WJC
01-04-2012 - Influence of CHL Import Draft felt around the hockey world
Every summer, a few days after the NHL Entry Draft, another less-heralded draft takes place that may have a comparable impact on the process of shuttling young hockey talent along the path to becoming NHL players.
12-28-2011 - Top 10 NHL draft-eligible QMJHL prospects for 2012
At the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, 22 QMJHL players were selected including five players picked in the first round.
11-09-2011 - Russia completes two-game sweep of QMJHL in 5-4 shootout win
Russia took the second Subway Super Series game from the QMJHL
11-07-2011 - Nothing small about play of Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Jean-Gabriel Pageau is the face of the Gatineau Olympiques. He led the team in scoring last year with 79 points in 67 games, helped them reach the QMJHL finals, and now has 17 goals in only 14 games.
09-07-2011 - QMJHL 2011-12 season preview
The Saint John Sea Dogs look to repeat the success they had in 2010-11.
07-14-2011 - QMJHL 2011 draft review
22 players were drafted out of the QMJHL in 2011.
06-22-2011 - 2011 prospects: Nathan Beaulieu showing maturity on and off the ice
Nathan Beaulieu has shown immense physical and personal maturity over the past three seasons.
06-22-2011 - 2011 prospects: Consistency biggest hurdle for Zack Phillips
Forward prospect Zack Phillips saw his draft stock skyrocket over the 2010-11 season.
06-17-2011 - 2011 prospects: Jonathan Huberdeau vying for top prospect spot in QMJHL
Far from a high profile prospect at the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Jonathan Huberdeau dramatically improved his status in the eyes of the public, the media, and more importantly the scouting community.
06-16-2011 - 2011 Draft: QMJHL top draft eligible prospects
The 2011 crop of draft eligible QMJHL players is a bumper crop of top end talent with as many as seven players having their names mentioned as potential first round candidates.
06-15-2011 - 2011 prospects: Play speaks volumes for quiet Couturier
Sean Couturier has been one of the top-ranked forward prospects all season.
06-01-2011 - 2011 Prospects: Busy summer ahead for Ryan Tesink
Hockey's Future caught up with Tesink prior to the 2011 Memorial Cup Championship game in Mississauga.
05-31-2011 - Saint John emerges as Memorial Cup victor
The Saint John Sea Dogs showed off their deep and immense talent at the 2011 Memorial Cup, going 3-1 during the tournament.
05-06-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Championships Edition
A discussion of the championship series taking place in the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL
04-11-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Playoff Edition
A look back at the first round of the CHL playoffs, as well as some discussion of the second round
03-23-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 28
In this podcast, we take a look at some notable battles in the opening round of the CHL playoffs
03-17-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 27
This HF Podcast takes a look at the top forward and league MVP's in the CHL
03-08-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 26
In this HF Podcast, a look at the top defenseman and goaltender in each of the CHL leagues
03-03-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 25
The CHL playoff races are the focus of this HF Podcast
02-24-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 24
A look at how some of the CHL trade deadline deals have worked out for a few of the involved teams
02-17-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 22
2011 NHL Draft goaltending prospects is the subject of this HF Podcast
02-10-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 21
This week's HF Podcast is a grab bag edition, with the writers picking their topics
02-09-2011 - Top 10 drafted defensemen in the QMJHL
First-rounders Simon Despres and Brandon Gormley are tops among the QMJHL's drafted defensemen.
02-02-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 20
The CHL's top offensive defensemen is the subject matter for this HF Podcast
01-26-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 19
A look at some 2012 NHL Draft prospects of note in the CHL
01-19-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 18
This week's podcast is the 2011 CHL Top Prospects Game edition
01-19-2011 - Team Orr scores decisive win over Team Cherry
Guest coach Doug Gilmour continues Team Orr's mastery over Team Cherry with a 7-1 win
01-18-2011 - 2011 Draft eligible players will look to impress at CHL Top Prospects Game
The annual Home Hardware CHL Top Prospects game is a veritable buffet of talent for NHL franchises looking to restock their cupboards.
01-13-2011 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 17
Discussion of some top performers in the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL plus the trade deadline
01-05-2011 - HF Podcast: Ross McLean, ISS
A discussion of the WJC, 2011 NHL Draft prospects, and the Under-17 Challenge
12-23-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 14
This HF Podcast focuses on some top performers in those leagues, plus more 2011 WJC discussion
12-17-2010 - 2011 WJC: Team Canada built to beat Americans in Buffalo
Team Canada has announced their roster for the upcoming WJCs in Buffalo.
