Saint-Hyacinthe Laser


The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1989 to 1996. They played their home games at Stade L.P. Gaucher in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.

History

The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were born in 1989 after the Verdun Junior Canadiens were bought and moved to the city of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. The team played for seven years before moving to Rouyn-Noranda.
In the third year of operation, general manager Claude Lemieux was named Executive of the Year. He rebuilt the Verdun Junior Canadiens team that struggled in last place in the QMJHL for three seasons into a club with a winning record, and was awarded for many individual achievements in the next few years. Richard Martel was awarded Coach of the Year in 1993-94. His assistant coach that season was Mario Pouliot.

Players

The most notable player in the team's history is goaltender Martin Brodeur. He played three full seasons with the Laser, being drafted 20th overall in the 1st round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

Award winners

CHL Player of the Year1991-92 Charles Poulin
CHL Sportsman of the Year1991-92 Martin Gendron
CHL Humanitarian of the Year1994-95 David-Alexandre Beauregard
Jean Béliveau Trophy1991-92 Patrick Poulin
Michel Brière Commemorative Trophy1991-92 Charles Poulin
Shell Cup – Offensive1991-92 Martin Gendron
Raymond Lagacé Trophy1993-94 Jimmy Drolet
Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy1991-92 Martin Gendron1992-93 Martin Gendron
Paul Dumont Trophy1991-92 Patrick Poulin
Wittnauer Plaque1994-95 David-Alexandre Beauregard

Season-by-season results

Playoffs

Lost to Victoriaville Tigres 4 games to 1 in semi-finals.
Lost to Granby Prédateurs 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals.