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Stanford and O’Leary Named QMJHL Executive of the Year

bradyreid — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:19:27 +0000

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has named Newfoundland Regiment President Glenn Stanford and Vice President Ken O'Leary as the co-recipients of the John Horman Trophy for the 2025-26 season. Awarded annually to the league's Executive of the Year. The announcement marks a historic moment for the Regiment, recognizing the pair's extraordinary efforts in building the franchise from the ground up and delivering one of the most successful inaugural seasons in QMJHL history. The John Horman Trophy is awarded based on criteria including leadership, creative revenue initiatives, franchise operations, community involvement, and contributions to the visibility of both the team and the QMJHL. The Regiment's performance across every one of those categories in year one made Stanford and O'Leary the clear choice for the award. “This honour belongs to everyone who poured themselves into building this organization. The ownership group who believed in this vision and made it possible, the staff we assembled who showed up and delivered every single day, and the fans who came out and made Mary Brown's Centre one of the loudest buildings in this league. I also want to acknowledge the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Their legacy gave our club its soul, and the pride they carry for this province is something we try to honour every time we step on that ice. Ken and I set out to build something the fans of this province could be proud of, and to see them embrace the Regiment the way they did in year one is something we will never take for granted. We are just getting started.” - Glenn Stanford, President, Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club “I am truly humbled by this recognition, and to receive it alongside Glenn Stanford makes it something I will cherish for the rest of my career. Glenn is a mentor, a legend in this community, and his dedication to ensuring that this province continues to develop not only hockey players but front office staff and hockey professionals is something I have a tremendous amount of respect for. But neither of us could have done any of this without the incredible team we assembled. They proved that we are a hockey town, and that hockey development, both on and off the ice, is as strong as ever in Newfoundland and Labrador. This trophy is theirs as much as ours” - Ken O’Leary, Vice-President, Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment Formally Submit Intent To Bid For 2028 Memorial Cup

bradyreid — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:21:29 +0000

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment are pleased to share the team has officially submitted their intent to bid to host the 2028 Memorial Cup in St. John's. The submission positions St. John's as a candidate to host the Canadian Hockey League's premier championship event, bringing together the top teams in major junior hockey from across the country for the first time ever in Newfoundland and Labrador. "In the history of the Memorial Cup, this province has never had the honour of hosting this championship," said Glenn Stanford, President of the Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club." The time has never been more right, the momentum has never been stronger, and we are confident that St. John's is ready to deliver a Memorial Cup that will be remembered for generations." The bid builds on Newfoundland and Labrador's established track record of successfully delivering major national events. Mary Brown's Centre and the broader St. John's region have hosted events ranging from the Montana’s Brier to NHL pre-season games and the East Coast Music Awards, demonstrating the city's proven capacity and hospitality on the national stage. The Newfoundland Regiment's inaugural 2025-26 QMJHL season laid the foundation for this bid in remarkable fashion. The club posted a 38-22-3-1 regular season record, advanced to the second round of the playoffs, and drew an average of more than 5,300 fans per game at Mary Brown's Centre, setting a QMJHL attendance record for a first-year franchise. "What this community did in year one was extraordinary," Stanford added. "The people of Newfoundland and Labrador embraced this team and this game with full force. Hosting the Memorial Cup in 2028 would be a celebration of everything this province represents: community, resilience and pride." The bid carries an added level of sentiment given the Regiment's deep connection to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Canada's oldest regiment, and the province's broader legacy of remembrance. Memorial University of Newfoundland was founded and named in honour of Newfoundlanders lost in both World Wars. In no other Canadian city does the name "Memorial Cup" carry such weight. The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club will now await the CHL's shortlisting process before proceeding to the Formal Written Bid stage. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment Named Finalists for Two QMJHL Awards of Excellence