12-14-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 13
This weeks CHL podcast includes more WJC discussion, plus a bit of QMJHL trade deadline talk
12-08-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 12
The main topic of this HF Podcast is Team Canada's WJC Selection Camp
12-01-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 11
This HF podcast provides a look at some of the notable teams in the CHL
11-27-2010 - The Best Game on Ice is in Your Junior Arena and Fueled by Your Dreams
HF writer Jason Menard provides some insight into his love of junior hockey
11-24-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 10
A discussion of the 2011 NHL Draft preliminary rankings released by Central Scouting
11-16-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 9
A look at top CHL performers from the past week, plus some Super Series discussion
11-08-2010 - 2010 Subway Super Series, QMJHL preview
Although the QMJHL is often thought of as the weaker sister league to its fellow leagues farther west, the impact of their players at the international level should not be dismissed.
11-04-2010 - HF Podcast: CHL Prospect RoundUp, Week 7
A rundown of newsmakers, noteworthy or otherwise, from the three CHL leagues
06-23-2010 - 2010 prospects: Jakub Culek and Petr Straka
A pair of Czech import players who are both eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
06-22-2010 - 2010 prospects: Mathieu Corbeil
Mathieu Corbeil of the Halifax Mooseheads is a 6'6 goaltender.
06-18-2010 - 2010 prospects: Kirill Kabanov
The curious case of Kirill Kabanov.
06-17-2010 - QMJHL Top 15 for the 2010 draft
Brandon Gormley is expected to be the first QMJHLer drafted this year.
05-07-2010 - 2010 prospects: Brandon Gormley
Gormley has been a staple on the Wildcats blue line since he was taken first overall in the 2008 QMJHL Entry Draft.
04-12-2010 - Late-starting Hoffman now out in front
Hoffman, a late bloomer, won the QMJHL MVP award.
04-06-2010 - Top 10 QMJHL drafted wingers
Dmitri Kugryshev is the top-rated drafted winger in the QMJHL.
03-01-2010 - QMJHL top drafted goaltenders
The QMJHL goaltender factory may not have closed its doors for good, but it is definitely operating under reduced staffing since its heyday in the 1990s.
02-23-2010 - HF Podcast: QMJHL Roundup
A discussion of the QMJHL playoff race and prospects with HF's Kevin Forbes
02-02-2010 - Top 10 QMJHL drafted defensemen
Marco Scandella tops the list of drafted defensemen in the QMJHL
12-24-2009 - Top 10 QMJHL for the 2010 draft
The QMJHL could enjoy another strong year at the draft with a number of talented players ready to pursue their NHL dream.
12-12-2009 - HF Podcast: Saint John Sea Dogs, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with HF's Kevin Forbes, where we discuss the red-hot Saint John Sea Dogs
12-11-2009 - HF Podcast: Saint John Sea Dogs
HF writer Kevin Forbes fills us in on all that is good about the Saint John Sea Dogs in part 1 of this podcast
11-10-2009 - Lighting It Up, November 2009
A look at QMJHL and OHL prospects.
09-17-2009 - QMJHL 2009-10 prospects preview
A look at the 18 QMJHL clubs and what they might expect from the 2009-10 season from a personnel perspective.
09-13-2009 - Q&A with Charles-Olivier Roussel
Charles-Olivier Roussel is one of many 2009 draft picks attending his first NHL camp this week.
06-25-2009 - 2009 prospects: Eric Gelinas
2009 draft-eligible prospect Eric Gelinas endured a tumultuous year in 2008-09.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: Simon Despres
A defenseman for the Saint John Sea Dogs, Simon Despres is one of the top 2009 draft eligible prospects from the QMJHL.
06-24-2009 - 2009 prospects: David Gilbert
Just finishing his first full season in the QMJHL, 2009 draft-eligible David Gilbert is set to make the lives of opposing goaltenders miserable.
06-13-2009 - Top 25 QMJHL prospects for 2009
The 2009 draft class from the QMJHL features plenty of defensemen.
04-30-2009 - 2009 prospects: Olivier Roy
A young goaltender with a bright future, Olivier Roy finished his second year as Cape Breton's starting net minder and is now preparing for the draft.
03-18-2009 - QMJHL Top 20 prospects, drafted and undrafted
Patrice Cormier, a prospect of the New Jersey Devils, is atop this ranking of QMJHL players.
