Ligue De Hockey Junior Majeur Du Québec Équipes
The Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec (LHJMQ) is a major junior ice hockey league located in Quebec, Canada. The league was founded in 1969, and it currently consists of eighteen teams divided into three divisions: the East Division, the Central Division, and the West Division. The league is a part of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) along with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL).
The Teams
The eighteen teams in the LHJMQ are divided into three divisions, as mentioned earlier. The East Division consists of Baie-Comeau Drakkar, Charlottetown Islanders, Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Rimouski Océanic, and Victoriaville Tigres. The Central Division consists of Drummondville Voltigeurs, Gatineau Olympiques, Shawinigan Cataractes, Sherbrooke Phoenix, and Val-d'Or Foreurs. The West Division consists of Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, Halifax Mooseheads, Moncton Wildcats, Saint John Sea Dogs, and the two newest additions to the league, the Quebec Remparts and the Victoriaville Voltigeurs.
The Game
The LHJMQ follows the same rules as the NHL, with a few exceptions. For example, fighting is not tolerated as much as it is in the NHL. In addition, the games are divided into three periods of twenty minutes each, and ties are not allowed; if a game is tied after regulation time, a five-minute overtime period is played, with the winner being decided by the first goal scored. If neither team scores during the overtime period, the game is decided in a shootout.
The Players
Players in the LHJMQ range in age from sixteen to twenty years old. The league is considered a stepping stone to the NHL for many players, and it has produced countless NHL stars over the years. Some notable players who played in the LHJMQ include Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Mike Bossy, Guy Lafleur, Ray Bourque, and Vincent Lecavalier.
The Fans
The LHJMQ has a passionate fan base that supports their teams through thick and thin. The fans come from all walks of life and are known for their love of the game. The league has a rich history, and the fans take pride in the fact that they are part of something special.
Conclusion
The Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec (LHJMQ) is a major junior ice hockey league that has been in existence since 1969. It consists of eighteen teams divided into three divisions, and it follows the same rules as the NHL with a few exceptions. The league is a stepping stone to the NHL, and it has produced countless NHL stars over the years. The league has a passionate fan base that supports their teams through thick and thin, making it one of the most exciting hockey leagues in the world.