bradyreid — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:05 +0000

HALIFAX, NS – The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club has been announced as a finalist for two QMJHL Awards of Excellence, the Jean-Sawyer Trophy and the John-Horman Trophy, adding further league recognition to the team's record-breaking inaugural season. Jean-Sawyer Trophy – Marketing Team of the Year: Awarded annually to the QMJHL’s outstanding marketing organization, the Regiment is named alongside the Chicoutimi Saguéeens and Québec Remparts. The club earned the nod on the strength of 54 million content views across digital platforms, 60,000-plus social media followers built from scratch in year one, and a game-day atmosphere at Mary Brown’s Centre that sold out playoff games and set a new standard for in-arena experience. The Regiment’s reach extended well beyond St. John’s through deeply ingrained community programming that brought Regiment Academy to Labrador and the west coast of Newfoundland, along with more than 380 hours invested into community visits throughout the Avalon Peninsula. John Horman Trophy – Executive of the Year: Presented to the QMJHL’s top executive, President Glenn Stanford and Vice President Ken O’Leary are named as co-finalists alongside Serge Proulx of Chicoutimi and Tommy Castonguay of Québec. The award recognizes leadership, creative revenue generation, franchise operations, and community impact. Stanford and O’Leary delivered a QMJHL first-year attendance record of 5,234 average fans per game, sponsorship and merchandise sales amongst the league leaders, and more than $500,000 raised for local charities through the Foundation’s 50/50 program – all while building a 17-person full-time and approximately 50 part-time staff from the ground up. “To be announced as finalists alongside organizations like Chicoutimi and Québec in just our first year means a great deal and further showcases the passion for Junior Hockey in our market. These honours belong to our entire organization, staff, partners, and our fans.” — Glenn Stanford, President, Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Destination St. John’s Returns as Presenting Partner at the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft

bradyreid — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:24:09 +0000

HALIFAX, NS —The Newfoundland Regiment are thrilled to announce that Destination St. John's has renewed as the presenting partner for its draft coverage for the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft taking place at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. As the returning presenting partner, Destination St. John's will once again play a pivotal role in showcasing the excitement of the Regiment's draft selections to prospects and their families along with fans across the QMJHL. The partnership proved highly impactful in its inaugural year, with draft coverage generating over 2 million impressions across the Newfoundland Regiment's social media channels. This renewed partnership highlights the vibrant community spirit of the St. John's region and its growing reputation as a premier destination for sports, culture, and tourism. Destination St. John's will support comprehensive draft coverage, including live updates, player profiles, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, bringing fans closer to the action as the Regiment continues to build on the foundation of its record-breaking inaugural season. "We are proud to welcome Destination St. John's back as our draft presenting partner for a second year," said Glenn Stanford, President of the Newfoundland Regiment. "Their continued commitment to promoting the St. John's region as a world-class destination aligns perfectly with our vision to make Newfoundland and Labrador an attractive pathway to the NHL for rising prospects and their families." Destination St. John's, the region's destination marketing organization, is dedicated to showcasing the unique charm, rich history, and vibrant culture of the St. John's region. This renewed partnership underscores their mission to elevate the region's profile through high-profile sporting events and community engagement. "Destination St. John's is proud to partner once again with the Newfoundland Regiment for the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft," said Paul Buggé, CEO of Destination St. John's. "The presence of the Newfoundland Regiment brings together athletes, families, fans and the sports community from across the region and beyond, while showcasing the energy, hospitality and passion that make the St. John's region such a special place to visit and call home. We're pleased to support an organization that continues to have such a positive impact on our community." Fans can follow the Newfoundland Regiment's draft journey through exclusive content on the team's official website and social media channels, with enhanced coverage powered by Destination St. John's. For more information about the draft and the Regiment's upcoming season, visit www.nlregiment.com or follow the team on social media. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment complete pair of transactions 06/02/26

bradyreid — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:31:42 +0000

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment completed a pair of moves pertaining to previous trades during the first transaction period of the off-season on Tuesday. To complete the trade that sent Justin Larose to Newfoundland last summer, the Regiment sent their 2027 2nd round pick to the Drummondville Voltigeurs in exchange for their own 3rd round pick from the same draft. Tuesday also saw Newfoundland send forward Dominic Pilote to the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Entering his overage year in the QMJHL, Pilote heads to the Drakkar as the last piece in the trade that brought Alexis Michaud to the Regiment. The organization thanks Dominic for his contributions to the hockey club during the team's inaugural season. Newfoundland are set to select ten players this weekend in Halifax at the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft including the 13th overall pick during Round One on Friday evening. Stay tuned to the Regiment website and our official social media channels for updates from the draft room floor and relevant team transactions. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment Fall 5-3 To Armada In Game Six