12-26-2008 - Top 10 QMJHL prospects for 2009
After being shut out of the first round in 2008, the QMJHL boasts a handful of players who will be vying for a spot among the first 30 called in 2009.
09-11-2008 - QMJHL prospects 2008-09 season preview
Entering the 40th season of QMJHL hockey, there are plenty of story lines.
07-17-2008 - Q&A with Peter Delmas
Selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, this 18-year-old from Allison, Ontario is already considered one of the best young puck stoppers in the team’s system.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Kevin Poulin
Once thought to be the top goaltender in the draft, Poulin saw his stock fall dramatically during the 2007-08 season.
06-19-2008 - Top 20 QMJHL Prospects for 2008
The 2008 draft class from the QMJHL is not expected to be as strong as it has been in recent years.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Cormier, Cornet & Neron
Teammates on the Rimouski Oceanic, Philippe Cornet, Patrice Cormier and Alexandre Neron each faced a challenging 2007-08 season and now are hoping to rebound, starting with being selected at the NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2008 - 2008 prospects: Kelsey Tessier & Mikhail Stefanovich
Two of the top 2008 eligibles from the QMJHL are teammates Kelsey Tessier and Mikhail Stefanovich of the Quebec Remparts.
03-11-2008 - Top 10 QMJHL 2008 eligibles
An alphabetical look at some of the top prospects in the QMJHL for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
01-22-2008 - 2008 prospects: Robert Mayer
Mayer plays for the Saint John Sea Dogs and also represented Switzerland at the recent World Junior Championship in Prague.
10-04-2007 - QMJHL 2007-08 season preview
The 2007-08 season should see a significant change in the balance of power among many of the teams in the QMJHL.
09-09-2007 - Q&A with Pierre-Cedric Labrie
HF talks to the newest kid in the Canucks prospects cupboard.
06-22-2007 - Top 20 QMJHL Prospects for the 2007 Draft
While the QMJHL may not always get the same amount of credit for producing NHL talent as its fellow CHL leagues, this year's crop of draft eligible players feature plenty of talent.
06-22-2007 - 2007 Prospects: Kevin Marshall
A true warrior on the ice, Kevin Marshall of the Lewiston MAINEiacs is at his best when he is throwing opponents off their game due to his punishing play.
06-18-2007 - 2007 prospects: Q&A with Angelo Esposito
Angelo Esposito is one of most talented playmakers eligible for this weekend's draft.
06-18-2007 - 2007 prospects: Jakub Voracek
Jakub Voracek looks to be on track to be the first QMJHL player selected at this weekend's draft.
06-11-2007 - 2007 Prospects: Q&A with Ruslan Bashkirov
Ruslan Bashkirov had an excellent rookie season with the QMJHL Quebec Remparts in 2006-07.
05-26-2007 - 2007 Prospects: David Perron
In his first season of major junior hockey, 18-year-old David Perron is turning heads as the 2007 NHL Entry Draft approaches.
05-24-2007 - 2007 prospects: Q&A with Patrick Cusack
Lewiston MAINEiac defenseman Patrick Cusack spoke to HF about tonight's big game at the Memorial Cup and his future.
04-19-2007 - QMJHL playoff update
Three of the top four teams in the regular season standings remain in the QMJHL playoffs, featuring numerous players who played in last year's Memorial Cup and WJHC.
01-07-2007 - QMJHL preliminary Top 10 prospects for 2007 Entry Draft
In a year when as many as five or six QMJHLers have a shot at the first round, 25 or 30 in all having their names called on draft day is not out of the question.
12-23-2006 - 2007 prospects: Logan MacMillan
Logan MacMillan is in his second year with the Mooseheads and has shown remarkable improvement in his short time in the Q.
10-18-2006 - Q&A with Bryce Swan
See action in only 34 games with the Halifax Mooseheads because of three separate injuries last year, Swan is looking forward to a full year.
09-19-2006 - QMJHL East Division preview
As the 2006-07 QMJHL regular season begins, there will likely be some wholesale changes in regards to the final standings at the end of this season as compared to last, as is traditional in the up-and-down world of junior hockey.
09-19-2006 - QMJHL West Division preview
In the West, the defending Memorial Cup champions, the Quebec Remparts, are returning nearly the full roster from last season, headlined by potential first overall draft pick in 2007 Angelo Esposito.
07-10-2006 - Q&A with Chad Denny
Defenseman Chad Denny impresses the crowd at Thrashers Prospect Development Camp.
