The QMJHL has been the premiere league for innovation on player safety over the past couple seasons by enacting harsher penalties for fights. Now they have

After 13 games Brandon Lavoie has left the QMJHL, after an unsuccessful stint in Victoriaville. Lavoie, 18, had registered an .874 save percentage between

If entry draft picks are called 'magic beans', then import draft picks are complete voodoo. Some players are able to dominate from their first game and others

Standing at fifth in defensive point scoring with 34 points (8+26) across 41 games, Chicoutimi Saguenéens defenseman Loic Usereau has had a strong overage

With last month's sale of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan's and confirmed relocation of the team to St. John's, Newfoundland, there was much speculation on what the

Not many major junior players are able to break the 250 game mark. However, Victoriaville Tigres blueliner Francesco Iasenza is one of ten active players with

The Acadie-Bathurst Titan have been a rollercoaster of a story this season. From the rough pre-season outlook, to the confirmed relocation to Newfoundland,

The QMJHL has announced the Around the Maritimes Podcast, and hosts Matthew Boucher and Mavs Gillis secured a massive guest for the first episode -- the head

Here are all the roster moves that have happened today, on January 19th, 2025. Saint John Sea Dogs Cut overage goaltender Charles-Edward Gravel 2024-25: .914

Last night Quebec Remparts (2) - Moncton Wildcats (3) QUE 2025 NHL draft eligible G Louis-Antoine Denault (39/42), C Nathan Quinn (0+1) 2026 NHL draft eligible

Last week's rankings Hot Moncton Wildcats (▬4): The Wildcats remain at the top, and for good reason. They may have dropped a game last week, but are 9-1-0 in

The QMJHL's all-time point leader among active players, Moncton Wildcats forward Markus Vidicek has committed to Quinnipiac University for the 2025/26 season.

Charlottetown Islanders blueliner Thomas Sirman has found a landing spot for next season, committing to Queen's University in Kingston. Sirman, 20, has 10

Recently departed Blainville-Boisbriand Armada overage goaltender Remi Delafontaine has taken his talents to the University of New Brunswick for the remainder

NHL Central Scouting has released its second watchlist for the 2025 NHL Draft. The list features two QMJHLers within the Top 15, Moncton Wildcats centerman

Here are all the roster moves that have happened today, on January 12th, 2025. Moncton Wildcats Cut 2006-born left winger Isaiah Shantz (0 in 21) Sherbrooke

Here are all the roster moves that have happened today, on January 10th, 2025. Baie-Comeau Drakkar Signed 2005-born forward Skogan Schrott (Michigan Tech NCAA

Last night Drummondville Voltigeurs (4) - Halifax Mooseheads (3) Drummondville Voltigeurs Tampa Bay Lightning prospect RW Ethan Gauthier (1+0), extends his

Here are all the roster moves that have happened today, on January 9th, 2025. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada Signed overage forward Zackary Lavoie 2024-25: 20

Last night Charlottetown Islanders (3) - Acadie-Bathurst Titan (1) Charlottetown islanders Overage LW Simon Hughes (1+0), continues three game point streak

Last week's rankings Hot Shawinigan Cataractes (▲3): After a hot start to the season and a subsequent cooling period, the Cataractes have found their game

The changes don't end with yesterday's trade deadline as teams are still determining their final rosters for the back-half of the 2024-25 season.

The Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL have announced the signing of long-time QMJHL goaltender and Montreal Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. Miller, 20, was

With the QMJHL deadline coming and now going, let's try and unpack what exactly just happened. Moncton Wildcats - Arbiters of Chaos The Halifax Mooseh... I

After trading their captain a short day ago, the Wildcats have traded for Tampa Bay Lightning prospect defenseman Dyllan Gill from the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies

With the 2024-25 QMJHL trade deadline approaching at 12 PM, here's a refresher on all the deals that have occurred this final trade period. Dec 16: Rimouski

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The Shawinigan Cataractes have acquired forward Yoan Loshing from the Moncton Wildcats in exchange for a 2026 second round pick and a 2026 third round pick.

The Charlottettown Islanders have dropped two skaters ahead of Monday's trade deadline period. They have dropped four-season veteran defender Anton

The Saint John Sea Dogs announced that they have signed 2025 NHL draft eligible defenseman John Lumsden. Lumsden, 17, had 29 points (2+27) over 31 games with

The Halifax Mooseheads announced that overage defenseman Brady Schultz has committed to Quinnipiac University for the 2025-26 season. Schultz, 20, has eight

The fourteenth week of QMJHL action kicks off with a single contest, a match between the Shawinigan Cataractes and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Both teams are

Last week's rankings Hot Gatineau Olympiques (▲3): After 10 weeks at the bottom of the power rankings, the Olympiques have moved mountains, picking up five

At the half way point of the 2024-25 QMJHL season, there's enough of a runway to determine whether a player has been actually good instead of a fluke, or a

This past month, a number of teams have debuted special theme and third jerseys. These teams include: Acadie-Bathurst Titan Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

The San Jose Barracuda announced on Twitter/X that they have signed goaltender Samuel St-Hilaire to an amateur try out agreement.  St-Hilaire, 20, has amassed

As the New Year quickly approaches, what better time to look at the five stories that drew in the greatest response from you all. 5. Former first rounder Jakub

The Saint John Sea Dogs have announced that recent 26th overall pick, defender Cruz Scanzano, has left the team. Scanzano, 16, had two assists over 13 games

The QMJHL returns from the winter holiday break with eight gifts, the first one opening at 3 PM EST featuring the No. 1 Moncton Wildcats against the No. 11

Last week's rankings Hot Moncton Wildcats (▲1): After falling behind Drummondville, Moncton picked up two big wins ahead of the Winter break -- pulling ahead

The Halifax Mooseheads have come to terms with prospect goaltender Nick Cirka. Cirka, 16, played 25 games with the US Prep Taft School, posting a .892 last

Latvia has made history, thanks in no small part to the performances of three of their QMJHL stars. After being historically outscored 44-4 in all previous

After being pre-emptively labelled as the Montreal Canadiens' sole pick from the QMJHL at the draft by Habs Director of Player Personnel Martin Lapointe, Mikus

The Rimouski Océanic have acquired 6-foot-4 goaltender Mathis Langevin from the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, in exchange for a 2025 third (originally from Bathurst)

With the QMJHL trade period opening with a swarm of trades, here are the smaller deals that have occurred thus far that might have gone under the radar.

The World Junior Hockey Championships start today in Ottawa at 12 PM EST, and the prestigious Under-20 tournament will feature lots of action with four games

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After 13 games with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, it would appear that overager Charles-Antoine Lavallee's time with the squad might have come to an end.

The Gatineau Olympiques have announced their first NCAA commitment as captain Jeremie Minville commits to Bowling Green. Minville, 20, has 33 points (19+13)