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Thank you to all of our viewers and we look forward to seeing you at our new internet home that is sure to be a better/more easy experience for your QMJHL news updates for the 2011-12 season and beyond!
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Major Update (8-10-11)

We are currently exploring new website hosts to serve you better ... A bigger and Better site is soon to come, Stay tuned for details when they become available !
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Less the a month!

The 2011-2012 QMJHL season will kick off in less then one month with the following games:

Thursday, September 8th:

Moncton @ Saint John 7:00PM

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Friday, September 9th

Cape Breton @ Moncton 7:00PM

Halifax @ PEI 7:00PM

Saint John @ Bathurst 7:00PM

Victoriaville @ Quebec 8:00PM

Drummondville @ Baie-Comeau 8:30PM

Val-D'Or @ Gatineau 8:30PM

Blainville-Boisbraind @ Rimouski 8:30PM

Rouyn-Noranda @ Shawinigian 8:30PM

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Saturday, September 10th

Drummondville @ Chicoutimi 5:00PM

Val-D'Or @ Shawinigian 5:00PM

Halifax @ Bathurst 7:00PM

Cape Breton @ PEI 7:00PM

Rouyn-Noranda @ Gatineau 8:00PM

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Sunday, September 11th

Blainville-Boisbraind @ Quebec 4:00PM

Chicoutimi @ Baie-Comeau 5:00PM

Victoriaville @ Rimouski 5:00PM

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See you at an arena near you soon!
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Memorial Cup Makes stop in CFB Gagetown ...

MEMORIAL CUP TO TAKE TOUR OF DUTY AT CFB GAGETOWN    The Memorial Cup was re-dedicated to all fallen Canadian Forces members in 2010 The MasterCard Memorial Cup will be continuing its summer rounds with an important stop at CFB Gagetown. The Sea Dogs, as the first Maritime champions in the trophy's 93-year history, will be hosting the coveted junior hockey trophy at CFB Gagetown on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the CANEX SuperMart location. The Memorial Cup was established in 1919 in remembrance of the many soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice for Canada in the First World War. As a means to honour their sacrifices, the Memorial Cup was re-dedicated to all fallen Canadian Forces members in 2010. This event will be open to the public.

Former QMJHL All-stars Birthday

Now playing with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, Former QMJHL Rimouski player Sidney Crosby is celebrating his 24th Birthday Today. You can help Celebrate with him with the has tag on twitter #happybirthdaysid
 
 

Wave of color change for Gatineau?

The Gatineau Olympiques will reconnect with the colors they wore when they raised the first of their seven bowls of the President in 1985-1986. Tout comme à l'époque où Luc Robitaille, Guy Rouleau et Joe Foglietta sévissaient pour instaurer la tradition gagnante des Olympiques de Hull, la prochaine génération des Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Raphaël Lafontaine et Mathieu Gagnon vont revêtir le gris, l'argent et le noir dès septembre prochain. As in the days when Luc Robitaille, Guy Rouleau and Joe Foglietta rampant to build winning tradition of the Hull Olympiques, the next generation of Pageau Jean-Gabriel, Raphael and Mathieu Gagnon Lafontaine will wear the gray, silver and Black next September.
 
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2012 QMJHL predictions

Who we think will win the 2012 presidents cup .. Same as our NHL predictions

Saint John - 15.5%
Blainville-Boisbriand - 11.2%
Gatineau - 10.3%
Quebec - 9.4%
Drummondville - 8.1%
Shawinigan - 7.4%
Victoriaville - 7.1%
Rimouski - 6.1%
Chicoutimi - 5.0%
PEI - 4.3%
Bathurst - 4.1%
Moncton - 3.5%
Cape Breton - 3.1%
Halifax - 2.7%
Val-D'Or - 1.1%
Rouyn-Noranda - 0.9%
Baie-Comeau - 0.2%

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2012 Stanley Cup Predictions are in!

The 2011 Stanley cup champions are the Boston Bruins, will they get it in 2012? Were saying no.

After piecing together information from last season, and some new bits and pieces the teams picked up this summer we have compiled a list of who we think are top contenders. Numbers in brackets are there chance at winning in % (Out of 100)

In no particular order, here is our list!

Vancouver - (21.9%)
Philadelphia - (14.8%)
Tampa Bay - (7.9%)
Chicago - (0.9%)
Minnesota - (0.6%)
Calgary - (1.5%)
Edmonton - (0.8%)
Florida - (0.1%)
Winnipeg - (8.6%)
Toronto - (0.3%)
Ottawa - (0.1%)
Anaheim - (0.5%)
Phoenix - (0.0%)
NY Rangers - (2.4%)
NY Islanders - (2.9%)
Boston - (0.2%)
Buffalo - (5.1%)
Montreal - (5.3%)
Washington - (9.9%)
Dallas - (0.0%)
Detroit - (1.3%)
Pittsburgh - (0.9%)
Carolina - (0.9%)
San Jose - (3.6%)
St Louis - (0.0%)
New Jersey - (0.9%)
Nashville - (0.0%)
LA - (0.5%)
Colorado - (4.1%)
Columbus - (4.0%)

What are your predictions? We want to hear them!
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Sea Dogs to open up new season VS NB rivals

The 2011 Memorial cup champions have barely had time to let it all sink in .. And they know who they will open there 2011-12 season against.

On Thursday, September 8th 2011 Harbour Station will most likely be sold out, not because of the sea dogs raising there championship banners because the team has announced it will not be doing that until October 29th, The game is against one of the most hated teams in Sea Dog fans eyes.

If you have not already figured it out, The first QMJHL game of the season will be another chapter of the "Battle of New Brunswick". Saint John VS Moncton. Dogs VS Cats. Use any term you want to, but one thing is for sure. The first battle of the year between the two most recent QMJHL champions will be nothing short of fantastic.

Although no championship banners will fly, The team has announced there will be a pre-game ceremony allowing fans to get one last look at the presidents and memorial cup before they have to send them back to there league offices. Fans will also be able to get there photo taken with both of the cups.

Last year was another year of firsts for the newest New Brunswick based QMJHL team, and there hoping this will be a year of seconds ...

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