06-28-2006 - Q&A with Mathieu Carle
Like most Quebeckers, Mathieu Carle grew up watching and cheering for the Montreal Canadiens.
06-22-2006 - QMJHL Top 30 prospects for the 2006 Entry Draft
Centerman Derick Brassard leads a good crop of QMJHL players for 2006.
06-11-2006 - 2006 prospects: Derick Brassard
Born on September 22, 1987, Derick Brassard missed the opportunity to be drafted at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by only seven days.
06-11-2006 - 2006 Memorial Cup wrap up
This year’s Memorial Cup was one of high profile coaches and two strong teams from the QMJHL who battled it out in the finals, with Patrick Roy’s Quebec Remparts taking home the title.
05-30-2006 - ISS QMJHL 2006 Draft preview
A look at the top five prospects for the QMJHL draft.
05-27-2006 - 2006 prospects: Q&A with Joey Ryan
A top prospect in the upcoming 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Ryan prides himself on his physical play although he is able to contribute in other areas of the game as well.
05-23-2006 - Q&A with Martins Karsums
Hockey’s Future talks with the Bruins prospect the day after the team signed him and his Moncton Wildcats won their second straight game in the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
05-22-2006 - Memorial Cup Q&A with Patrick Roy
Rookie QMJHL coach and future Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy spoke with Hockey's Future on an off day for his Quebec Remparts team at the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
05-20-2006 - 2006 prospects: Q&A with Maxime Lacroix
Although he had a mediocre regular season, forward Maxime Lacroix has seen his role and importance to his Quebec Remparts team increase during the playoffs.
01-18-2006 - QMJHL preview for CHL Top Prospects game
After two players pulled out of the game due to injury, and one QMJHLer was added to fill one of the holes, ten Quebec League players will be participating.
12-29-2005 - 2006 WJC: Q&A with Luc Bourdon
Bourdon is currently playing for Canada at the World Junior Championships, where the team is 2-0 after wins over Finland and Switzerland.
10-21-2005 - Quiet Bourdon racks up more miles in final year in QMJHL
Back in Val D'Or for another year of junior, Luc Bourdon is a near lock for the 2006 WJC team.
10-15-2005 - Alexander Radulov is making his way straight to his goal: the NHL
Nashville Predators 2004 first rounder Alexander Radulov is enjoying great success in the QMJHL this season, as he prepares for the jump to the NHL in 2006.
10-06-2005 - 2007 Prospects: Angelo Esposito, 16-year-old standout (Part 2)
Scouts comment on what makes this Quebec Remparts player so special.
10-02-2005 - 2007 Prospects: Angelo Esposito, 16-year-old standout (Part 1)
Quebec Remparts 16-year-old phenom Angelo Esposito has demonstrated so far that he could help junior hockey fans pass through the grief caused by Crosby’s departure for the NHL.
09-14-2005 - LaVallee carried into Thrashers camp
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Jordan LaVallee, selected 116th in the 2005 NHL entry draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.
09-11-2005 - Yandle decides to suit up with Moncton
Phoenix Coyotes prospect Keith Yandle has decided not to go the college route, but instead to head to the QMJHL to play for the Moncton Wildcats.
09-10-2005 - Q&A with Kevin Cormier
Phoenix Coyotes prospect Kevin Cormier will play his second season with the Halifax Mooseheads in 2005-06.
06-07-2005 - ISS 2005 QMJHL Draft Preview- Buy it now!
The QMJHL Draft will be held this weekend, so purchase the PDF version of ISS's QMJHL Draft Preview to get all the information you'll need for this draft.
05-31-2005 - Rimouski Oceanic Memorial Cup review
Player by player review of drafted and draft-eligible prospects of the Rimouski Oceanic in the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-28-2005 - Q&A with Mark Tobin
Tampa Bay prospect Mark Tobin is a crash and bang winger who brings a physical element to the second line of the Rimouski Oceanic.
05-17-2005 - QMJHL Top 40 prospects for the 2005 draft
Profiles of 40 players who may be taken in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
05-05-2005 - QMJHL finals preview
The top two teams in the QMJHL face-off for the President's Cup, as Sidney Crosby and the Rimouski Oceanic face his hometown Halifax Mooseheads.
04-20-2005 - QMJHL semi-finals preview
The QMJHL semi-finals are set, with the Rimouski Oceanic playing the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, and the Halifax Mooseheads battling the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.
