2022-23 QMJHL awards tracker
Michel Briere Trophy — QMJHL Most Valuable Player
Jordan Dumais — Halifax Mooseheads
A sensational season for Dumais (CBJ) was highlighted with the Michel Briere Trophy after he recorded 140 points (54 goals) in just 64 games this season. His 140 points established a new single-season Mooseheads record and were the most by a QMJHL player in one season since Alex Radulov’s 152 in 2005-06.
Paul Dumont Trophy — QMJHL Personality of the Year
Joshua Roy — Sherbrooke Phoenix
Handed out to the individual who provides a positive media impact and helps contribute to the well-being of the QMJHL’s image, Roy’s on-ice play was sensational too as he recorded 46 goals and 99 points in just 55 games. Roy also won a second straight gold medal at the 2023 World Juniors in Halifax.
Maurice Filion Trophy — QMJHL General Manager of the Year
Stephane Julien — Sherbrooke Phoenix
While Julien guided Sherbrooke to a successful season on the ice, he was also the architect of putting it together as throughout the regular season, Julien acquired Olivier Adam, Jakub Brabenec (VGK), Marc-Andre Gaudet (STL) and Jacob Melanson (SEA).
Ron Lapointe Trophy — QMJHL Coach of the Year
Stephane Julien — Sherbrooke Phoenix
Julien led the Phoenix to the second 50-win season in franchise history while the club’s 106 points were a point shy of the club record. It’s the second time Julien has won the award after he also did so in 2019-20.
QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year
Cam Squires — Cape Breton Eagles
Squires off-ice volunteer work saw him establish ‘Squires Squad’ that donated four season tickets to the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Breton to allow families to attend Eagles games. On the ice, Squires had 30 goals and 64 points and is the 56th
Emile Bouchard Trophy — QMJHL Defenceman of the Year
Tristan Luneau — Gatineau Olympiques
Luneau (ANA) led all QMJHL defencemen with 83 points in 2022-23, a number that also set a new Olympiques franchise record for most points by a blueliner in one season. He was also +49.
Marcel Robert Trophy — QMJHL Scholastic Player of the Year
Julien Beland — Chicoutimi Sagueneens
Beland excelled in the classroom as well as on the ice in 2022-23 where the winger had a career 29 goals and 52 points.
Kevin Lowe Trophy — QMJHL Top Defensive Defenceman
Tyson Hinds — Sherbrooke Phoenix
Hinds (ANA), who won World Juniors gold in January, established new career highs in goals (11), assists (43) and points (54).
Michael Bossy Trophy — QMJHL Top Professional Prospect
Ethan Gauthier — Sherbrooke Phoenix
Gauthier, the 16th ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting, had a career high 30 goals and 69 points in 2022-23.
Guy Carbonneau Trophy — QMJHL Top Defensive Forward
Nathan Gaucher — Quebec Remparts
In 44 games, Gaucher (ANA) had 46 points while he won 59.4 per cent of his faceoffs. Gaucher also claimed a second straight World Juniors gold medal in Halifax in January.
Frank J. Selke Trophy — QMJHL Sportsmanlike Player of the Year
Ethan Gauthier — Sherbrooke Phoenix
In his NHL Draft year, Gauthier recorded 69 points and 47 penalty minutes.
QMJHL Rookie of the Year
Maxim Masse — Chicoutimi Sagueneens
Masse’s won the QMJHL scoring race by four points while his 29 goals led all first year skaters.
Raymond Lagace Trophy — QMJHL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Marcus Kearsey — Charlottetown Islanders
Kearsey tallied 29 points as he played in all 68 games for the Islanders.
Michel Bergeron Trophy — QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Maxim Masse — Chicoutimi Sagueneens
Masse, who isn’t draft eligible until 2024, had 62 points in 65 games in his first QMJHL season.
Jacques Plante Trophy — QMJHL Goals Against Average leader
William Rousseau — Quebec Remparts
In 47 games, Rousseau recorded a 2.22 GAA that included four shutouts.
Jean Beliveau Trophy — QMJHL Top Scorer
Jordan Dumais — Halifax Mooseheads
Dumais (CBJ) recorded 140 points (54 goals) in just 64 games this season. His 140 points established a new single-season Mooseheads record and were the most by a QMJHL player in one season since Alex Radulov’s 152 in 2005-06.