bradyreid — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:52:42 +0000

BLAINVILLE WIN SERIES 4-2

BOISBRIAND, QC — The Newfoundland Regiment left it all out there in a 5-3 defeat to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Game Six on Sunday afternoon at the Centre d’Excellence Sports Rousseau.

Will Reynolds opened the scoring for the visiting Regiment six minutes into the game with a great shot from the point. Thanks to some strong penalty killing, Newfoundland held onto that 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.

Louis-François Bélanger doubled the Newfoundland lead on the powerplay three minutes into the second period before Blainville bounced back with a pair of goals before the midway mark of the middle frame.

Spencer Gill and Vincent Desjardins struck for the Armada to make it 2-2 heading into the second intermission.

Maël Lavigne gave the Armada their first lead of the game 1:41 into the third before Mateo Nobert gave them insurance with 3:17 to go.

A second of the game late from Bélanger made it interesting but Lavigne nabbed a second for the Armada as the hosts hung on for a 5-3 victory to advance to the third round.

Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment Blanked 3-0 By Armada In Game Five

bradyreid — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:23:30 +0000

BLAINVILLE LEAD SERIES 3-2

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment couldn’t solve the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Game Five as they fell 3-0 on Friday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

After a goalless opening half of the game, Justin Carbonneau broke the deadlock with 10:14 left in the second period to give the Armada a 1-0 lead.

Olivier Lemieux bagged a pair of goals late in the middle frame to make it 3-0 Blainville after 40 minutes.

Despite a decent late push, the Regiment couldn’t sneak one past Armada netminder William Lacelle as he turned away all 32 shots he faced to secure a 3-0 road win.

Game Six is in enemy territory on Sunday afternoon at the Centre d’Excellence Sport Rousseau in Boisbriand. Puckdrop is set for 4:30pm NL time.

Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Stanford Named QMJHL Personality of the Year; Dwyer Earns General Manager of the Year Nomination