04-03-2005 - Adam Pineault proves himself in QMJHL
After a full season in major junior, Adam Pineault is showing why many considered him worthy of a first round selection.
03-31-2005 - Latvian duo excels in Moncton
Boston Bruins draft pick Martins Karsums and draft-eligible Oskars Bartulis make up a key part of Moncton's team, currently in the QMJHL playoffs.
03-26-2005 - Q&A with Allan Power of the Moncton Wildcats
Allan Power, Director of Hockey Operations for the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats, talks about about player movement and the career potential of some of the team’s current players.
03-21-2005 - Goulet thrives after trade to Moncton
Edmonton Oilers 2004 pick Stephane Goulet has picked up his game after coming over to the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL.
03-15-2005 - Q&A with Martin Houle
Flyers goaltending prospect Martin Houle will get his chance to lead the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in this year's playoffs.
03-10-2005 - 2005 Prospects: Ryan Mior
2005 eligible goaltender Ryan Mior is now the starting netminder for the PEI Rocket.
03-09-2005 - Prospects make Mooseheads a strong contender for the playoffs
Petr Vrana, Marc-Andre Bernier, Jimmy Sharrow, Francois-Pierre Guenette are just four of the ten NHL draftees in the stacked Halifax lineup.
03-07-2005 - Vagner making most of second chance with the Hurricanes
The former first round pick of the Dallas Stars is trying to put past disappointments behind him and turn pro in North America as his Q career winds down.
02-02-2005 - Q&A with Corey Crawford
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Corey Crawford's 2.28 GAA and .925 save percentage, both place him second in the QMJHL among starting goaltenders.
01-19-2005 - Injured Graham hopes to be back in 5-6 weeks
Bruce Graham was having his best career major junior season this season when he went down with a broken bone in his foot in early January.
01-16-2005 - Q&A with Marc-Andre Bernier
Halifax Moosehead Marc-Andre Bernier is one of many 2003 draftees facing an uncertain future next season.
01-07-2005 - Q&A with Nick Fugere
Rugged winger Nick Fugere has seven goals and 16 points thus far in the QMJHL season with the Gatineau Olympiques.
12-29-2004 - QMJHL import players shine for their countries at the WJC
Eight QMJHL players among the rosters of Russia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, including Alexander Radulov. A look at how they are faring.
12-12-2004 - Q&A with Josh Hennessy
San Jose Sharks Josh Hennessy is currently eighth in QMJHL scoring with 42 points in 31 games.
12-09-2004 - Picard's progress on schedule in Lewiston
Blue Jackets prospect Alexandre Picard started off slowly this season, but currently sits in the top ten in QMJHL goal scoring and in the league’s top 15 for points.
12-06-2004 - 2005 Prospects: Alex Bourret
With 30 games played so far this season, the 5’10, 210-pound center has 45 points with Lewiston, which places him fourth in league scoring.
11-30-2004 - "Q"uest for gold
HF writer Eric Forest sizes up the QMJHL's chances for representation at the WJC.
11-28-2004 - Wild prospect Khudobin a winner
Minnesota Wild prospect Anton Khudobin is further profiled by Simon Richard.
11-27-2004 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
HF writer Matt MacInnis spoke with San Jose prospect Steve Bernier after a recent QMJHL game.
11-22-2004 - Q&A with Nathan Saunders
Anaheim draftee Nathan Saunders is leading the leading the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats blueline.
11-18-2004 - Top 10 2005 eligibles from the QMJHL
A third of the way into the 2004-05 season, Sidney Crosby headlines a deep crop of eligible QMJHL players for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
11-13-2004 - Pouliot finally recovered from abdominal injury
Oilers prospect Marc-Antoine Pouliot has finally recovered from abdominal injury that has hindered him.
10-31-2004 - Patrick Roy’s passion now placed in junior hockey (Part 2)
NHL legend Patrick Roy talks more about his involvement with the QMJHL Quebec Remparts.
10-30-2004 - Patrick Roy’s passion now placed in junior hockey (Part 1)
NHL legend Patrick Roy talks about his involvement with the QMJHL Quebec Remparts, as co-owner and vice-president of hockey operations.
10-28-2004 - Alexander Radulov adapting to the North American game
Born on July 5th, 1986 deep inside Russia, Alexander Radulov was barely 18 years old when he left his native country to move to Quebec City last summer. His maturity beyond those years is evident, however.
10-25-2004 - 2005 Prospects: Alexandre Vincent
Chicoutimi Sagueneens goaltender Alexandre Vincent, draft eligible in 2005, ranks fourth in GAA in the QMJHL.
10-15-2004 - 2005 Prospects: Guillaume Latendresse back on the ice
High touted 2005 NHL prospect Guillaume Latendresse is back on the ice with QMJHL Drummondville Voltigeurs after a serious shoulder injury.
10-12-2004 - Ellis-Plante takes rookie camp experience into new season
Julien Ellis-Plante talks about his experience at the Canucks mini-camp and his goals for the new QMJHL season.
09-19-2004 - QMJHL West Division preview
Prospects to watch in the QMJHL West Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
09-17-2004 - QMJHL East Division preview
Prospects to watch in the QMJHL East Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
09-16-2004 - QMJHL Maritime Division preview
Prospects to watch in the QMJHL Maritime Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
08-07-2004 - Pineault prepares for move to the QMJHL
An in-depth look at Columbus Blue Jackets 46th overall selection Adam Pineault, as he prepares to make the transition from NCAA hockey to the QMJHL.
07-17-2004 - Sidney Crosby attends Kings prospect camp
Interview with 2005 eligible prospect Sidney Crosby, who is attending prospects camp with the Los Angeles Kings.
07-17-2004 - Q&A with Guillaume Desbiens
Guillaume Desbiens, a 2003 draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers out of the QMJHL, is attending his second prospects camp.
07-15-2004 - Q&A with Jimmy Sharrow
Jimmy Sharrow of the QMJHL Halifax Mooseheads is attending his second Atlanta Thrashers Prospects Development Camp.
07-11-2004 - QMJHL 2004 draft review
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League saw only 27 of its players get picked in the 2004 NHL Draft, a decrease of 11 over the stellar year in 2003.
06-16-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Cedrik Desjardins
A look at one of the lesser known goaltenders from the QMJHL eligible for the 2004 draft.
06-15-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Martin Houle
Despite a poor ranking, Martin Houle could be among the top 10 North American goalies to be selected in the upcoming Entry Draft.
04-29-2004 - Tremblay, Gatineau advance to QMJHL finals
In just his first season as the starting goaltender for the Gatineau Olympiques, Flyers prospect David Tremblay is heading to the QMJHL finals.
04-04-2004 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
San Jose first round pick Steve Bernier is gearing up for the playoffs with the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats.
03-27-2004 - ISS 2004 Prospect profile: Bruce Graham
Moncton Wildcats center Bruce Graham has rocketed up the draft rankings and, this month, moves into International Scouting Services' first round.
03-26-2004 - Q&A with Maxime Talbot
Maxime Talbot wasn’t chosen until the 234th spot in his draft year in 2002, which is hard to believe looking at his statistics and accolades in the QMJHL since then.
03-19-2004 - Maxime Talbot hits his stride
Center Maxime Talbot, a ninth choice of Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, is already exceeding expectations as the third leading scorer in the QMJHL this year.
03-18-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Petr Pohl
Czech-born Gatineau Olympics right winger Petr Pohl is ranked 30th among North American skaters by the CSB in the mid-term rankings.
03-13-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Julien Ellis
Interview with sixth ranked North American goaltender Julien Ellis of the QMJHL Shawinigan Cataractes.
03-09-2004 - 2005 Prospects: Guillaume Latendresse
There's another 16-year-old besides Crosby making himself known in the QMJHL, Guillaume Latendresse of the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
02-24-2004 - Dany Roussin: The overlooked Oceanic
A look at QMJHL second leading scorer Dany Roussin, drafted by the Florida Panthers.
02-23-2004 - Sidney Crosby's rookie season: Part 2, Records and landmarks
Part two in a two-part series on Sidney Crosby's rookie year, the records he will break and landmarks he will set.
02-22-2004 - Sidney Crosby's rookie season: Part 1, Crosbymania
A two-part look at Sidney Crosby's rookie season, first the attention he has gotten from fans and media alike.
02-09-2004 - 2004 QMJHL Prospects: January ranking
Lewiston forward Alexandre Picard is at the top of the heap of the QMJHL's 2004-eligible prospects for January.
01-28-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Bruce Graham
A few minutes with Moncton centerman Bruce Graham, the 40th ranked NA skater for the 2004 Entry Draft.
01-27-2004 - D'Amour develops his offensive side
Toronto 2002 draft pick Dominic D'Amour finds an offensive side to his game as a defenseman for the QMJHL Gatineau Olympiques.