bradyreid — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:27:18 +0000

Regiment President receives Paul-Dumont Trophy in landmark first season for the franchise; General Manager Gordie Dwyer runner-up to Yanick Jean of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club announced today that President Glenn Stanford has been named the recipient of the Paul-Dumont Trophy, awarded annually by the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to the league’s Personality of the Year. The award was presented Wednesday as part of the QMJHL’s annual Golden Puck ceremony recognizing individual excellence across the 2025-26 season. Presented since the 1989-90 season, the Paul-Dumont Trophy honours individuals who exemplify outstanding character, leadership and positive media contributions that enhance the image and well-being of the QMJHL. The award has traditionally been presented to players, making Stanford’s selection as a front office executive a distinguished and rare recognition of the impact he and the Regiment organization have had on the league in their inaugural season. In its first year of play, the Regiment set a new standard for QMJHL expansion franchises, averaging 5,234 spectators per game at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, a record for any first-year club in league history. The team finished third in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall in the QMJHL standings. Stanford, who brings extensive experience in professional hockey from his work in the AHL and ECHL among other leagues, was credited by the league for his deep familiarity with the St. John’s market and his role in the success of major junior hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Whenever a person receives an award, it is never about the individual, but more about the people around them,” said Stanford. “Such is the case here. Our front office staff works tirelessly behind the scenes. Gordie and the coaching staff put a great product on the ice. And our season ticket holders, corporate partners and fans stepped up in a way that made everything possible. I am proud to represent all of them in receiving this honour, and deeply grateful to the QMJHL for this recognition.” The Regiment also announced that General Manager Gordie Dwyer was named a finalist for the Maurice-Filion Trophy, presented each season to the QMJHL’s General Manager of the Year. The award was presented to Yanick Jean of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, who guided his club to a second-place regular season finish just one point behind the Moncton Wildcats for top spot in the QMJHL. Dwyer’s finalist recognition reflects a series of formative roster decisions that helped establish the Regiment as a competitive presence in the Eastern Conference. Prior to the season, Dwyer acquired forward Justin Larose, selected Marek Danicek in the CHL Import Draft and added veteran Dominic Pilote. Dwyer further strengthened the roster at mid-season, adding forwards Alexis Michaud and Ryan Dwyer, defenceman Alexis Mathieu and goaltender Louis-Antoine Denault, whose arrival stabilized the crease and contributed to the team’s strong second-half performance. The Regiment are currently competing in the second round of the 2026 QMJHL Playoffs against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. Game 5 at Mary Brown’s Centre is sold out. Fans wishing to attend future home playoff games are encouraged to follow the Regiment’s official channels for ticketing updates. 2026-27 season tickets are now on sale at nlregiment.com. About the Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club The Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club is St. John’s entry in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The Regiment plays out of Mary Brown’s Centre and is operated by SPS Entertainment Ltd. The franchise draws on the proud legacy of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and is guided by the pillars of Tradition, Resilience, Unity, Integrity and Community. About the Paul-Dumont Trophy The Paul-Dumont Trophy has been presented by the QMJHL since the 1989-90 season. Awarded annually to the league’s Personality of the Year, it recognizes players, coaches or staff who exemplify outstanding character, leadership and positive media contributions that enhance the image and well-being of the league. About the Maurice-Filion Trophy The Maurice-Filion Trophy is presented annually to the QMJHL’s General Manager of the Year, as selected by league general managers and scouts. The award recognizes excellence in roster management, leadership and overall franchise development.

Regiment Outlast Armada 5-4 In Game Four

bradyreid — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:33:41 +0000

SERIES TIED 2-2

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment got their second round series back to all square in a dramatic 5-4 win over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Game Four on Tuesday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

Olivier Lemieux opened the scoring for the Armada 58 seconds into the game to give the visitors an early lead which they secured heading into the first intermission.

Dawson Sharkey replied for the Regiment on the powerplay 6:44 into the middle frame before a Dominic Pilote deflection late with 2:05 left in the second gave Newfoundland a 2-1 advantage after 40 minutes of play.

Justin Carbonneau and Mael Lavigne struck 39 seconds apart inside the opening three minutes of the third period to give Blainville a 3-2 lead in a flash.

Blake Pilgrim-Edwards got it back to level with a tight angle snipe 12 minutes before the end of regulation before Maddex Marmulak sent the home crowd into a frenzy with a bullet from the high slot to make it 4-3 Regiment with 4:24 to go.

Tyson Goguen added an insurance tally empty netter with 58 seconds left which proved vital as Lavigne nabbed a second 16 seconds before the final whistle. Newfoundland would hang on for a wild 5-4 victory to make this series a best of three heading into the weekend.

Game Five is right back here on Friday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Puckdrop is set for 7:00pm and tickets are on sale now online at tickets.nlregiment.com or during box office hours at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Regiment Fall 4-1 To Armada In Game Three

bradyreid — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:41:12 +0000

BLAINVILLE LEAD SERIES 2-1

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment fell 4-1 to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Game Three on Monday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

Justin Carbonneau opened the scoring 13 minutes into the game to give the visiting Armada a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.

Dawson Sharkey responded for the Regiment on the powerplay with 2:52 left in the middle frame to make it 1-1 before Matt Gosselin regained the lead for Blainville eight seconds before the second intermission to make it 2-1 visitors after two.

Olivier Lemieux added an insurance tally for the Armada five minutes into the third period and Vincent Desjardins sealed with an empty netter to make it a 4-1 final for Blainville-Boisbriand.

Game Four is right back here on Tuesday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Puckdrop is set for 7:00pm and tickets for Game 4 & 5 on the rock are on sale now online at tickets.nlregiment.com or during box office hours at the Mary Brown’s Centre.

Unite. Inspire. Defend.