01-18-2004 - Eight QMJHLers to play in 2004 Top Prospects Game
Alexandre Picard, Petr Pohl, Michal Sersen, and five others will represent the QMJHL in Wednesday's Prospects game in London, Ontario.
01-01-2004 - Zakharov leads Belarus to victory
St. Louis Blues draftee Konstantin Zakharov was selected the best forward in the WJC Division 1, Group B.
12-15-2003 - Seven QMJHL players try out for Canadian WJC team
Two goaltenders, four forwards, and one defenseman from the QMJHL were invited to try out for the Canadian WJC team.
12-15-2003 - Q&A with George Davis
Interview with Mighty Ducks draft pick George Davis, currently with the Halifax Mooseheads.
11-21-2003 - Q&A with Marc-Antoine Pouliot
Hockey's Future spoke to Oiler prospect Marc-Antoine Pouliot just before the RE/MAX games.
10-27-2003 - 2005 prospect Sidney Crosby dazzles
The hockey world is captivated by the story of the 16-year-old who is leading the QMJHL in scoring. Simon Richard reports from Quebec City.
09-24-2003 - QMJHL: Mooseheads season gets underway
Report on the start of the season and other news for the Halifax Mooseheads.
09-21-2003 - QMJHL: 2004 eligibles
A list of the most notable 2004 eligible players in the QMJHL, by team.
09-15-2003 - QMJHL: Season preview
Preview for all QMJHL teams, including new and returning players and predictions on where they will finish.
08-15-2003 - QMJHL: 2003 Draft review
Statistics on how much better the QMJHL fared in the draft than in past years, a list of all players taken, and a breakdown of the players in the first two rounds.
06-29-2003 - QMJHL: Mooseheads look to Steber to fill defensive vacancy
Jan Steber will attempt to fill the void left by departing Milan Jurcina for the Halifax Mooseheads.
06-19-2003 - QMJHL: Profile of Patrice Bergeron
Profile of Bathurst Titan forward Patrice Bergeron.
06-16-2003 - QMJHL: Alexandre Picard
Profile of defenseman Alexandre Picard.
06-01-2003 - QMJHL Review and Preview
A look at each of the teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, how their 2002-2003 season finished, which players are expected to return in 2003-2004, which draft picks the team holds for the league's annual draft, and what to expect from the clubs in 2003-2004.
05-06-2003 - Halifax/Hull QMJHL Finals Game One
Chris McCluskey gives a post-game report on game one of the QMJHL Finals games.
01-09-2003 - Halifax Mooseheads Report
The Halifax Mooseheads jumped into the QMJHL trading pool with both feet this past Monday, as they completed a monster seven-player trade with their arch regional rivals, the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.
12-10-2002 - Moosecalls
We are nearly to the halfway point in the QMJHL season, and the Halifax Mooseheads remain in a favourable position in the standings, despite having a difficult road trip last week.
11-22-2002 - Moose Tracks
Coming into the most recent bi-weekly period, Halifax had notched at least a point in eight of the previous nine games. The following four games would prove to be a great test, as Halifax...
10-29-2002 - Olympiques starting to show consistency
After struggling for the first few weeks of the season, they Olympiques are finally showing some consistency. With 11 games played, Hull had a poor record of 4 wins and 7 losses mostly because of...
10-23-2002 - Halifax Mooseheads Report
Two games. That is all it took for two-thirds of the Halifax Mooseheads top line to go down to injury. You would have thought that such a great loss of offense would have been a horrible development for...
09-26-2002 - Hull Olympiques Season Preview
Only three games into the regular season (four in reality with the game against Rouyn-Noranda that was stopped due to the large amount of penalties), and we already...
09-23-2002 - Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Season Preview
The "rebuilding" theme has gone through the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles organization since the end of last seasons run to the Conference Final where the team lost to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan....
05-23-2002 - A true Norwegian prospect 2002 NHL Entry Draft
For the 1st time in the history of the NHL Entry Draft is a Norwegian skater among the consideration as a possible 1st round pick. The speedy playmaker who spent the season in the QMJHL with the Moncton Wildcats is that player.
04-01-2002 - HF Profiles Acadie-Bathurst's Adam Russo
The Acadie-Bathurst Titan chose Adam Russo in the second round of the 2000 QMJHL draft. The Montreal native played in 35 games as a rookie, leading his team in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Russo comes out to challenge shooters very well. He's a small goalie, so good angle management is one of the keys to his....
01-17-2002 - QMJHL Lebel All-Stars double up on the Eastern Conference OHL’ers
This year's first installment of the Hershey Cup featured the talents of Jason Spezza, Nathan Robinson, Eric Staal, Patrick O'Sullivan, Pascal Leclaire and Olivier Michaud, among others.
01-06-2002 - HF Profiles Moncton's Francois Caron
Moncton Wildcats' defenseman Francois Caron is a highly touted prospect for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. He's a strong puck-moving defenseman, with a long reach and excellent vision. The Chicoutimi Sagueneens selected...
12-29-2001 - HF's Spotlight on Jackets Prospect Louis Manderville
Halifax Mooseheads' defenseman Louis Mandeville is a strong offensive defenseman with good size. He sees the ice well, and is considered by many scouts as a solid playmaking defenseman. The Columbus Blue Jackets used their ninth-round pick in the 2000 NHL entry draft to...
12-22-2001 - New Rocket Look, Same Rocket Results?
The Montreal Rocket pulled the trigger on a deal with the Quebec Remparts last Tuesday that changed the direction of the team. Whether it was for better or worse remains to be seen...
11-10-2001 - Mooseheads notes
Jason King is named the Mooseheads' Player of the Month for October. King netted 17 goals along with 5 helpers totalling 22 points in just 11 games during the month of October. It should be noted that the 20-year....
10-21-2001 - QMJHL: Two Against the Cats
Thursday night, two of the three second place teams in general standings teams met.
10-16-2001 - QMJHL Players of the Week
Vancouver Canucks draftee Jason King and undrafted goaltender Dany Dallaire; both from the Halifax Mooseheads, were respectively named Offensive Player and Defensive Player for the last week of activity in the QMJHL
10-15-2001 - Can The Drakkar do Better than Last Year?
News from Dillio Conference Champions of last year. At the beginning of the season that was the question. After ten games, it still is a question....
09-01-2001 - Interview with Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Canada's Under-18 team forward and 2002 top prospect Pierre-Marc Bouchard was willing to take a few minutes and answer my questions after the 9:4 beating of Russia. Check out!
03-22-2001 - Spring's Last Dance Begins!
The QMJHL regular season ended last Tuesday night, with Chicoutimi and Rimouski getting the last two tickets for the Spring's Last Dance. Here is the QMJHL playoffs picture and some predictions.
02-20-2001 - The Good Fight
Should no other QMJHL team claim the 20-year-old, Greenough will be free to sign with any OHL or WHL team. Mooseheads GM Marcel Patenaude avoided comment as to the performance-related reasons, if any, that may have influenced his decision on Greenough before putting him on waivers...
02-20-2001 - The Empty Nest Syndrome
The QMJHL's Maritime Division is beginning to look a lot like the NHL's Southeast Division with it's top team playing below .500 yet still winning...
02-04-2001 - The Lewiston Rocket?
With a 800,000$ deficit after only one season, the Montreal Rocket franchise of the QMJHL is thriving to survive by quiting the Maurice-Richard Arena and moving in the Molson Centre. And some are already whispering that the Rocket could soon move to Lewiston, Maine.
01-18-2001 - Kings Draftee Yannick Lehoux
This article will feature Yannick Lehoux who plays for the Baie Commeau Drakkars of the QMJHL...
08-20-2000 - State of the QMJHL with Stéphane Leroux
Stéphane Leroux, the QMJHL's analyst for Le Réseaux des Sports (RDS) answers Hockey's Future questions on the state of the QMJHL.
07-07-2000 - Behind the Bench with.....Doris Labonte
After pursuing it for 23 years, Coach Doris Labonte was finally able to lift the Memorial Cup over his head thanks to a 6-2 victory by his Rimouski Oceanic over the Barrie Colts.
01-12-1998 - Still Number One?
Vincent Lecavalier, is he will he still be number one? After a dissapointing performance in this year's World Junior Chamipionships, in which his team finished 8th, one has to ask, is he worthy of the number on spot in this June's draft...
10-08-1997 - Tracking a Future NHL Superstar: Vincent Lecavalier
Hockey 2000 has decided to keep a track on the current #1 prospect of the 1998 entry draft, Vincent Lecavalier. He is still young, but looks to be a dominant force in the future. This section , will be continously updated by senior writer Nicole Weiss, and will keep you up to date on all of Lecavaliers doings...
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